300 magnum
08-28-2006 | 12:16 PM
#11
Boone & Crockett
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From: The Republic of Texas
RE: 300 magnum
What is your purpose for the power boost from .308 to a 300 Magnum? Are you planning on hunting somethinglarger than an elk at distances beyond 300 yards? If not, you really don't need the extra power (and noise and recoil and increased potential for developing a flinch) of a 300 Mag.
If you want to review ballistics, both Remington and Winchester have ballistics tables for their ammo on their web pages which will give you an idea about the power levels of the various 300 Mags, as well as comparisons to what you've already got.
If you want to review ballistics, both Remington and Winchester have ballistics tables for their ammo on their web pages which will give you an idea about the power levels of the various 300 Mags, as well as comparisons to what you've already got.
08-28-2006 | 01:26 PM
#12
Boone & Crockett
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From: Wall SD USA & Jamestown ND
RE: 300 magnum
ipsc said it all. I hunted with the 300 Win Mag for several years then went back to the 308. Lots more enjoyable to shoot and I have yet to run into a situation where the 308 lacked anything that I needed it to do. Now I don't even use the 308 much as its more than I need for deer. If I go for Moose this fall then the 308 or 6.5 will do the job.
08-28-2006 | 07:58 PM
#14
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From: Denver, Colorado
RE: 300 magnum
ORIGINAL: BChunter88
Im looking at buying a 300 magnum but ive never shot one ive just seen what they can do on paper. the biggest gun ive shot b4 this is a 308 so how much harder is the 300 magnum going to kick? i dont want to hesitate b4 i shoot but im fine with the 308 so do uguys think i would have a problem with a 300 magnum ( btw im 17 years old 165 pounds)
Im looking at buying a 300 magnum but ive never shot one ive just seen what they can do on paper. the biggest gun ive shot b4 this is a 308 so how much harder is the 300 magnum going to kick? i dont want to hesitate b4 i shoot but im fine with the 308 so do uguys think i would have a problem with a 300 magnum ( btw im 17 years old 165 pounds)
And im 16 (110lbs)cuurrently right now and this up coming weekend on saturday i gotta sight in my dads 300win cuz my dad cuts some of his thumb off at work so he is casted up and to tell you the truth i'm more worried about my new 7rem mag b/c my gun is lighter than my dads gunand his is the feather weight model so basically this depends on the weight of the rifle. i was 14 when i first shot his 300 and i was 95 pounds but the first shot will be the awakining shot after that you'll know what your in for...
Its a great rifle you couldn't go wrond with it..
Good luck!!!
Dale
08-28-2006 | 08:14 PM
#15
Giant Nontypical
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From: fort mcmurray alberta canada
RE: 300 magnum
Im order of power, I'd say:
300 wsm and saum
300 win mag
300 ultra, whetherby, h & h.
300 wsm and saum
300 win mag
300 ultra, whetherby, h & h.
From most velocityto least
300ultramag
300wby
300winmag
300h&h,300wsm
300saum
08-28-2006 | 08:47 PM
#16
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RE: 300 magnum
Do something to humor me, and don't be offended. Let someone else load the guns for you 1 cartridge at a time without you looking each time. Have them slip in a fired cartridge caseat some point before you adjust the scope.
I will bet you a cold drink you flinch and see it clearly when the fired cartridge is clicked on. Don't worry, 95 out of 100 people you find will do the same. This is a learning tool for you and not meant to embarrase you. If you truely don'tmoveI will be impressed, If you do move I will be just as impressed thatyou went to the trouble of experimenting to improve yourself.
If you do move consider not adjusting the scope. If you do decide to adjust the scope only do it after 3-shot groups.
Good luck.
I will bet you a cold drink you flinch and see it clearly when the fired cartridge is clicked on. Don't worry, 95 out of 100 people you find will do the same. This is a learning tool for you and not meant to embarrase you. If you truely don'tmoveI will be impressed, If you do move I will be just as impressed thatyou went to the trouble of experimenting to improve yourself.
If you do move consider not adjusting the scope. If you do decide to adjust the scope only do it after 3-shot groups.
Good luck.
08-28-2006 | 11:57 PM
#17
Boone & Crockett
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From: Wall SD USA & Jamestown ND
RE: 300 magnum
I hope nobody here ever developes a shoulder as bad as mine. If you do, you will know why I don't use anything that has more recoil than I need to withstand.
Take some advise that I didn't follow myself, Take care of your shoulders while you can. If something hurts it and you don't need the pain then pass on it. Later in life you will be glad that you did.
Take some advise that I didn't follow myself, Take care of your shoulders while you can. If something hurts it and you don't need the pain then pass on it. Later in life you will be glad that you did.
08-29-2006 | 07:52 AM
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RE: 300 magnum
ORIGINAL: Ideaman
Do something to humor me, and don't be offended. Let someone else load the guns for you 1 cartridge at a time without you looking each time. Have them slip in a fired cartridge caseat some point before you adjust the scope.
I will bet you a cold drink you flinch and see it clearly when the fired cartridge is clicked on. Don't worry, 95 out of 100 people you find will do the same. This is a learning tool for you and not meant to embarrase you. If you truely don'tmoveI will be impressed, If you do move I will be just as impressed thatyou went to the trouble of experimenting to improve yourself.
If you do move consider not adjusting the scope. If you do decide to adjust the scope only do it after 3-shot groups.
Good luck.
Do something to humor me, and don't be offended. Let someone else load the guns for you 1 cartridge at a time without you looking each time. Have them slip in a fired cartridge caseat some point before you adjust the scope.
I will bet you a cold drink you flinch and see it clearly when the fired cartridge is clicked on. Don't worry, 95 out of 100 people you find will do the same. This is a learning tool for you and not meant to embarrase you. If you truely don'tmoveI will be impressed, If you do move I will be just as impressed thatyou went to the trouble of experimenting to improve yourself.
If you do move consider not adjusting the scope. If you do decide to adjust the scope only do it after 3-shot groups.
Good luck.
08-29-2006 | 08:36 AM
#19
Nontypical Buck
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From: Olive Branch MS USA
RE: 300 magnum
I don't understand why people don't do something as simple as using a PAST shoulder pad when shooting from the bench. Why get beat up when you don't have to? You'll shoot much better when you're not worried about your shoulder getting pounded on each shot. I always wear mine when shooting from the bench, even if I'm just shooting the .243.