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Better 6mm (not 243W) for hunting? Which one?
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<blockquote data-quote="Sid Post" data-source="post: 1896192" data-attributes="member: 8907"><p>Actually, for the really close in stuff, I'm thinking 40gr out of a ~20" AR-15. Hogs at ~20 yards never happen for me as they are very gun shy. Coyotes never really get inside 50 yards with a close shot being ~75 yards. Aggressive pets / dogs, yes I've been stalked by small packs, are very close to the longest cow chaser being 250~300 yards. I've upgraded to a Glock 40 pistol in addition to my rifle for those situations, though a 5" 9mm is tempting for ease of carry but, I'm waffling because the DRT (dead right there) factor is a bit low with a highly motivated dog.</p><p></p><p>For close shots I really want a hand grenade that lets the red mist fly. When the ranges stretch out, a bit more put down is desired. Coming full circle, deer and dogs are normally inside 200 yards so, a 1,000~1,200 yard steel load probably isn't optimal. I have taken dogs at ~300 yards but, that is well within most 6mm options without specialized high BC options. For hogs to be honest, I'll be a lot happier when I'm shooting my heavy 6.8SPC AR-15 or .308W AR-10 as they are tough and I want them dead, though a run off to be Coyote food is acceptable to me for those destructive critters (way worse than Coyotes in terms of economic damage).</p><p></p><p>So, I guess anything from a 6BR option to a 6mm PRS caliber are pretty good options though, I'd likely need a different rifle for Pronghorn (thinking 400 yards+) or a once in a lifetime Mountain Goat. With a bit of PT (Physical Training) and additional healing of the shoulder, one of my older Remington Sendero's could certainly whack a Pronghorn or Mountain Goat assuming I don't use a 308W (FN A3G or older PRS style option).</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Sid Post, post: 1896192, member: 8907"] Actually, for the really close in stuff, I'm thinking 40gr out of a ~20" AR-15. Hogs at ~20 yards never happen for me as they are very gun shy. Coyotes never really get inside 50 yards with a close shot being ~75 yards. Aggressive pets / dogs, yes I've been stalked by small packs, are very close to the longest cow chaser being 250~300 yards. I've upgraded to a Glock 40 pistol in addition to my rifle for those situations, though a 5" 9mm is tempting for ease of carry but, I'm waffling because the DRT (dead right there) factor is a bit low with a highly motivated dog. For close shots I really want a hand grenade that lets the red mist fly. When the ranges stretch out, a bit more put down is desired. Coming full circle, deer and dogs are normally inside 200 yards so, a 1,000~1,200 yard steel load probably isn't optimal. I have taken dogs at ~300 yards but, that is well within most 6mm options without specialized high BC options. For hogs to be honest, I'll be a lot happier when I'm shooting my heavy 6.8SPC AR-15 or .308W AR-10 as they are tough and I want them dead, though a run off to be Coyote food is acceptable to me for those destructive critters (way worse than Coyotes in terms of economic damage). So, I guess anything from a 6BR option to a 6mm PRS caliber are pretty good options though, I'd likely need a different rifle for Pronghorn (thinking 400 yards+) or a once in a lifetime Mountain Goat. With a bit of PT (Physical Training) and additional healing of the shoulder, one of my older Remington Sendero's could certainly whack a Pronghorn or Mountain Goat assuming I don't use a 308W (FN A3G or older PRS style option). [/QUOTE]
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