[andrew331]

Returning to the original topic, I've come to realize that when most people claim something can't accomplish a task, it's often because they personally can't achieve that task with the tools or equipment they are criticizing. This could be due to their own limitations, like struggling with accurate shooting at longer distances or relying on excessive firepower when hunting whitetail deer. The key issue, in many cases, is shot placement.

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This seems to be a common understanding among hunters in Wisconsin, where those who don't frequently critique various calibers tend to be more successful in harvesting deer. It's a fascinating insight I've gained over time through conversations with fellow hunters.

 

[Rexster]

If .308 Winchester is not enough, I reckon that I can bring my .375 H&H Magnum Winchester Model 70. Left-hand action, of course. It being a relatively heavy Safari Express version, however, I am not certain that I want to tote it very far, anymore, now that I am old enough to be eligible to apply for Social Security benefits, and sometimes walk worse than the current POTUS. My wife and I no longer talk about going to Africa, and with her heart issues, and my foot problems, we are not likely to stray far from roads or boats, if we visit the PNW or AK, so, I am considering selling this “buffalo rifle,” as we call it.

This is a reminder that I really should take one of my .308 Win Browning BLRs for a walk, in the woods, on my wife’s family’s land. It is the time of year to check for trespassing poachers settin’ up their blinds. Browning BLRs are nicely ambidextrous. Life is good.

 

[PPS1980]

I have two words for folks like that: Carlos Hathcock.

Hathcock generally used the standard sniper rifle at the time, which was the Winchester Model 70 chambered for .30-06 , with the standard 8-power Unertl scope. He also used the M40 Remington 700 chambered in .308.

Of course, he is often credited as the first to use an M2 50cal as a sniper weapon too.

 

[LimaCharlie]

I had a guy new to shooting and new to hunting show up at the gun club's sight-in service with a 26" Savage 110 in 338 Lapua with a Nightforce scope. He had just purchased at a big box store in Portland. He wanted it zeroed at 100 yards for whitetail deer hunting in Oregon's coastal range. I told him he could stay home in Portland and still hunt the coastal range with that rifle.

 

[BlackJack]

I had a guy new to shooting and new to hunting show up at the gun club's sight-in service with a 26" Savage 110 in 338 Lapua with a Nightforce scope. He had just purchased at a big box store in Portland. He wanted it zeroed at 100 yards for whitetail deer hunting in Oregon's coastal range. I told him he could stay home in Portland and still hunt the coastal range with that rifle.

With that rifle, on coastal white tail, I doubt that he will have any meat left to eat.

 

[BlackJack]

Bottom line is that 308 Win is enough for anything in the lower 48, as long as you do your part.

 

[LimaCharlie]

I met a guy in the LGS just after deer season. He said he had shot a whitetail deer at about thirty yards with his S&W 460 Magnum revolver. He said the bullet entered the left-front chest and exited the right-rear. He said it was like picking up a bowl of Jell-O. The meat was totally ruined.

 

[Arejay]

I had a guy new to shooting and new to hunting show up at the gun club's sight-in service with a 26" Savage 110 in 338 Lapua with a Nightforce scope. He had just purchased at a big box store in Portland. He wanted it zeroed at 100 yards for whitetail deer hunting in Oregon's coastal range. I told him he could stay home in Portland and still hunt the coastal range with that rifle.

Whitetail deer in the Oregon Coast Range ?
Ive heard the Columbia Whitetail recovered enough in population to have a special tag .
Are they recovered enough to be in the mountains now ?
Maybe he meant blacktail deer . More likely

 

[LimaCharlie]

Whitetail deer in the Oregon Coast Range ?
Ive heard the Columbia Whitetail recovered enough in population to have a special tag .
Are they recovered enough to be in the mountains now ?
Maybe he meant blacktail deer . More likely

He was a new hunter and was planning to hunt around Vernonia.

 

[BMcPhe44]

If you want one caliber for all 50 States all you have to do is be a reloader. I used to hunt prairie dogs with a 7mm mag using a 115 grain bullet with various powders with a lot of hits beyond 300 yards. At the time I had one centerfire rifle and was proficient with it. Now I have a rifle for all seasons and all NA game, but I don't hunt much now either. Go figure.

 

[LimaCharlie]

I have rifles from 223/5.56X45mm to Weatherby 460 Magnum. I do all of my meat hunting at COSTCO.

My wife asked why I bought the Weatherby 460 Magnum. I told her in case I needed to stop a rogue elephant escaped from the circus or needed to stop a 1959 Buick.

 

[demanic]

.270.

 

[oneshot]

I had a guy new to shooting and new to hunting show up at the gun club's sight-in service with a 26" Savage 110 in 338 Lapua with a Nightforce scope. He had just purchased at a big box store in Portland. He wanted it zeroed at 100 yards for whitetail deer hunting in Oregon's coastal range. I told him he could stay home in Portland and still hunt the coastal range with that rifle.

^^^^^HaHaHa^^^^^^^^^^^^

Guy was sold a 1500 yard rifle for hunting deer 150 yards away. Noice!

My uncle hunts deer in Mi, and already had a rifle for that,
My uncle who is 90 this year had a guy gift him a rifle and crossbow around 9 or 10 years ago, and the rifle was chambered in .338 Lapua.
I told him to take that thing to a local gun shop and trade it in for a bolt action Win 70 or the like in 30-06.

 

[OldVet]

^^^^^HaHaHa^^^^^^^^^^^^

Guy was sold a 1500 yard rifle for hunting deer 150 yards away. Noice!

My uncle hunts deer in Mi, and already had a rifle for that,
My uncle who is 90 this year had a guy gift him a rifle and crossbow around 9 or 10 years ago, and the rifle was chambered in .338 Lapua.
I told him to take that thing to a local gun shop and trade it in for a bolt action Win 70 or the like in 30-06.

Any half-ass shooter can hunt anything anywhere in the lower 48 with an -06. There are many calibers just as suitable that won't shake your dentures loose.

 

[bc22wm]

308 not enough? Well, if I was hunting something that was in the habit of hunting people, Polar Bears, or the reputation of after being shot coming back and stomping the shooter into pudding, Cape Buffalo, I might want something bigger. But, I would rather be able to hit with a 308 than miss with the latest greatest 700 moose masher.
As for W.D.M.(Karamojo) Bell. He sawed a number of elephant skulls in half, at various angels to see where to place a shot from the 275 Rigby (aka 7X57 Mauser). He also tells of shotting ducks on the wing with the same rifle. I don't have the opportunity or skill to do either.
Dad used to shoot bats out of the air with a M1 carbine, but I wouldn't suggest it as a wing shooting gun.

 

[ejes]

What is enough? Situation dictates.

 

[TSKnight]

Too much rifle? Not sure there is such a thing unless you want to keep some of the game you shoot.
Found out the 450 Bushmaster does a number on coyote! Just don't plan on keeping the pelt.

 

[Cleandean]

.270.

I know. It took a while to find out.
If I never leave Pennsylvania, with a rifle, I am not undergunned by toting a “6.8 O’Connor”.

 

[Cleandean]

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Taking nothing away from the 7.62 x51 / .308 The new Hornady Superformance CX @ 150 gr. has a lot of Steam.

 

[graydude]

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