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Slip Shooter · September 3, 2005, 08:16 PM

For hunting, I personally like the .308 Winchester. It can be very accurate and a joy to shoot, albeit restricted to 180 grain and lighter bullets.

Therefore, I also like the .30-06 for its heavier loadings with additional whomp — and, I am a M1 Garand, ‘03 Springfield fan.

22's are fine for plinking but, I prefer a shotgun for hunting Squirrels, Rabbits, and birds.

The 7mm Remington Magnum is the craze of many in these parts and I agree with its superiority in some cases. I just never got around to hyping myself into one of them.

I may be a little nostalgic but, I cannot justify the super fat squatty rounds of today, often with less magazine capacity.

My sweetheart is the 7mm Mauser (7x57) on a 1909 Argentine action.

September 3, 2005, 08:16 PM	#9
Slip Shooter Member Join Date: February 4, 2005 Location: NW Louisiana Posts: 85	For hunting, I personally like the .308 Winchester. It can be very accurate and a joy to shoot, albeit restricted to 180 grain and lighter bullets. Therefore, I also like the .30-06 for its heavier loadings with additional whomp — and, I am a M1 Garand, ‘03 Springfield fan. 22's are fine for plinking but, I prefer a shotgun for hunting Squirrels, Rabbits, and birds. The 7mm Remington Magnum is the craze of many in these parts and I agree with its superiority in some cases. I just never got around to hyping myself into one of them. I may be a little nostalgic but, I cannot justify the super fat squatty rounds of today, often with less magazine capacity. My sweetheart is the 7mm Mauser (7x57) on a 1909 Argentine action. __________________ My wooden nickel's worth. Laissez les bon temps rouler. NRA Benefactor Member.