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Making A Case For The 308 Winchester By Michael Eichelle
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<blockquote data-quote="aaronhelp60" data-source="post: 929550" data-attributes="member: 78450"><p>Loved your article know it is old but I am new to the talk. I started hunting in 1973 used my dads 308 Remington 742. The gun has killed hundreds of deer and other animals and has only had a few hundred rounds put through it. The longest shot was 700 yards. hit the mule deer in the rib cage passed through the lungs and heart then shoulder blade and like the bear story earlier stopped between the skin and shoulder. I shot caribou in King salmon Alaska put down 3 in less than 30 seconds in ranges from 300 to 450 yards only used 3 shots and 2 of the bou were on the run. Killed moose at 300 yards. Have used 243, 270s, 373, 375, 300mag 7mm, all are good and most can out shoot the average shooter. When I was in the army you were expected to hit a man sized target with open sites at 300 meters to qualify expert. With a good scope on a good rifle with a good mount almost any gun should be able to hit a target at under 500 yards with the exception of a 3030 it just was not made for range. If you are going to be doing any hunting past 600 yards recommend doing your own reloads regardless of the caliber. I have been lucky to have hunted in places where you can shoot out to 1000 yards. I used the 308 primarily because ammo was so easy to get and When in the army was an m60 gunner most of our snipers use 308, 338 and 50 cal. The 308 will also kick less than 270 and the 3006 with the same grain bullet. Just bought a new 308 looking to see it last the next 30 years. Don't hunt much now but hope to make a 1 mile shot on a milk jug someday. Thanks for the article love my 308.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="aaronhelp60, post: 929550, member: 78450"] Loved your article know it is old but I am new to the talk. I started hunting in 1973 used my dads 308 Remington 742. The gun has killed hundreds of deer and other animals and has only had a few hundred rounds put through it. The longest shot was 700 yards. hit the mule deer in the rib cage passed through the lungs and heart then shoulder blade and like the bear story earlier stopped between the skin and shoulder. I shot caribou in King salmon Alaska put down 3 in less than 30 seconds in ranges from 300 to 450 yards only used 3 shots and 2 of the bou were on the run. Killed moose at 300 yards. Have used 243, 270s, 373, 375, 300mag 7mm, all are good and most can out shoot the average shooter. When I was in the army you were expected to hit a man sized target with open sites at 300 meters to qualify expert. With a good scope on a good rifle with a good mount almost any gun should be able to hit a target at under 500 yards with the exception of a 3030 it just was not made for range. If you are going to be doing any hunting past 600 yards recommend doing your own reloads regardless of the caliber. I have been lucky to have hunted in places where you can shoot out to 1000 yards. I used the 308 primarily because ammo was so easy to get and When in the army was an m60 gunner most of our snipers use 308, 338 and 50 cal. The 308 will also kick less than 270 and the 3006 with the same grain bullet. Just bought a new 308 looking to see it last the next 30 years. Don't hunt much now but hope to make a 1 mile shot on a milk jug someday. Thanks for the article love my 308. [/QUOTE]
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