2007-09-14 10:33:48 · 8 answers · asked by Anonymous in Sports ➔ Outdoor Recreation ➔ Hunting
The Model 770 Remington in 7mm Remington Magnum, will work just fine for Deer and on Moose as well. As with any rifle, It's not the rifle as much as the Shooters ability to make a well placed shot, whatever the distance. 7mm Rem Mag is a serious caliber and will definately reach out there on long distance shots. If this is what you want and is a rifle you can afford, by all means go for it.......
2007-09-14 11:28:03 · answer #1 · answered by JD 7 · 2⤊ 0⤋
You have chosen very well, particularly if you reload. The 7 Mag is far more than you need for deer and exceptional for moose. If you reload you can make the charge lighter for deer. This will also be cheaper for practice but keep in mind that your zero will change when your powder charge changes. It has been mentioned that the 7mm (.284) is a little small for moose. Don't believe it. Place your shot well and use a premium bullet and you will be just as pleased as with a 308 or 30-06, and even more pleased on shots past 400-500 yards.
Great choice on the rifle as well.
2007-09-14 19:38:22 · answer #2 · answered by elamontc 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
ouch 7MM is a pretty big gun power wise but not bullet wise. The two calibres that have harvested more game then any other in north America are the .308 Winchester and the 30.30 Winchester. As a hunter and hunter safety instructor for over fifteen years. I get asked which is best and i always say those two. A 7mm is a fast bullet it punches in and though great for deer at a long distance. But questionable on a large moose. I've seen guys fire two or three rounds into a moose before it dropped. And up to five in a buffalo. My suggestion is big and slow 180 or 210 gr .308 will do the job nicely. As long as you shoot well.
2007-09-14 17:48:23 · answer #3 · answered by West 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
wow that's alot of recoil for deer
it will work fine for both it will also beat you up a bit
as stated before if you reload it will be easier on your shoulder
would like to suggest a different cambering
as stated before the 30/06 will take deer and is big enough for moose as well
also you could get a savage rifle for about the same money as the 770 if the 770 is not vastly Superior to the 710 It replaced the savage would be a better rifle
2007-09-15 11:20:02 · answer #4 · answered by crazy_devil_dan 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
While the cartridge is fine, the Remington 770 is just a remake of the 710, which was by all accounts a horrible rifle.
2007-09-15 00:58:53 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
If that's the rifle you want then go for it. Moose won't be a problem if you're using a premium type bullet like Nosler, Barnes or Swift. The most important thing is that you practice with the rifle and be confidant of your shooting ability.
2007-09-14 18:11:10 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Kick it up a notch...go for the .300 Ultra Mag. LA, but be warned...it's not for the meek!
2007-09-14 20:12:03 · answer #7 · answered by Answer Master Dude 5 · 0⤊ 1⤋
All you really need for your purpose is a 30-06.* It is more versatile with a large choice of bullet weights to choose from.* Please reconsider.*
2007-09-14 18:31:53 · answer #8 · answered by dca2003311@yahoo.com 7 · 2⤊ 0⤋