Depends on what you're after elk, moose, mountain goat, sheep, wildabeast. Not really a one size fits all answer.
For the most consistent flattest trajectory .338 Lapua. 30-06, 7.62x54mm and 7.92x57 are all pretty solid as well. I'd take the 7.92x57 over the other older designs. .303 is a tad light for larger game though it'd take deer caribu goats and sheep just fine.

Maybe you should get the "rifle the won the war"

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M1 Garand 30.06 8 shot semi auto

How about a good ol' fashion tried an proven Henry 45/70 lever action.

I've been thinking of getting one of those myself. 45/70 is an easy reload so I understand.

I use a .375 H&H Browning A-bolt Stalker with BOSS compensator in stainless. With a break-away Nikon scope and fixed iron sight for all field/winter/fog contingencies and anything you have larger than a mule deer. Indispensible for bison(required minimum on some guided buffalo hunts), moose/caribou or bear...or 'dangerous game'-Cape buffalo or rhino. No longer made but obtainable at $800-1200 NICE!http://images.gunsinternational.com/...A4B6C0B24B.JPG

Indeed! I'm still packin' an original trapdoor infantry 1873 45-70 and it's the only round I reload with Lee hand loaders in both nitrate and black powder. I bought it used in Texas gunshop for $125.00!! in 1978-my truckin' days. The weapon is indestructible and utterly reliable; the other one I use in 45-70 is a Sharps Shiloh Carbine, acquired 35 years ago. trapdoor>http://pics.gunbroker.com/GB/4580880...x720715205.jpg
http://images.gunsinternational.com/...29D79E4810.jpg<sharp's carbine the new production Sharps is fussy about (resized) reloads: better to use factory new and reloads in the trapdoor. My Henry,bought from my brother, $500, is a .44 magnum. Compared to the above items, it's a respectable whackin' gun. http://www.henryrifles.com/wp-conten...Boy-Rifle1.png

I already own a rifle chambered for the 9.3*62 round for what is normal hunting ranges here. What I am looking for is a modern (not historic, so please no mossins) long range rifle.

From what I gather .338 Lapua is about the best calibre one could have for that task, but how does the recoil compare to my 9.3*62?

Thinking of doing the same, myself.
Marlin 1895 SBL.... or maybe a plain guide, and add a saddle ring safety delete.:cool:

Is that yours? I'm in envy.... :yeah:

I think that might come under the automatic law that he mentioned earlier. Otherwise that or the M14 would have been in my suggestion list, especially the M14, good solid rifle that. :yep:

Semi automatic is fine - for example you could but the civilian SVD equivalent here.

The AK-47 has plenty of stopping power doesn't it?:03:

Have you ever seen in person and AK model 1947?

And no, they are different weapons with the SVD and the AK tends to be automatic, thus possessing it requires a special license.

Oh, in that case, M14, about a solid a rifle as you could wish for, good size calibre, good stopping power too.

Over to our man on the scene, the Gunny:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VdcyaIyMHBM

I've only seen and shot a Chinese made knockoff. It was only semi-automatic. Russian made 7.62 ammo was readily available here in the states.

I won't advise you to get one of those because they tend to cook off rounds left in the chamber after the weapon has been fired just a few times.:huh:

I hunt with a British Blonde Stock .303 with a scope.:shucks:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bp6YthxqjBM

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