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Started cleaning the closet, bad idea. There on the self sat two new in the box Weaver 2-10X36 30mm tubed scopes. Got another one mounted on a Mini-30 Tactical Carbine used for hunting. Those two new in the box scopes reminded me that I don't have a 16-18 inch barreled Bolt Action Carbine to mount one on. Started running my fingers through the pages of the interweb, created a conundrum.
Old School hunting rifles all had controlled round feed, iron sights, (buis) and they where tapped & drilled for scope mounting. Definitely a good feature when hunting dangerous game that can fight back. But is it a real requirement for a carbine that's most likely going to be used on hoofed game? Since I don't attempt shots on game beyond the rifle/cartridges point blank range:
If I was going with a long action 30-06 I'd probably want controlled round feed and at least 18 if not 20 inches of barrel. Sensible and utilitarian. Probably serviceable on most critters in the 48. (CONUS)
But for hoofed animals to say 280 Yards, the short action & .308 Winchester with a 180 grain Nosler should suffice at least in CONUS. The short action should save an Old Man a couple of ounces, especially in a hunting carbine that is carried much more than it's shot. (Like hopefully 1 actual time per game animal hunted.)
Well, that's where the trouble began. Remington still makes my Old Favorite Model 7. The (85922) comes with a 16 inch threaded barrel (so it would accept an AAC Brakeout) but (BUIS) ain't even a consideration. So I started searching: Mossberg, Ruger, Winchester, etc...
Somehow it's either Safari Grade or Semi-automatic Mag feed Bolt Actions that come equipped with iron sights. Nowadays I probably wouldn't trust myself with even a 100 yard shot on game with only irons, so am I over thinking this? Or Is all my Old School accumulated Knowledge just getting in the way of a Bolt Action Carbine to mount one of the WE210X36T30M scopes sitting dormant New in the box?
So I'll ask for some sage advice from the members of this forum, Thank You Folks for your input on how to solve this dilemma.
Yup, I got the itch to once again have a Short Barreled Light Weight Bolt Action .308 Win. Carbine in the arsenal. I just can't pull the trigger on which one. Please Help!!!!!!
Old School hunting rifles all had controlled round feed, iron sights, (buis) and they where tapped & drilled for scope mounting. Definitely a good feature when hunting dangerous game that can fight back. But is it a real requirement for a carbine that's most likely going to be used on hoofed game? Since I don't attempt shots on game beyond the rifle/cartridges point blank range:
If I was going with a long action 30-06 I'd probably want controlled round feed and at least 18 if not 20 inches of barrel. Sensible and utilitarian. Probably serviceable on most critters in the 48. (CONUS)
But for hoofed animals to say 280 Yards, the short action & .308 Winchester with a 180 grain Nosler should suffice at least in CONUS. The short action should save an Old Man a couple of ounces, especially in a hunting carbine that is carried much more than it's shot. (Like hopefully 1 actual time per game animal hunted.)
Well, that's where the trouble began. Remington still makes my Old Favorite Model 7. The (85922) comes with a 16 inch threaded barrel (so it would accept an AAC Brakeout) but (BUIS) ain't even a consideration. So I started searching: Mossberg, Ruger, Winchester, etc...
Somehow it's either Safari Grade or Semi-automatic Mag feed Bolt Actions that come equipped with iron sights. Nowadays I probably wouldn't trust myself with even a 100 yard shot on game with only irons, so am I over thinking this? Or Is all my Old School accumulated Knowledge just getting in the way of a Bolt Action Carbine to mount one of the WE210X36T30M scopes sitting dormant New in the box?
So I'll ask for some sage advice from the members of this forum, Thank You Folks for your input on how to solve this dilemma.
Yup, I got the itch to once again have a Short Barreled Light Weight Bolt Action .308 Win. Carbine in the arsenal. I just can't pull the trigger on which one. Please Help!!!!!!