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Grendel65 · January 28, 2012, 10:47 PM

well obviously the 308 is a better round but the rifles are so big and heavy!

Please define "better".

Heavier bullet?

Since the trajectories are essentially the same, that's all I can see as the difference.

Heavier bullet equals more recoil. Is more recoil better?

In SOME circumstances a heavier bullet is desirable, such as when shooting dangerous game. BUT...in North America, shooting all but a few big game animals, that is not an issue.

January 28, 2012, 10:47 PM	#58
Grendel65 Member Join Date: December 23, 2011 Posts: 16	well obviously the 308 is a better round but the rifles are so big and heavy! Please define "better". Heavier bullet? Since the trajectories are essentially the same, that's all I can see as the difference. Heavier bullet equals more recoil. Is more recoil better? In SOME circumstances a heavier bullet is desirable, such as when shooting dangerous game. BUT...in North America, shooting all but a few big game animals, that is not an issue.