Is the 308 the best rifle for all purposes
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Woodsmoke
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That was my thinking. Plus, of course, the obligatory .22LR & that gives any UK shooter all the gun he needs for any UK quarry
Of course, that's only taking into account hunting requirements
I've tried a few cartridges but I'll stick with the 308 for now. I believe 308 is more suited to a short barrelled rifle than most.
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No quarry species in the UK that you couldn't kill with a 22LR if you can get close enough (field craft) and place the bullet in the correct place (marksmanship) - "discuss".
Seriously, if I had to keep only one centre fire rifle in the cabinet it would be my 308W. Does everything that it needs to and with ease, ammo readily available in any gun shop, recoil not excessive, etc.
Seriously, if I had to keep only one centre fire rifle in the cabinet it would be my 308W. Does everything that it needs to and with ease, ammo readily available in any gun shop, recoil not excessive, etc.
Crosshair243
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I've got a .308 and a .243 Steyr Scout. I use the same Swaro 8x56 with QR mounts on both. POI is only .75" left or right different between the two at 100y when I swap the scope over 
Difference is, with the .243 I can watch the bullet strike, with the .308 I can't see anything.
I feel guilty shooting Muntjac and Roe with the .308. It's just ridiculous overkill. Chest shots on Fallow and Reds then I'm happy with it but I always end up thinking "if I'd had the .243 with me, I'd have felt confident enough to shoot it in the neck instead!"
I'm not going to sell it, but I wouldn't say its a patch on my .243 for British quarry.
Difference is, with the .243 I can watch the bullet strike, with the .308 I can't see anything.
I feel guilty shooting Muntjac and Roe with the .308. It's just ridiculous overkill. Chest shots on Fallow and Reds then I'm happy with it but I always end up thinking "if I'd had the .243 with me, I'd have felt confident enough to shoot it in the neck instead!"
I'm not going to sell it, but I wouldn't say its a patch on my .243 for British quarry.
I've got a .308 and a .243 Steyr Scout. I use the same Swaro 8x56 with QR mounts on both. POI is only .75" left or right different between the two at 100y when I swap the scope over
Difference is, with the .243 I can watch the bullet strike, with the .308 I can't see anything.
I feel guilty shooting Muntjac and Roe with the .308. It's just ridiculous overkill. Chest shots on Fallow and Reds then I'm happy with it but I always end up thinking "if I'd had the .243 with me, I'd have felt confident enough to shoot it in the neck instead!"
I'm not going to sell it, but I wouldn't say its a patch on my .243 for British quarry.
Seeing the strike can also be determined by stock design amongst other things. I can see strikes with my 308 and my 7mm RM pretty much every time.
MARCBO
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8mm08 (aka 8x51) cracking round not common in the UK
but MARCBO luvs it
Lister, I like to be quoted correctly so I fixed it for you!
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devilishdave
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6mm08 cracking round not common in the UK
but MARCBO luvs it
That's .243!
Sorry, just can't do 50+ pages of that again when I could be surfing e-bay for a full 1950's Elmer Fudd plaid hunting outfit for Fall 2015.
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rick6point5
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Too right, hot bath & razor blade spring to mind
I always said I would never have a .308 (Poor ballistics, effected by wind, drops too much etc etc) Compared to most other calibres.
However, The right rifle came along at the right price but in .308! well I bought and I have used it for deer and fox, I have also shoi t out to 1100yds which it did very well considering its a 20" barrel and using factory ammo! Im only using factory stuff as its so easy to get what you want and I couldn't be bothered to reload for it as I have too many that I load for!.
Well it does what it need to so but I enjoy shooting every other calibre that I have far more. It just doesn't scratch my itch...
If it was for someone as a sole rifle for hunting or target I would still recommend as ammo can be bought pretty much anywhere! even when abroad.
However, The right rifle came along at the right price but in .308! well I bought and I have used it for deer and fox, I have also shoi t out to 1100yds which it did very well considering its a 20" barrel and using factory ammo! Im only using factory stuff as its so easy to get what you want and I couldn't be bothered to reload for it as I have too many that I load for!.
Well it does what it need to so but I enjoy shooting every other calibre that I have far more. It just doesn't scratch my itch...
If it was for someone as a sole rifle for hunting or target I would still recommend as ammo can be bought pretty much anywhere! even when abroad.
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tackb
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I think this is a rather silly statement.
Hales Smut
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The definition of decent deer calibre might be different from one man to another. I want the bullet fully penetrating the body and give an exit wound at the choosen game at the maximum distance you want to shoot. This out of any acceptable angle. I think that a 45° angle on or off is reasonable. So if yo want to shoot a red deer ( stag or hind) on the hill at 250m standing at a 45° angle, the bullet ( round) should be capable to break the off side shoulder and give an exit wound. This will be harder on the bullet than a broadside roe at 80m.
Vipa
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