what kind of rifle
10-08-2010, 06:27 AM
#11
Giant Nontypical
Join Date: Feb 2003
Location: Saskatchewan Canada
Posts: 6,921
[quote Night Crawler;3698100]the .308 is the only cal I would set up for 400+yd shots.[/quote]
What .308 cartridge are you referring too??? 06', 300 or is it the .308 win??
As we do everytime you type it seems.
First off just because you can't see more then 150 yards where you hunt doesn't mean other elsewhere can't! Try getting to even 250 yards of an antelope without a tree of any kind from which to perch or shield your movements. Just one example where shooting isn't because ones lazy or unable to interpret game sign, necessity. The arguement pops up all the time and the same bs is flung. Your not a real hunter if you can't get within 100 to 150 yards and the other side is just b/c you can't shoot further doesn't mean others can't either. Skill vs skill but most times its a strict by product of our different hunting enviroments. Some can't see more then 100 yards and others can see what appears the end of the earth. It makes us different yes but wrong or inadequate...not IMHO.
What .308 cartridge are you referring too??? 06', 300 or is it the .308 win??
I'm sitting here, shaking my head.
You don't need a magnum rifle, you just need to learn to be a better hunter. Shooting 500 yards does not make you a good hunter, just makes you a shooter.
You need to learn how to deal with nature and if you do not get them today, to go back tomorrow and try harder.
Hunting in my opinion is a up close and personal sport.
If you cannot get closer then 150 yards to a deer, you are not a deer hunter. You don't need a cannon to shoot a deer. There are thousands of 12 year old and younger kids in Pennsylvania who shoots deer with a .222 Remington, 30-30 Winchester or .243 Winchester with no problems. So why can't you?
You don't need a magnum rifle, you just need to learn to be a better hunter. Shooting 500 yards does not make you a good hunter, just makes you a shooter.
You need to learn how to deal with nature and if you do not get them today, to go back tomorrow and try harder.
Hunting in my opinion is a up close and personal sport.
If you cannot get closer then 150 yards to a deer, you are not a deer hunter. You don't need a cannon to shoot a deer. There are thousands of 12 year old and younger kids in Pennsylvania who shoots deer with a .222 Remington, 30-30 Winchester or .243 Winchester with no problems. So why can't you?
First off just because you can't see more then 150 yards where you hunt doesn't mean other elsewhere can't! Try getting to even 250 yards of an antelope without a tree of any kind from which to perch or shield your movements. Just one example where shooting isn't because ones lazy or unable to interpret game sign, necessity. The arguement pops up all the time and the same bs is flung. Your not a real hunter if you can't get within 100 to 150 yards and the other side is just b/c you can't shoot further doesn't mean others can't either. Skill vs skill but most times its a strict by product of our different hunting enviroments. Some can't see more then 100 yards and others can see what appears the end of the earth. It makes us different yes but wrong or inadequate...not IMHO.
10-08-2010, 08:02 AM
#12
Fork Horn
Join Date: Dec 2009
Location: South Dakota
Posts: 157
I'm sitting here, shaking my head.
You don't need a magnum rifle, you just need to learn to be a better hunter. Shooting 500 yards does not make you a good hunter, just makes you a shooter.
You need to learn how to deal with nature and if you do not get them today, to go back tomorrow and try harder.
Hunting in my opinion is a up close and personal sport.
If you cannot get closer then 150 yards to a deer, you are not a deer hunter. You don't need a cannon to shoot a deer. There are thousands of 12 year old and younger kids in Pennsylvania who shoots deer with a .222 Remington, 30-30 Winchester or .243 Winchester with no problems. So why can't you?
You don't need a magnum rifle, you just need to learn to be a better hunter. Shooting 500 yards does not make you a good hunter, just makes you a shooter.
You need to learn how to deal with nature and if you do not get them today, to go back tomorrow and try harder.
Hunting in my opinion is a up close and personal sport.
If you cannot get closer then 150 yards to a deer, you are not a deer hunter. You don't need a cannon to shoot a deer. There are thousands of 12 year old and younger kids in Pennsylvania who shoots deer with a .222 Remington, 30-30 Winchester or .243 Winchester with no problems. So why can't you?
I don't think I have ever read a useful post from you.
Where I hunt, 150 yards is a close shot. Wide open areas with little cover make it hard to get close. Just because it is the way you hunt, doesn't mean it is the only way and every other way is wrong and unethical. When you get a chance, get off your high horse.
10-08-2010, 09:20 AM
#13
Spike
Join Date: Jan 2008
Posts: 5
I'm sitting here, shaking my head.
You don't need a magnum rifle, you just need to learn to be a better hunter. Shooting 500 yards does not make you a good hunter, just makes you a shooter.
You need to learn how to deal with nature and if you do not get them today, to go back tomorrow and try harder.
Hunting in my opinion is a up close and personal sport.
If you cannot get closer then 150 yards to a deer, you are not a deer hunter. You don't need a cannon to shoot a deer. There are thousands of 12 year old and younger kids in Pennsylvania who shoots deer with a .222 Remington, 30-30 Winchester or .243 Winchester with no problems. So why can't you?
You don't need a magnum rifle, you just need to learn to be a better hunter. Shooting 500 yards does not make you a good hunter, just makes you a shooter.
You need to learn how to deal with nature and if you do not get them today, to go back tomorrow and try harder.
Hunting in my opinion is a up close and personal sport.
If you cannot get closer then 150 yards to a deer, you are not a deer hunter. You don't need a cannon to shoot a deer. There are thousands of 12 year old and younger kids in Pennsylvania who shoots deer with a .222 Remington, 30-30 Winchester or .243 Winchester with no problems. So why can't you?
ill prob get banned etc from this site for flaming you but i really don't care. there are dozens more like it out there.
there are some really good folks on here that care about others and care about the sport. unfortunately for you... you only care about you.
if you are an adult, shame one you for not acting like one. if you are a snot nosed kid who thinks they know everything, then turn off mom's computer as i think she is calling you for your pm snack.
10-09-2010, 03:19 PM
#14
Typical Buck
Join Date: Jun 2007
Location: Where animals get eaten
Posts: 671
you are a condescending a$$. i sure wish we were all as good as you. f-ing loser. you continuously fail to show a "feeling of good will" towards others...
ill prob get banned etc from this site for flaming you but i really don't care. there are dozens more like it out there.
there are some really good folks on here that care about others and care about the sport. unfortunately for you... you only care about you.
if you are an adult, shame one you for not acting like one. if you are a snot nosed kid who thinks they know everything, then turn off mom's computer as i think she is calling you for your pm snack.
ill prob get banned etc from this site for flaming you but i really don't care. there are dozens more like it out there.
there are some really good folks on here that care about others and care about the sport. unfortunately for you... you only care about you.
if you are an adult, shame one you for not acting like one. if you are a snot nosed kid who thinks they know everything, then turn off mom's computer as i think she is calling you for your pm snack.
10-09-2010, 04:45 PM
#15
Fork Horn
Thread Starter
Join Date: Sep 2010
Location: kansas
Posts: 336
I'm sitting here, shaking my head.
You don't need a magnum rifle, you just need to learn to be a better hunter. Shooting 500 yards does not make you a good hunter, just makes you a shooter.
You need to learn how to deal with nature and if you do not get them today, to go back tomorrow and try harder.
Hunting in my opinion is a up close and personal sport.
If you cannot get closer then 150 yards to a deer, you are not a deer hunter. You don't need a cannon to shoot a deer. There are thousands of 12 year old and younger kids in Pennsylvania who shoots deer with a .222 Remington, 30-30 Winchester or .243 Winchester with no problems. So why can't you?
You don't need a magnum rifle, you just need to learn to be a better hunter. Shooting 500 yards does not make you a good hunter, just makes you a shooter.
You need to learn how to deal with nature and if you do not get them today, to go back tomorrow and try harder.
Hunting in my opinion is a up close and personal sport.
If you cannot get closer then 150 yards to a deer, you are not a deer hunter. You don't need a cannon to shoot a deer. There are thousands of 12 year old and younger kids in Pennsylvania who shoots deer with a .222 Remington, 30-30 Winchester or .243 Winchester with no problems. So why can't you?
10-09-2010, 06:20 PM
#17
Fork Horn
Join Date: Sep 2010
Location: northern ky
Posts: 252
you are a condescending a$$. i sure wish we were all as good as you. f-ing loser. you continuously fail to show a "feeling of good will" towards others...
ill prob get banned etc from this site for flaming you but i really don't care. there are dozens more like it out there.
there are some really good folks on here that care about others and care about the sport. unfortunately for you... you only care about you.
if you are an adult, shame one you for not acting like one. if you are a snot nosed kid who thinks they know everything, then turn off mom's computer as i think she is calling you for your pm snack.
ill prob get banned etc from this site for flaming you but i really don't care. there are dozens more like it out there.
there are some really good folks on here that care about others and care about the sport. unfortunately for you... you only care about you.
if you are an adult, shame one you for not acting like one. if you are a snot nosed kid who thinks they know everything, then turn off mom's computer as i think she is calling you for your pm snack.
Couldnt have said it better myself. This site is for hunters to share stories and ask advice. He doesnt deserve to be bashed for being able to take a long shot but congradulated for his shooting abilities. Do us all a favor and stop bashing everyone on the forum for no apparent reason.
10-09-2010, 08:52 PM
#19
Giant Nontypical
Join Date: Dec 2007
Location:
Posts: 5,130
Don't need a short or ultra mag.
The 7MM RM or the .300 WM will do just fine !!!
All the major manufacturers make capable rifles.
I choose the "features" I prefer first, then which shoulders best.
The 7MM RM or the .300 WM will do just fine !!!
All the major manufacturers make capable rifles.
I choose the "features" I prefer first, then which shoulders best.
Last edited by Sheridan; 10-09-2010 at 08:56 PM.
10-09-2010, 08:54 PM
#20
Fork Horn
Join Date: Oct 2007
Location: Tuscaloosa, Al
Posts: 313
As we do everytime you type it seems.
First off just because you can't see more then 150 yards where you hunt doesn't mean other elsewhere can't! Try getting to even 250 yards of an antelope without a tree of any kind from which to perch or shield your movements. Just one example where shooting isn't because ones lazy or unable to interpret game sign, necessity. The arguement pops up all the time and the same bs is flung. Your not a real hunter if you can't get within 100 to 150 yards and the other side is just b/c you can't shoot further doesn't mean others can't either. Skill vs skill but most times its a strict by product of our different hunting enviroments. Some can't see more then 100 yards and others can see what appears the end of the earth. It makes us different yes but wrong or inadequate...not IMHO.[/quote]I don't think I have ever read a useful post from you.
Where I hunt, 150 yards is a close shot. Wide open areas with little cover make it hard to get close. Just because it is the way you hunt, doesn't mean it is the only way and every other way is wrong and unethical. When you get a chance, get off your high horse.
Where I hunt, 150 yards is a close shot. Wide open areas with little cover make it hard to get close. Just because it is the way you hunt, doesn't mean it is the only way and every other way is wrong and unethical. When you get a chance, get off your high horse.
you are a condescending a$$. i sure wish we were all as good as you. f-ing loser. you continuously fail to show a "feeling of good will" towards others...
ill prob get banned etc from this site for flaming you but i really don't care. there are dozens more like it out there.
there are some really good folks on here that care about others and care about the sport. unfortunately for you... you only care about you.
if you are an adult, shame one you for not acting like one. if you are a snot nosed kid who thinks they know everything, then turn off mom's computer as i think she is calling you for your pm snack.
ill prob get banned etc from this site for flaming you but i really don't care. there are dozens more like it out there.
there are some really good folks on here that care about others and care about the sport. unfortunately for you... you only care about you.
if you are an adult, shame one you for not acting like one. if you are a snot nosed kid who thinks they know everything, then turn off mom's computer as i think she is calling you for your pm snack.
Whoa bud hold up im a bow hunter you really think I don't know how to get close to deer I have shot deer 5 yards away what's wrong with shooting that far if you are able to? I have fields that I hunt in that's over a thousand yards long I don't know where you hunt at but im guessing that you don't have wide open fields like we do so before you start yelling at people think about it for a minute its not like I sling out bullets until I think I've hit something
Couldnt have said it better myself. This site is for hunters to share stories and ask advice. He doesnt deserve to be bashed for being able to take a long shot but congradulated for his shooting abilities. Do us all a favor and stop bashing everyone on the forum for no apparent reason.
and pearson, i like you am a bowhunter but as far as a good flat shooting gun, i recommend something in a short mag like a 270wsm or a 300wsm or a 7mm wsm. these shortmagnums are some of the fastest, flattest shooting, and most accurate rounds that can take down any big game that you would be hunting. I would reccomend looking at one of these cartridges in whatever brand gun you are looking to buy. I hope this helps.