| Ripp |
| (.577 member) |
| 27/03/13 04:27 AM |
Re: The ideal sheep rifle --per Guy Eastman
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I can't disagree with keeping things light for that kind of hunt, the caliber selection isn't bad either. Limiting the rifle price to $1000 seems stupid though, what does a Dall sheep hunt run, >$15,000? One important thing he misses completely is practice and familiarity with the gun, ultralight rifles can be a challenge to shoot with consistent accuracy. Would be a shame to go on such a hunt and miss your target, or poorly place a shot and lose the trophy.
I agree with you on the cost..I have a Lex Webernick -Rifles Inc. that I picked up several years ago for hunts like this ..chambered in .280 Ackley..great gun but does require a little more attention shooting it as it is very light..have a 4-14 scope on it..rings, scope, rifle all in --6lbs even..
the magazine these guys put out --they pride themselves on doing it all alone on public land..think they are going after the market of spending as little as possible and showing it can still be done as such..which is great --have no problem with that..90% of mine are on my own with the exception of Africa or if I have to by law have one in Alaska...
But think there are things you don't want to skimp on..glass and guns are two of them..IMHO..
Ripp