NZ Hunter – August 2019

Hey there

I am tossing up the 300WSM or 7mmRM. I am thinking the

300WSM might be a bit more versatile bush/long range. But I am also

wondering about suppressors. I saw that the DPT Magnum centerfire

over barrel modular with s/s blast baffle would be a good suppressor

but I am concerned there won't be enough recoil reduction. For these

cartridges would you fit a suppressor or brake? Do suppressors actually

take much recoil out?.

Thanks,

Thomas Hi Thomas,

In our opinion, the 7mm mag is more versatile at all ranges

for sure, and with less recoil. It has better long range ballistic

performance than the 300WSM. To get the same long range ballistic

performance as the 7mm Rem mag, you will need to go to a bigger

30cal than the 300WSM – at least the 300Win Mag or bigger. The

300WSM is theoretically better in terminal performance/killing power

than the 7mm for bigger stuff at close to medium ranges due to a

slightly larger diameter and heavier projectiles, but with a significant

recoil penalty. No, a can will not reduce the recoil anywhere near as

much as a muzzle brake. If recoil is the issue, then go with a brake,

but you must use hearing protection. If you don’t want to use plugs

or muffs, then go with a can but you’ll have to put up with the longer

recoil push you get with a can verses a brake Cheers,

Greg

Hi Greg,

I have had many boots, I have found many soles to become

super dangerous and slippery after 2 - 3 hrs walking in

river bed water. Vibram...in my opinion are the worst. I would love to

see an article on boot soles, what works on slippery rocks, or is there no

such sole? Also, an article on toes in boots, how to save them on long

long steep downhill treks of 3 - 5hrs. Or is this something we just have

to put up with?

Kind regards,

Keith Hi Keith,

Wet river rocks and tree roots are an issue with any boot

sole. The best thing is felt soled wading boots, but they are

useless the minute you get out of the river, and carry didymo too easily

as they take a long time to dry out. Next best is one of the soft soled

with optional steel cleated wading boots that have come out since felt

soles were banned for trout fishing. But again, none of these are really

made rigid enough for hill work.

I use Lowa Z8 boots for river work and they are still ok on the hills, but

not when carrying a heavy pack. Simply, there is no one boot ideal for

every situation. The closest to what I would call an all-round boot for

North and South Island from river valley to the tops of the mountains is

the Lowa Tibets.

As far as toes going downhill is concerned, if you buy a suitably rigid

boot in a big/long enough size then you shouldn’t have any issue. Most

people buy boots too small, they are a nice fit when walking on the flat

but don’t have enough toe room for going downhill with a pack on.

You need at least half an inch/12mm of free space in front of your toes,

and the boots need to fit well volume wise everywhere else so your

laces can ensure your foot doesn’t move around and most importantly

forward on the inner sole.

Cheers,

Greg

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August / September 2019~ NZ HUNTER MAGAZINE 3

Hey there

I am tossing up the 300WSM or 7mmRM. I am thinking the
300WSM might be a bit more versatile bush/long range. But I am also
wondering about suppressors. I saw that the DPT Magnum centerfire
over barrel modular with s/s blast baffle would be a good suppressor
but I am concerned there won't be enough recoil reduction. For these
cartridges would you fit a suppressor or brake? Do suppressors actually
take much recoil out?.

Thanks,

Thomas Hi Thomas,

In our opinion, the 7mm mag is more versatile at all ranges
for sure, and with less recoil. It has better long range ballistic
performance than the 300WSM. To get the same long range ballistic
performance as the 7mm Rem mag, you will need to go to a bigger
30cal than the 300WSM – at least the 300Win Mag or bigger. The
300WSM is theoretically better in terminal performance/killing power
than the 7mm for bigger stuff at close to medium ranges due to a
slightly larger diameter and heavier projectiles, but with a significant
recoil penalty. No, a can will not reduce the recoil anywhere near as
much as a muzzle brake. If recoil is the issue, then go with a brake,
but you must use hearing protection. If you don’t want to use plugs
or muffs, then go with a can but you’ll have to put up with the longer
recoil push you get with a can verses a brake Cheers,

Greg

Hi Greg,

I have had many boots, I have found many soles to become
super dangerous and slippery after 2 - 3 hrs walking in
river bed water. Vibram...in my opinion are the worst. I would love to
see an article on boot soles, what works on slippery rocks, or is there no

such sole? Also, an article on toes in boots, how to save them on long

long steep downhill treks of 3 - 5hrs. Or is this something we just have

to put up with?

Kind regards,

Keith Hi Keith,

Wet river rocks and tree roots are an issue with any boot

sole. The best thing is felt soled wading boots, but they are

useless the minute you get out of the river, and carry didymo too easily

as they take a long time to dry out. Next best is one of the soft soled

with optional steel cleated wading boots that have come out since felt

soles were banned for trout fishing. But again, none of these are really

made rigid enough for hill work.

I use Lowa Z8 boots for river work and they are still ok on the hills, but

not when carrying a heavy pack. Simply, there is no one boot ideal for

every situation. The closest to what I would call an all-round boot for

North and South Island from river valley to the tops of the mountains is

the Lowa Tibets.

As far as toes going downhill is concerned, if you buy a suitably rigid

boot in a big/long enough size then you shouldn’t have any issue. Most

people buy boots too small, they are a nice fit when walking on the flat

but don’t have enough toe room for going downhill with a pack on.

You need at least half an inch/12mm of free space in front of your toes,

and the boots need to fit well volume wise everywhere else so your

laces can ensure your foot doesn’t move around and most importantly

forward on the inner sole.

Cheers,

Greg

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August / September 2019~ NZ HUNTER MAGAZINE 3