Remington Sendero?
DeerTracker
10/28/10 12:35pm
Who hunts with one? Ive always wanted one but my only problem is I get tired of carrying a heavy rifle really quick. If you have one, what caliber is it and what does it weigh with scope sling, etc.? I would probably be looking at one in either a 264 Win mag or 300 Ultra. What load/ bullet combo are you using?
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Yes they are heavy guns to pack around but both of the guns that i have shoot very well. Sometimes you have to choose if the extra weight is worth it or not.
I just went and weighed my 7MM and it came in at 10.6 pounds. (???)
It's no wonder my shoulder was getting tired. lol
-c
I have been fortunate enough to take several great critters with it since 2005.
my scope is a Nightforce 3.5x15 plus my harris bipod it weights about 12 pounds.
BTW, i use this rifle for all my hunting be coyote to elk. I pack it in the extream backcountry and the weight is NOT an issue. Im not a big person.. 5'7 and 160 lbs and love the reliability of the rifle. Get it zeroed in and it will do its job!
i would rather carry this rifle in the Frank Church hiking than take a less proven lighter rifle and pull n pray.
I blasted a coyote at 515 yards three weeks ago, one shot kill. Not an easy task. My friends couldn't believe it when they saw the yote drop in his tracks.
i also shot a muley buck at 505 yards two years ago and dropped him immediately!
its worth the price tag.. but i will say this. Don't sell the rifle short by putting a cheap scope on it. Do it and yourself the respect and get a good scope, sight it in, and enjoy!
1. Select cartridge: .308 Winchester. Why: this cartridge is a widely available cartridge that has acceptable performance characteristics.
2. Select bullet weight: 150 grains. Why: anecdotal data indicates that 150 grains is an excellent bullet weight for hunting North American deer with a .308 caliber rifle.
3. Select bullet type: Soft point Expanding. Why: expanding bullets impart the most damage on the soft tissue in the chest cavity kill zone.
4. Select rifle: Savage Arms Model 111FCNS. Why: This model is the best reasonably priced rifle that I could find to satisfy my requirements; and it has the excellent, user adjustable, Savage AccuTrigger.
5. Select a scope and mounting system: In my case I ultimately chose one of Bushnell's top of the line Elite 4200 models and a hardened steel mounting base and rings. Why: This scope and mounting system satisfied my requirements and are reputed to be very rugged.