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<blockquote data-quote="NikatKimber" data-source="post: 1646841" data-attributes="member: 423"><p>Thanks for the review.</p><p></p><p></p><p></p><p>Not counting it out, but from what I can tell, the modern 700s are great for base guns, but not any better than the other (cheaper) alternatives as they are. What I did say I was counting out is the 710/770 plastiguns. </p><p></p><p></p><p></p><p>I rather disagree with this. I bought a .270 first, and *bleepin* hated it. Out of a basic rifle, it's stout recoiling for a beginner (which I was - and my brother and father are). And other than for bear, it offers no advantage on OK game out to normal distances. My only reason for recommending .308 over .243 would be ammo availability and cost. I could of course recommend them get a .375 H&H on the off chance they'd go Elephant hunting in Africa... now that's a line of reasoning!</p><p></p><p>.270 is still considered marginal for Elk by many, so I stick with the logic of buy a gun for it's purpose: if you want to hunt Elk, buy an Elk sized caliber.</p><p></p><p></p><p></p><p>Had kinda forgot about the Nikons. I was thinking Bushy Elite 3200/4200 as a recommendation, so the Nikon should be right in there.</p><p></p><p></p><p></p><p>Good to know!</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="NikatKimber, post: 1646841, member: 423"] Thanks for the review. Not counting it out, but from what I can tell, the modern 700s are great for base guns, but not any better than the other (cheaper) alternatives as they are. What I did say I was counting out is the 710/770 plastiguns. I rather disagree with this. I bought a .270 first, and *bleepin* hated it. Out of a basic rifle, it's stout recoiling for a beginner (which I was - and my brother and father are). And other than for bear, it offers no advantage on OK game out to normal distances. My only reason for recommending .308 over .243 would be ammo availability and cost. I could of course recommend them get a .375 H&H on the off chance they'd go Elephant hunting in Africa... now that's a line of reasoning! .270 is still considered marginal for Elk by many, so I stick with the logic of buy a gun for it's purpose: if you want to hunt Elk, buy an Elk sized caliber. Had kinda forgot about the Nikons. I was thinking Bushy Elite 3200/4200 as a recommendation, so the Nikon should be right in there. Good to know! [/QUOTE]
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