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300 weatherby for large game like elk and bear???
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<blockquote data-quote="Wolf76" data-source="post: 1405239" data-attributes="member: 75779"><p>Many variables to deal with here. If you're dead set on the 30 cal, look at a 308, 30/06, 300wm. The 300 weatherby is a fine cartridge, but is a lot of extra cost for not much benefit. If you need more than a 300 wm, step up to a 33 cal.</p><p>Define how far you're going to shoot and it will help people make recommendations.</p><p>I'll share some observations from my groups elk hunt in 2017. My group of three all shot good bulls (6x6 or 5x6). One hunter shot a dandy 6x6 at 402yds with a 308 w/175gr Berger handload. It went directly through the center of the shoulder and exited just behind the opposite side shoulder. Elk died in 20-30 yards. Couldn't ask any more from the cartridge or the shooter.</p><p>Other 2 bulls were shot with a 300wm w/215 Berger. They both barely managed to take a few steps. There was a difference in the shock to the animal, but not a difference in the results. Now, if you expect to shoot past 450 yards, I'd rule out the 308, at least for big game. However, the 308 is my favorite all-around cartridge. Not enough of a difference between the 30/06 and the 308 in practical terms. </p><p>So, if I were you buy a 308 for the lack of recoil, price of ammo, inherent accuracy, and the effectiveness of killing s**t. Good luck</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Wolf76, post: 1405239, member: 75779"] Many variables to deal with here. If you’re dead set on the 30 cal, look at a 308, 30/06, 300wm. The 300 weatherby is a fine cartridge, but is a lot of extra cost for not much benefit. If you need more than a 300 wm, step up to a 33 cal. Define how far you’re going to shoot and it will help people make recommendations. I’ll share some observations from my groups elk hunt in 2017. My group of three all shot good bulls (6x6 or 5x6). One hunter shot a dandy 6x6 at 402yds with a 308 w/175gr Berger handload. It went directly through the center of the shoulder and exited just behind the opposite side shoulder. Elk died in 20-30 yards. Couldn’t ask any more from the cartridge or the shooter. Other 2 bulls were shot with a 300wm w/215 Berger. They both barely managed to take a few steps. There was a difference in the shock to the animal, but not a difference in the results. Now, if you expect to shoot past 450 yards, I’d rule out the 308, at least for big game. However, the 308 is my favorite all-around cartridge. Not enough of a difference between the 30/06 and the 308 in practical terms. So, if I were you buy a 308 for the lack of recoil, price of ammo, inherent accuracy, and the effectiveness of killing s**t. Good luck [/QUOTE]
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