Bigeclipse
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wow the 300 win is now in the lead. I wonder if I said 300-400 yards instead would the 308 be dominating...or would people still bring the big dog out haha
The Berger 185 VLD would be just as slippery, if not more so than the AMax with controlled expansion, and nowhere near as fragile (won't blow up).
Berger 185 VLD will be a better bullet...
Quick BC comparrison...
Amax - .495
Berger 185 VLD - .549
What he said.I chose .308 Win, because it's a phenomenal caliber for inside of 500 yard hunting. The old tried & true .30-06 is also a great caliber for sub-500 yard deer.
If you just want the extra horsepower, the .300 WM is a great caliber, too. And will definitely hit with more authority than the other 2.
My preference for shorter ranges is either the .264wm or .260 Rem.Ok guys I know a 308 would be fine out to 400 and peobably 500 yards on deer but which caliber would you get for inside 500 yards between the two? Obviously most would say the recoil of the 300 is not needed for those ranges(lets pretend neither have muzzle brakes). I just cant help myself and grab the 300 cannon even at shorter distances of 200 yards haha so I wanted to see what most you on here would grab for these distances...please vote between the two calibers listed but feel free to post any calibers other than these on the thread itself
At these ranges there is no mistake in choosing any one of those three. Same bullet, same great ballistics, just different velocities.What he said.
I am in my big and bigger magnum phase so my 308 is being turned into a 308/26-Nosler. More than a WM or Wby and less than a RUM.
But If I had my 308 working, it's a very appropriate tool for the job.