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Quote: Originally Posted by kman correct me if i am wrong but, wasnt it in 2003 when tony lovsten in iwoa shot the new world record non typical. not really sure it was the world record but i think it was, anyways great story to read if i recall corectly he was only 15 and killed it with a muzzloader. anyways my vote is on iowa Yes he did. Sold the original to Bass Pro Shops for 6 figures(around $140,000 from what the neighbors say) and put it...

I don't know,but I'm hoping a G&G member will get it. ,,,sam.

Try a different bullet if you are getting that much meat loss, the 308 marlin is no meat basher by any means, it is a step up from the 308 win. and falls short of the performance that the 7mm mag offers. maybe a more controlled expansion bullet is in order.. I have seen some hefty holes by many different cals especially the 7mm mag, its all in bullet selection...

Thank Ya Gentlemen! Tomorrow I believe I will go round up some 180 grain CoreLokt bullets to load.

Hey SwedeSteve have you ever dropped any moose with your 6.5x55, or anything that is?Im just curious to how this round performs on animals.

Quote: Originally Posted by Dan K. Evans Why kill it? Any recent records of deaths or injury to people or livestock in Iowa? Not seen in Iowa during the past 5 years. Can't eat it. Seems more than foolish to kill it. Good point, Mr Evans and completely overlook....

I would personally suggest an older Browning. My family, as a whole, owns so many firearms that we could open a gun shop. The one gun that EVERYONE envies is an older Belgium-made Browning Semi-auto in .243. That rifle has served three generations of our family's hunters, and will likely serve several more if the Good Lord is willing. Not only is this rifle older than dirt, it's also a very accurate rifle...not to mention, an example...

Depends on hunting scenario. Short range walk & stalk: lightweight 24" or less. Long range heavyweight 26" or more. But then, from a South African viewpoint, the Whelen is not really a long range cartridge. So go for the 24".

Piper-T, I have killed quite a few deer, caribou, and exactly one bull moose with the 6.5x55 using the Sierra I noted above. All expanded well and did their job.

Quote: Originally Posted by blueice Likewise too, Sam....The cougars is on top of the predator's chain, he or she is an important culling tool... If culling tool means killing lots of deer and an occasional pet, then you are correct What happens when snakes are removed from a give area...? Shot anything that threatens the safety or life of man....the Pay back rancher for their losses, seldom happens but mountain cats play an vital role...