The Stagg I took on my recent trip was taken with a 7MM Browning. The shot could not have been more perfect. One shot and the Stagg dropped dead. I was extremely content with not having to put more than one bullet on the Stagg. The guide said that was very rare unless it was a perfect shot. He said usually takes 2 or 3 shots to finish the job because the deer are so big.
When I told the guide that I thought about bringing my 6.5 he said I should be glad I didn't. That got me thinking.
I purchased the Tika 6.5 to do local hunts. The bucks that I have seen in the D zones are most definitely on the smaller side of the spectrum except for a couple of 3x3s I spotted a couple of years ago. I practice enough up to 700 yards. I would not shoot at a buck from 700 yards of course, but if I can hit the target at 700 while I practice, the smaller targets at 300 and 200 distances even under pressure should be easier to hit.
With the challenges of finding a decent-sized Buck in the D zones, I have been tempted to take a shot at a buck from over 300+ yards when I spot a good one. A distance I am ok with but I prefer the under 300 yards for now. It also depends on the terrain.
With that said. Should I consider owning a 7MM as well? or owning a 6.5Crd and a 7MM is almost redundant?
Thanks.
When I told the guide that I thought about bringing my 6.5 he said I should be glad I didn't. That got me thinking.
I purchased the Tika 6.5 to do local hunts. The bucks that I have seen in the D zones are most definitely on the smaller side of the spectrum except for a couple of 3x3s I spotted a couple of years ago. I practice enough up to 700 yards. I would not shoot at a buck from 700 yards of course, but if I can hit the target at 700 while I practice, the smaller targets at 300 and 200 distances even under pressure should be easier to hit.
With the challenges of finding a decent-sized Buck in the D zones, I have been tempted to take a shot at a buck from over 300+ yards when I spot a good one. A distance I am ok with but I prefer the under 300 yards for now. It also depends on the terrain.
With that said. Should I consider owning a 7MM as well? or owning a 6.5Crd and a 7MM is almost redundant?
Thanks.
