Howdy, I'm a newbe to this forum as well to the higher calibers of rifles that are needed to hunt in Alaska. I do need some advice and knowledge regarding a suitable rifle for hunting deer and large enough to take a bear down, mainly in self defense. I have heard that the 338 Magnum is large enough but also a 375H&H is better....the ONLY problem that I am having with the 338 Mag. is, I can not locate a new rifle out of the box with fixed iron sights....I was hoping that Ruger makes one and they do but does not come with sights attached.
Does anyone have any answers to this? Maybe who does know a particular brand name in preferably 338Mag with sights from the factory? I see that CZ Arms makes on in 375H&H but I think it may be overkill for deer as well. I am down in California where the largest caliber I have is a 308 and am not that well versed in anything higher that 30-06. I was also told that, a 300Mag MIGHT be good for bear only with a well placed shot...ANY advice or help will be much appreciated!
(new guy)
Thanks,
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Does anyone have any answers to this? Maybe who does know a particular brand name in preferably 338Mag with sights from the factory? I see that CZ Arms makes on in 375H&H but I think it may be overkill for deer as well. I am down in California where the largest caliber I have is a 308 and am not that well versed in anything higher that 30-06. I was also told that, a 300Mag MIGHT be good for bear only with a well placed shot...ANY advice or help will be much appreciated!
(new guy)
Thanks,
dogtag
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