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11-24-2006, 02:02 PM

Nitefox

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.308 Question

I dont know a whole lot about this caliber and was curious as to what kind of game is normally harvested withit and what is the largest game animal that can be harvested with it.

Thanks

11-24-2006, 02:11 PM

statjunk

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RE: .308 Question

I've heard of people taking Elk and Moose with the .308 but I think there are better choices. Not sure on bear. I use a .308 for deer and they haven't complained. I keep a suggestion box but have yet to get a response.

Tom

11-24-2006, 02:15 PM

Nitefox

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RE: .308 Question

well reason i ask is i see it avaliable in alot of varmit style rifles yet isnt the .308 a pretty large cartridge? how does it match up size and recoil wise next to the .300?

11-24-2006, 02:15 PM

bigbulls

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RE: .308 Question

The .308 is suitable for all of north American game animals with the exception of dangerous game and maybe Bison.

My opinion about the DG and bison......... many people have used the .308 successfully with these animals as well.

11-24-2006, 02:21 PM

BrutalAttack

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RE: .308 Question

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ORIGINAL: bigbulls

The .308 is suitable for all of north American game animals with the exception of dangerous game and maybe Bison.

My opinion about the DG and bison......... many people have used the .308 successfully with these animals as well.

Wow we agree. I think I may have to slit my wrists. LOL!

11-24-2006, 02:25 PM

bigcountry

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RE: .308 Question

308, my favorite caliber. Perfect deer round. Seen moose killed with it. Its great for shots under 200 yards on almost anything.

11-24-2006, 02:27 PM

Nitefox

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RE: .308 Question

how about for more long range shots,i live in south texas and i take shots up around 400 yds and in the sendero you pretty much have to drop em in the road or you'll lose your deer

11-24-2006, 03:08 PM

James B

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RE: .308 Question

The 308 is a very good long range rifle. Back when I shot steel silhouette matches (500 Meter) everyone used the 308. Recoil is not really mild but its acceptable even for varmits. (Up to a certain number of shots). Heaven forbid that one would ever be limited to one caliber but if you were, the 308 would be a pretty good choice. Its a Short effecient and very accurate cartridge. Just a tad bit behind the 30-06 with the heavy bullets but close enough for 99 percent of NA game. I have a couple of them. Like the 30-06, anything based on the 308 case, which was also based on the 30-06 case, is going to be a pretty good cartridge.

11-24-2006, 03:10 PM

Nitefox

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RE: .308 Question

actually my grandfather is going to give me one of his 30-06's either winchester or remington bolt action pretty soon here but iv got around 800 burning a hole in my pocket.....