thwatson2
Well-Known Member
Sure, guessing somethings you would not go out to 600, but it's very versatile.
Yep, we get some nasty winds here in MT. This video was taken 5 years ago during one of my antelope hunts ...
I have my Barretta 12 guage for <50 yds. my Kimber .45 ACP for <70 yds. my Wilson Combat Super Sniper in .308 Win for my <800 yds or my 300 WinMag <1500 yds. That just about covers everything.Greetings Gents,
I am a hunter first and foremost. A few years back I decided to reduce the number of calibers I shoot and reload for. I settled on a 308 as my "do everything" high power cartridge and currently have 5 rifles chambered in 308.
My question is if I know that I will never take a shot longer than 600 yards at game. Will 308 do it all? All species?
Is there anyone else that has done similar/ I would like to hear about your experiences. Post photos too.
Im trying to talk myself out of buying a 300 WSM or 30-06.
Bluejay
Yep!That's just average wind
Just curious as to what would be your first choice?It wouldn't be my first choice out to 600 for everything but, IMO yes.
If that's average I'll never get to Montana. I would have no clue how to start! If it isn't fairly calm, I don't shoot. No practice/experience like that!That's just average wind
No, it will not ethically stretch to 600 yards on Elk. The closest "do it all" is 270 WSM, 6.5 PRC, 300 Win Mag, etc. I just went with a 6.5 PRC for my kids as a low recoil "do it all" rifle with a Terminator T2 brake and I have my 9 year old and 11 year old shooting it like it's a .22lr.Greetings Gents,
I am a hunter first and foremost. A few years back I decided to reduce the number of calibers I shoot and reload for. I settled on a 308 as my "do everything" high power cartridge and currently have 5 rifles chambered in 308.
My question is if I know that I will never take a shot longer than 600 yards at game. Will 308 do it all? All species?
Is there anyone else that has done similar/ I would like to hear about your experiences. Post photos too.
Im trying to talk myself out of buying a 300 WSM or 30-06.
Bluejay
I disagree, yes it willNo, it will not ethically stretch to 600 yards on Elk. The closest "do it all" is 270 WSM, 6.5 PRC, 300 Win Mag, etc. I just went with a 6.5 PRC for my kids as a low recoil "do it all" rifle with a Terminator T2 break and I have my 9 year old and 11 year old shooting it like it's a .22lr.
And there it is , The 6.5PRC with a "Break"commentNo, it will not ethically stretch to 600 yards on Elk. The closest "do it all" is 270 WSM, 6.5 PRC, 300 Win Mag, etc. I just went with a 6.5 PRC for my kids as a low recoil "do it all" rifle with a Terminator T2 break and I have my 9 year old and 11 year old shooting it like it's a .22lr.
I would shoot a .308 with a break, so what is your point? I usually hunt with a suppressor too.And there it is , The 6.5PRC with a "Break"comment