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A "Big Ol' 308", my next rifle
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<blockquote data-quote="Dave King" data-source="post: 10321" data-attributes="member: 3"><p><strong>A "Big Ol\' 308", my next rifle</strong></p><p></p><p>You'll think I've bumped my head (again).</p><p></p><p>I've made up my mind on my next "long range" rifle. First a little chatter then the suprise chambering.</p><p></p><p>As many of you know, I like the 308 Win. I know the come-ups for the 308 like the back of my hand and I really find it's "rainbow" like trajectory little handicap. It is a little anemic <em>"way out there"</em> but then again as long as I can hit the vitals I'm sure it'll kill well enough.</p><p></p><p>I like the option of having factory ammo available so that in a pinch I can shoot even if it is with less than the best ammo.</p><p></p><p>I'm thinking I'd like a little lighter rifle and am planning on a hunt in Africa (I'm getting to it...) and a new rifle would be "required" for an African hunt (there's got to be a law about only new rifles allowed on safari's, I'll do a search later!).</p><p></p><p>So, a light(er) rifle with a trajectory that matches the 308 Win. and has a little more uumph at longer range(s) and respectable for Africa.... a 375 H&H. 300gr bullet, .47x BC, 2650 FPS--- a Big Ol' 308.</p><p></p><p>I talked with Chris Matthews today, lightweight Badger rings, bases and bottom metal, Rem 700 LA, McMillan HTG heavy (sniper) fill stock (camo of course), 24" #5 contour barrel, Witcha sling swivels + extra stud up front for the bipod, OD teflon finish on the metal, Leupold 3x9 M1 Tactical scope, beefed up bolt handle attachment, #8 screws for the scope bases. </p><p></p><p>(Sure is a long way from a 6PPC aint it!)</p><p></p><p>[ 04-01-2004: Message edited by: Dave King ]</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Dave King, post: 10321, member: 3"] [b]A "Big Ol\' 308", my next rifle[/b] You'll think I've bumped my head (again). I've made up my mind on my next "long range" rifle. First a little chatter then the suprise chambering. As many of you know, I like the 308 Win. I know the come-ups for the 308 like the back of my hand and I really find it's "rainbow" like trajectory little handicap. It is a little anemic [I]"way out there"[/I] but then again as long as I can hit the vitals I'm sure it'll kill well enough. I like the option of having factory ammo available so that in a pinch I can shoot even if it is with less than the best ammo. I'm thinking I'd like a little lighter rifle and am planning on a hunt in Africa (I'm getting to it...) and a new rifle would be "required" for an African hunt (there's got to be a law about only new rifles allowed on safari's, I'll do a search later!). So, a light(er) rifle with a trajectory that matches the 308 Win. and has a little more uumph at longer range(s) and respectable for Africa.... a 375 H&H. 300gr bullet, .47x BC, 2650 FPS--- a Big Ol' 308. I talked with Chris Matthews today, lightweight Badger rings, bases and bottom metal, Rem 700 LA, McMillan HTG heavy (sniper) fill stock (camo of course), 24" #5 contour barrel, Witcha sling swivels + extra stud up front for the bipod, OD teflon finish on the metal, Leupold 3x9 M1 Tactical scope, beefed up bolt handle attachment, #8 screws for the scope bases. (Sure is a long way from a 6PPC aint it!) [ 04-01-2004: Message edited by: Dave King ] [/QUOTE]
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