hopeisnotastrategy
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I'm a relatively new hunter and I'm slowly building my stable of hunting weapons. I started with a .270 Sako that I absolutely love! So far I've only taken whitetail deer with it but I have a javelina and cous deer hunt planned this year. I also purchased a Beretta A400 Xtreme Unico that I've taken pheasant, dove, chukar, and a turkey with.
I see my 270 as ideal for all deer, sheep, pronghorn, etc. I see this as my "go to" rifle for pretty much anything in North America.
I want to add another rifle that would be a versatile step up. I will definitely be doing an elk hunt this year as well as potentially going to Africa for a plains game hunt.
I had originally considered my 270 great for hunting elk, but I'm beginning to rethink that. 200 yards and under I think I'm fine, but I'll be in Montana and Colorado where the shots could be longer so I'm thinking I need an option with more energy at longer ranges.
I'm considering the 7mm, 300 win mag, and 338 win mag as the step up.
I see pros and cons to each.
What would you consider the best "2nd gun" for my stable?
I see my 270 as ideal for all deer, sheep, pronghorn, etc. I see this as my "go to" rifle for pretty much anything in North America.
I want to add another rifle that would be a versatile step up. I will definitely be doing an elk hunt this year as well as potentially going to Africa for a plains game hunt.
I had originally considered my 270 great for hunting elk, but I'm beginning to rethink that. 200 yards and under I think I'm fine, but I'll be in Montana and Colorado where the shots could be longer so I'm thinking I need an option with more energy at longer ranges.
I'm considering the 7mm, 300 win mag, and 338 win mag as the step up.
I see pros and cons to each.
What would you consider the best "2nd gun" for my stable?