Good mountain rifle

[338wea]

I was looking for a good mountain rifle
Preferably something with enough power to stop a big bear
Also have a reloading bench set up at home to make some more snappy rounds

[marky_mark]

Bullet selection can turn most mountain rifles into bear defense rifles

[morinj]

Tikka/Sako chambered in .270 through 300 wm, or if you’re looking for a practical rifle with open sights, the Marlin guide gun chambered in 444 or 45-70 would work great!

[338wea]

morinj I was thinking maybe rechambering my Weatherby vanguard into a 338 win mag?
I am not a real big fan of short mags

[marky_mark]

Sell it and buy the new 338 rpm

[brewster29]

Originally Posted by morinj

Tikka/Sako chambered in .270 through 300 wm, or if you’re looking for a practical rifle with open sights, the Marlin guide gun chambered in 444 or 45-70 would work great!

I would have a hard time calling a Marlin 444 or 45-70 a mountain gun! Brush gun, bear gun for sure. They a range limited and generally have low power or no optics. Any quality lighter weight rifle 270, 7mm - 30 cal and up is suitable for bears if stoked with deep penetrating bullets like TSX/TTSX, Partitions or bonded bullets. The owner/ operator needs to capable of doing his part too.

[JustBen]

Originally Posted by 338wea

morinj I was thinking maybe rechambering my Weatherby vanguard into a 338 win mag?
I am not a real big fan of short mags

This will cost you more than just selling your Vanguard and buying a new rifle.

For a "mountain rifle" you want a balance of weight and power. A short mag has covers the power part while letting you shave some weight with a shorter action length, so don't knock it before you try.

[morinj]

Originally Posted by 338wea

morinj I was thinking maybe rechambering my Weatherby vanguard into a 338 win mag?
I am not a real big fan of short mags

Many swear by the 338, apparently it’s an amazing hunting round, however it may be more cost effective to purchase new! Couple of phone calls will answer that!

[MountainTi]

Originally Posted by marky_mark

Sell it and buy the new 338 rpm

Beat me to it. In the TI as well. That will be a mountain rifle that shoots as good as it looks

[MountainTi]

Originally Posted by 338wea

morinj I was thinking maybe rechambering my Weatherby vanguard into a 338 win mag?
I am not a real big fan of short mags

Vanguards are a great gun for the money, but a little heavy to be considered a mountain rifle

[pat brennan]

Originally Posted by JustBen

This will cost you more than just selling your Vanguard and buying a new rifle.

For a "mountain rifle" you want a balance of weight and power. A short mag has covers the power part while letting you shave some weight with a shorter action length, so don't knock it before you try.

A short action will knock maybe an ounce or two off a rifle, certainly not the entire answer!

[marky_mark]

Originally Posted by MountainTi

Beat me to it. In the TI as well. That will be a mountain rifle that shoots as good as it looks

https://weatherby.com/338-rpm/

The 20” barrelled version would be nice to pack in the hills