Thread: One gun?

A few thoughts to consider--
1 You want a clean kill at 400 metres. This means that allowing for mediocre shot placement, you will want about 1000 ft lbs at that range.
2 You will probably have allowed the client some practice shooting prior to hunting in order to familiarize them with the rifle. A high recoiling rifle will stuff most of them up. Therefore you need a heavy rifle to reduce recoil and muzzle jump. A long mid-weight barrel might be considered.
3 You will want to minimize the noise factor. Therefore you need a good can.
4 You require consistent accuracy and therefore a good quality rifle.
5 You require a very good indemnity clause and insurance policy. I would suggest this would exclude handloads.

In view of the above criteria, a powerful cartridge no less than 7mm / 284 / 308 cal 150 grain high bc round at >2800fps MV with a purpose installed recoil absorbing stock and a gross weight of not less than around 8 lbs is probably what you need; fitted with a can and cds dial scope. A portable rest would be mandatory.

Bolt action only.

I wouldn't like any novice shooting past 300 if can be helped. Get in as close as possible. Huge fan of the mighty 243 but prefer to be shooting 220m and under and I think theres better cals are there if 300-400m shots are on. Suppressor must be the go ,something like 2506, 7m 08, 260 etc . Least recoil as possible , decent scope cant go wrong.