Anyone deer hunt with a .308 Rifle?
10-21-2013, 03:29 PM
#1
Nontypical Buck
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Anyone deer hunt with a .308 Rifle?
I just recently started using an old .308, I have 150gr and 180gr ammo for it. I hunt NY where the furthest shot I have is MAYBE 125 yards. What would you guys recommend and how do you like this caliber for deer?
10-21-2013, 04:44 PM
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Nontypical Buck
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Location: Texas
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It's deadly. Any .30 cal round is more than enough gun for deer and depending on the type(ballistic tip or rapid expansion types), the internal damage and exit wounds are catastrophic.
Have no worries, the 308 is more than capable if not a little bit overkill.
Have no worries, the 308 is more than capable if not a little bit overkill.
10-21-2013, 07:15 PM
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Fork Horn
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Location: Michigan
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I have an AR10 (which is a 308 version of the AR15's) and its a cannon.. Kind of over-kill for a deer..
With that much energy, you don't even need to hit a vital to kill the animal. The shock-wave that is created as the round passes through the tissues is enough.
With that much energy, you don't even need to hit a vital to kill the animal. The shock-wave that is created as the round passes through the tissues is enough.
10-22-2013, 06:05 AM
#7
Fork Horn
Join Date: Aug 2010
Location: US South
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I really don't understand your question or consern!
The 30/30, 270, 308 and 30/06 are (and have been) the best basic deer cartridges for years and years!
10-22-2013, 06:40 AM
#9
Typical Buck
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My Uncle that I grew up hunting with probably killed more deer with a .308 than anyone I ever met. I'd bet that after the 30-06 and 30-30, the .308 has accounted for more whitetails than any other cartridge.