info for new hunter

jb26 · August 24, 2001, 01:34 PM

I am from Illinois, so we can't hunt with rifles, but for out of state shooting, I am interested in a centerfire rifle.

So what is the maximum size game can one hunt and to what maximum range with the following cartridges:

.357 Magnum (in a rifle)
.308
.270

Thanks

scouter27 · August 24, 2001, 02:01 PM

.357 mag: maybe as large as elk; range: 100-150 yds.
.308 win: maybe as large as elk; range: further than you are likely to make a good shot in the field
.270 win: definatly elk with proper shot placement; range: again, further than you are likely to make a good shot in the field

KYE-OAT · August 24, 2001, 02:31 PM

...........personally, I would NEVER attempt to take an elk with a .357 (rifle or not).....Elk with .308 is no problem........ .270 only with good shot placement..........you know, IMHO.

Al Thompson · August 24, 2001, 08:43 PM

The .357 is a very light big game rifle cartridge. Adequate for close range smaller deer (like around here) with good shot placement.

Either the .308 or .270 are perfectly adequate deer cartridges to 400 yards and frankly you run out of field accuracy before you run out of effectivness.

Either should do fine on elk at closer ranges - sub 300 yard stuff.

Shot placement (as usual) rules!

Giz

Edward429451 · August 24, 2001, 08:56 PM

Scouter, you must be reeeeal good with your 357.
How could you say maybe elk with a 357, and then maybe to a 308? Unless you suck with your 308 and are good with your 357! Otherwise, the 308 seriously outclasses the 357.
BTW, we got our elk last year with a 308, no problem.
Of the three you mentioned, the 308 would be the most versatile.

August 24, 2001, 01:34 PM	#1
jb26 Senior Member Join Date: October 6, 2000 Location: NE Illinois Posts: 109	info for new hunter I am from Illinois, so we can't hunt with rifles, but for out of state shooting, I am interested in a centerfire rifle. So what is the maximum size game can one hunt and to what maximum range with the following cartridges: .357 Magnum (in a rifle) .308 .270 Thanks __________________ -Joe The P6 by any other name is just as sweet. -jb26 (in an obscure reference to the sig 225) ex libertatum et iusticia, pax

August 24, 2001, 02:01 PM	#2
scouter27 Senior Member Join Date: May 17, 2001 Location: pennsylvania Posts: 420	.357 mag: maybe as large as elk; range: 100-150 yds. .308 win: maybe as large as elk; range: further than you are likely to make a good shot in the field .270 win: definatly elk with proper shot placement; range: again, further than you are likely to make a good shot in the field __________________ Whoever said the pen is mightier than the sword obviously never encountered automatic weapons. S/F Jesse

August 24, 2001, 02:31 PM	#3
KYE-OAT Senior Member Join Date: July 6, 2001 Location: AR Posts: 121	Well...... ...........personally, I would NEVER attempt to take an elk with a .357 (rifle or not).....Elk with .308 is no problem........ .270 only with good shot placement..........you know, IMHO.

August 24, 2001, 08:43 PM	#4
Al Thompson Staff Alumnus Join Date: May 2, 1999 Location: South Carolina Posts: 3,574	The .357 is a very light big game rifle cartridge. Adequate for close range smaller deer (like around here) with good shot placement. Either the .308 or .270 are perfectly adequate deer cartridges to 400 yards and frankly you run out of field accuracy before you run out of effectivness. Either should do fine on elk at closer ranges - sub 300 yard stuff. Shot placement (as usual) rules! Giz __________________ http://www.scfirearms.org/

August 24, 2001, 08:56 PM	#5
Edward429451 Senior Member Join Date: November 12, 2000 Location: Colorado Springs, Colorado Posts: 9,457	Scouter, you must be reeeeal good with your 357. How could you say maybe elk with a 357, and then maybe to a 308? Unless you suck with your 308 and are good with your 357! Otherwise, the 308 seriously outclasses the 357. BTW, we got our elk last year with a 308, no problem. Of the three you mentioned, the 308 would be the most versatile. __________________ "Always place your clothes and weapons where you can find them in the dark" Lazarus Long "Understand that the enemy is not the enemy in his own eyes ;this may offer you an opportunity to make him your friend. If not, you can kill him without hate, and quickly." Lazarus Long