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Chris Phelps · April 2, 2007, 12:13 AM

Okay I have a couple more questions now.

My Cousin suggested I check out the .300 cartridge as well. my two main concerns are long range accuracy and recoil.

What can I say... I cant help it... I am a WUSS.

I own a .257 Roberts. That thing will kill my shoulder after about 7 rounds. How does the 308 compare to that cartridge? How about the 300?

What kind of accuracy can I expect at 600+ Yards with the 300 cartridge?

Is there another cartridge which will serve my purpose better than the 308? (good accuracy and low recoil)

April 2, 2007, 12:13 AM	#11
Chris Phelps Senior Member Join Date: December 15, 2005 Location: South China, Maine Posts: 814	Okay I have a couple more questions now. My Cousin suggested I check out the .300 cartridge as well. my two main concerns are long range accuracy and recoil. What can I say... I cant help it... I am a WUSS. I own a .257 Roberts. That thing will kill my shoulder after about 7 rounds. How does the 308 compare to that cartridge? How about the 300? What kind of accuracy can I expect at 600+ Yards with the 300 cartridge? Is there another cartridge which will serve my purpose better than the 308? (good accuracy and low recoil) __________________ Bushmaster Superlight AR-15 5.56mm / Custom 24" Heavy BBL Varmint AR-15 5.56mm / Ruger M77 .257 Roberts / Ruger MKI 22LR Pistol / EAA Witness 9mm Pistol / Daisy 2202 22LR / Remington Viper 522 22LR / Stevens 200 .223 / Savage 10FP 24" .308 / Mauser 98 Sporter 30-06