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<blockquote data-quote="toddc" data-source="post: 732740" data-attributes="member: 4566"><p>I dont agree on the 308. Since elk were thrown into the mix + a move out west I think you probly will wanna throw the 308 off a hill the first time a nice critter is at 750 with a 20 mph wind. I live out west and thats better be a chip shot or your givin up a ton of opportunities.</p><p>Where I live its not even a poke till 880. This isnt 308 country. Will it work?Yep....but not like a high BC high velocity combo will. Here are my reasons.</p><p>#1 Everyone says they are good to learn on. BS Learn on what is forgiving and easy to use.</p><p>A real LR round will FORGIVE a bad wind call. A 308 wont.</p><p>#2 Availability of ammo.HUH? Are you even considering not reloading? LR without reloading is a JOKE! Learning to reload a STW isnt any more difficult than a 308. If you reload for LR you will be good at it which will make reloading for anything a breeze.</p><p>#3 600 isnt LR. Not out here anyway. We killed 50 deer in 08 with an avg dist of 748. Considering 6 were bowkills and 3 with a 357 this will give you a concept of the capabilities needed. Pick a gun that will do the job with about a 50% power reserve for when a target moves or shot is bad. 308 ISNT IT.</p><p>#4 308 doesnt kick! Uhhhh try a lightweight cheapo stock one with 210gr bullets. Get a real caliber and then get a BRAKE! Edges dont kick with gun weight and a brake. Brakes are tooooo loud. EARMUFFS!</p><p>#5 Its military pedigree! See (MILITARY INTELLIGENCE)</p><p>SOLUTION</p><p>Parts list</p><p>Savage LA action. ????? kEEP IT CHEAP.</p><p>Prefit barrel using 7mm stw as a MINIMUM. Yes you need a longer barrel. $300+-</p><p>Large muzzlebreak $200 </p><p>trued recoil lug $30</p><p>tune stock trigger (yes it can be done)(yes by anyone with a brain) FREE!</p><p>Good stock $100-1000</p><p>DONE</p><p>If you keep the stock $$ reasonable then this is under 1k and will be a hammer.</p><p>Caliber Id probly lean to a 7mil of some sort to learn on.</p><p>Remember buy once cry once. Learning wheels are for 3 yr olds on bicycles.</p><p>Learn on an effective round and learn to use that 1 round. Why would anyone practice or learn on something they wont wanna use when its the real deal.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="toddc, post: 732740, member: 4566"] I dont agree on the 308. Since elk were thrown into the mix + a move out west I think you probly will wanna throw the 308 off a hill the first time a nice critter is at 750 with a 20 mph wind. I live out west and thats better be a chip shot or your givin up a ton of opportunities. Where I live its not even a poke till 880. This isnt 308 country. Will it work?Yep....but not like a high BC high velocity combo will. Here are my reasons. #1 Everyone says they are good to learn on. BS Learn on what is forgiving and easy to use. A real LR round will FORGIVE a bad wind call. A 308 wont. #2 Availability of ammo.HUH? Are you even considering not reloading? LR without reloading is a JOKE! Learning to reload a STW isnt any more difficult than a 308. If you reload for LR you will be good at it which will make reloading for anything a breeze. #3 600 isnt LR. Not out here anyway. We killed 50 deer in 08 with an avg dist of 748. Considering 6 were bowkills and 3 with a 357 this will give you a concept of the capabilities needed. Pick a gun that will do the job with about a 50% power reserve for when a target moves or shot is bad. 308 ISNT IT. #4 308 doesnt kick! Uhhhh try a lightweight cheapo stock one with 210gr bullets. Get a real caliber and then get a BRAKE! Edges dont kick with gun weight and a brake. Brakes are tooooo loud. EARMUFFS! #5 Its military pedigree! See (MILITARY INTELLIGENCE) SOLUTION Parts list Savage LA action. ????? kEEP IT CHEAP. Prefit barrel using 7mm stw as a MINIMUM. Yes you need a longer barrel. $300+- Large muzzlebreak $200 trued recoil lug $30 tune stock trigger (yes it can be done)(yes by anyone with a brain) FREE! Good stock $100-1000 DONE If you keep the stock $$ reasonable then this is under 1k and will be a hammer. Caliber Id probly lean to a 7mil of some sort to learn on. Remember buy once cry once. Learning wheels are for 3 yr olds on bicycles. Learn on an effective round and learn to use that 1 round. Why would anyone practice or learn on something they wont wanna use when its the real deal. [/QUOTE]
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