SheepDreams Report post Posted November 21, 2014 Changed my mind in the last few days. Thinking of getting a Savage in 30-06 and rebarrelling it to 338-06. A little big for deer, way too much for coyotes, but should be good for medium to large game and overkill for deer isn't a horrible thing. Any thoughts? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Swivelhead Report post Posted November 21, 2014 All of the calibers suggested will work, but it would be hard to beat a 7mm Remington Magnum for an all-around rifle for everything in North America except brown and polar bears. The largest moose are not "tough" animals and a 175-grain Nosler Partition will put one down easily if you put it in the kill zone. If recoil is a factor, although the 7RM's is not uncomfortable) you might consider a .270 Winchester with 150-grain bullets for moose and 130 grain bullets for everything else. (Just ask Lark.) I've shot nearly every caliber from .17 to .600 at one time or another, and the recoil of the .300 magnums is at the very upper limit of my comfort level. Bill Quimby 7mm RM is a great cartridge. I agree with this post, start to finish. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
