Hereford
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Best necked down to 6mm.
I'm off out after a fox!
K
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Is the 308 the best rifle for all purposes
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Well this thread is gonna polarise opinion!
Its popular for a reason. Perfect? No, does a good job with most things mind.
I've never owned one (and never will) but it's a decent choice. If I wanted a cartridge similar to it i'd go 7mm for the reasons stated above. Can't argue with that sectional density (or ballistic coefficient).
Nothing against 308 Win, more 308 as a calibre.
But who am I to comment, I hurl 500gr down range so I do lean towards the slow, heavy, high SD side of life.
The .308 is good but there is a whole world of cartridges out there to fill whatever niche you want
Its popular for a reason. Perfect? No, does a good job with most things mind.
I've never owned one (and never will) but it's a decent choice. If I wanted a cartridge similar to it i'd go 7mm for the reasons stated above. Can't argue with that sectional density (or ballistic coefficient).
Nothing against 308 Win, more 308 as a calibre.
But who am I to comment, I hurl 500gr down range so I do lean towards the slow, heavy, high SD side of life.
The .308 is good but there is a whole world of cartridges out there to fill whatever niche you want
rick6point5
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Hi Galwyn, Just to save you some time I would like to suggest that you put this question in the search box and spend a little time reading the posts there, you will see it is an issue that comes with so many founded and unfounded opinions inc personal ones unrelated to you or your experience or needs that it will just become confusing, next thing I suggest you do would be to see if you could get down to a local gunsmith or range and try one for your self.
best of luck
best of luck
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We had a 308 since early seventies in our family. If one has trouble putting a deer down even out to 400m with a 308, one should not be shooting at deer with any calibre.
For those who say "jack of all trades...etc", well deer are sometimes close, sometimes far, sometimes heavy, sometimes light....one needs a "jack of all trades" for deer.
btw, I have four 308's, two 270's, two 243's and a few more rifles but mostly use a 308 for deer.
edi
For those who say "jack of all trades...etc", well deer are sometimes close, sometimes far, sometimes heavy, sometimes light....one needs a "jack of all trades" for deer.
btw, I have four 308's, two 270's, two 243's and a few more rifles but mostly use a 308 for deer.
edi
provarmint
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devilishdave
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.308 is without doubt a great all-rounder, Other calibres that are not a million miles away will be better at somethin's and not as good at others but the difference isn't worth talking about.
Dave
Dave
pheasant sniper 1
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.308 for 32 years, whatever else ive bought
or times ive thought of selling its still there..
Mine loves 123g Sako soft points..
or times ive thought of selling its still there..
Mine loves 123g Sako soft points..
Whilst I accept that the 7mm/08 brigade make valid points, you don't have to look too hard to find threads bemoaning lack of available factory ammunition. This could be immensely frustrating if your stalking lease changes to prohibit the use of handloaded ammunition. With the 308 I know I have at least 5 shops within 25 minutes drive that will offer a choice of 308 loads. That is worth something! Also the differences between 308 and 7mm are generally only apparent at ranges longer than most would consider appropriate
bob edwards
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IMHO i have used a 6.5x55 for 12 years and took all our 6 species of deer with it.
from 80grn up to 179grn, i don't think it matters what cal you use its the art of not taking shots out of your comfort zone and then being able to put the shot where it matters.
i know guy's who use nowt but 243 on reds but get close enough and are good enough to do the job.
a 308 is a great caliber but so are most if used with common sense
thanks bob
from 80grn up to 179grn, i don't think it matters what cal you use its the art of not taking shots out of your comfort zone and then being able to put the shot where it matters.
i know guy's who use nowt but 243 on reds but get close enough and are good enough to do the job.
a 308 is a great caliber but so are most if used with common sense
thanks bob
Gold star my man. I wouldn't have 308 simply because I handload and like something different (even if it performs no better). Shot placement is everything.
All rounds have their upsides and downsides. You just gotta know your and your chosen rounds limitations.
110 grain round nosed?? really, that is an interesting choice that I wouldn't have immediately thought of. How do you find they perform and at what ranges? Do you have any idea of the velocity you are developing?
Woodsmoke
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I have 22-250 and .270 & see no need for me to want any other calibres as these do exactly what I want of them. Are they the 'best' calibres? Absolutely no idea but they suit me, the kind of shooting I do, and I know how they perform........
Anyone with a .308 that uses it regularly will no doubt feel the same way. I feel about my .270 the same way Srvet above feels about the .308
Anyone with a .308 that uses it regularly will no doubt feel the same way. I feel about my .270 the same way Srvet above feels about the .308
Ive always fancied a 270 as well!! To me it's the other logical all round choice
The old adage, 'Not better, just different' comes into play, I reckon
MARCBO
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Best necked down to 6mm.
I'm off out after a fox!
K
http://www.thestalkingdirectory.co.uk/showthread.php/87790-243-fazination
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Hales Smut
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One rifle for everything ?? Not my idea. A good 223 or 22-250 + a decent deer calibre is probably all you need. This deer calibre/cartridge can be 308 / 270 / 30-06 / 7x64 / 6.5x55 / .......... Any decent 130/180 grain bullet in the vitals and you have a dead animal.
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