I am interested to know peoples thoughts on what the ideal hind stalking rifle would be like in terms of chambering, barrel, action, stock, scope etc. To be clear I am not talking about a rifle to take only a hind and calf, but one to take as many from a group as possible where a determined cull is needed and five, six or more shots are taken consecutively at ranges that can shall we say become “more extended”. This thought has come about after considering @scotch_egg post on rifle weight and after seeing @Ronin thread on his new rifle take on an old chambering. Whilst out on the hill with a good friend recently, the comment was made that an SLR of some sort might be ideal!!
To get the ball rolling my ideal rifle for this task is my Remington 700 in 7mm Rem Mag with Walther medium Palma barrel, PSE ETac stock, Atlasworx bottom metal that takes 5 round AICS magazines with a Lawrence Precision moderator and 4-16 PMII. The down side of this rifle is the weight which is probably circa 15 to 16lbs but this is mitigated by a proper carrying system such as a biathlon sling, Vorn or Eberlestock.
To get the ball rolling my ideal rifle for this task is my Remington 700 in 7mm Rem Mag with Walther medium Palma barrel, PSE ETac stock, Atlasworx bottom metal that takes 5 round AICS magazines with a Lawrence Precision moderator and 4-16 PMII. The down side of this rifle is the weight which is probably circa 15 to 16lbs but this is mitigated by a proper carrying system such as a biathlon sling, Vorn or Eberlestock.
