One for all hunting caliber: .308 or .300 Win Mag? - Page 2

ojibweindian · October 28, 2009, 08:32 PM

I chose the 300 because it's easier to turn down a 300 than it is to dial up a 308.

James R. Burke · October 29, 2009, 06:36 PM

Your leaving to many choices out. But from what you asked the mag. Recoil has never been a issue with me. I had a .416 rem mag, that was just fun to shoot. But if you just gave me a choice of any caliber it would no doubt be the .30-06 for many reasons. There are a few others also. The .308 is a great rifle, and I had a few of them. They will get the job done on about anything. I dont think you could go wrong with either of them.

rantingredneck · October 29, 2009, 06:44 PM

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Since the .308 will take care of anything in the lower 48, it would be my choice. Less recoil, less noise, less cost.

.308 for this ^ reason. And I'll add another..........Less weight. If you like to walk and stalk you'll appreciate a lighter rifle with a shorter action.

I have exactly two bolt guns. A Remington 700 in .30-06, which I'm confident will kill anything in the lower 48 I may have to shoot at, and a Remington 700 in .243 Winchester. When I'm going to be on foot and moving that .243 is just right......

blaackhand · October 29, 2009, 10:08 PM

I gota go with the 300 WM. better at long range and on larger game.

Big Bill · October 29, 2009, 11:28 PM

Neither one! A .25-06 is the perfect all around caliber for hunting anything in the continental USA. But, of the two choices I said .308. Only because it's cheaper to shoot and more available that the .300 Win Mag. It's a lousy round for hunting fur bearing animals.

Christchild · October 29, 2009, 11:59 PM

Of the 2 Cartridges in question, the .308 Winchester gets the nod.

Was it last year, or the year before??? The .308 Win. broke the record for Moose.........???

.308!!!

View Poll Results: One for all hunting caliber from fox to elk
.308 Winchester	63	74.12%
.300 Winchester Magnum	22	25.88%
Voters: 85. You may not vote on this poll

October 29, 2009, 11:28 PM	#30
Big Bill Senior Member Join Date: December 29, 2008 Location: Idaho Posts: 1,053	Neither one! A .25-06 is the perfect all around caliber for hunting anything in the continental USA. But, of the two choices I said .308. Only because it's cheaper to shoot and more available that the .300 Win Mag. It's a lousy round for hunting fur bearing animals. __________________ There is only one tactical principle which is not subject to change. It is to use the means at hand to inflict the maximum amount of wound, death, and destruction on the enemy in the minimum amount of time." - General George Patton Jr Last edited by Big Bill; October 29, 2009 at 11:35 PM.

October 28, 2009, 08:32 PM	#26
ojibweindian Senior Member Join Date: April 20, 2000 Location: Huntsville, Alabama Posts: 1,198	I chose the 300 because it's easier to turn down a 300 than it is to dial up a 308.

October 29, 2009, 06:36 PM	#27
James R. Burke Senior Member Join Date: January 3, 2009 Location: U.P. of Mich/Quinnesec Posts: 1,897	Your leaving to many choices out. But from what you asked the mag. Recoil has never been a issue with me. I had a .416 rem mag, that was just fun to shoot. But if you just gave me a choice of any caliber it would no doubt be the .30-06 for many reasons. There are a few others also. The .308 is a great rifle, and I had a few of them. They will get the job done on about anything. I dont think you could go wrong with either of them.

October 29, 2009, 10:08 PM	#29
blaackhand Member Join Date: October 24, 2009 Location: Sitka Ak. the outer coast of Baranoff island Posts: 20	I gota go with the 300 WM. better at long range and on larger game.

October 29, 2009, 11:59 PM	#31
Christchild Senior Member Join Date: June 19, 2009 Location: Loadbenchville, Bolt 02770 Posts: 544	Of the 2 Cartridges in question, the .308 Winchester gets the nod. Was it last year, or the year before??? The .308 Win. broke the record for Moose.........??? .308!!!