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How far can a 308 responsibly take game?
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<blockquote data-quote="SansSouci" data-source="post: 1002172" data-attributes="member: 84520"><p>mmh,</p><p></p><p>You're already dialed in. You know that there is a huge difference between bench shooting and hunting. When you're high in mountains where breathing is labored and heart rate is off an EKG, long range big game killing ain't a good bet. </p><p></p><p>Your .308 Win will kill everything in North America. An old world record elk was killed in Alberta with a .303 British. </p><p></p><p>I'd rather have a .308 Win that I am confident shooting than a magnum that I ain't. </p><p></p><p>You won't need tricked out bullets. A regular Partition will get the job done. Even factory Core-Lokts will work. Moreover, know the rate-of-twist of your barrel. You might not be able to stabilize a bullet much heavier than 180 grains. A bullet fired from a .308 Win will easily kill any elk as long as it goes where it needs to be. </p><p></p><p>Now here's what I'd do based upon my experience. If you see a far off bull that you want to kill, stop and assess. Watch him for as long as practical. If he hasn't detected you, you'll have a huge advantage. Try to predict what he's going to do and where's he's likely going. Survey the terrain. Try to figure out a way to close the distance. I know that there are a few hunters who can kill big game a long ranges. I think it's far more wise to get as close as possible in order to increase odds of success. Carefully stalk your bull until you can't get closer. If time is on your side; e.g., bull is feeding, use it. Get yourself rested and calm. Find a steady rest. Take steady and careful aim where his important parts are so that you can immediately reduce his blood pressure to zero. Then send a .308 Win bullet into his thorax, and prepare yourself for strenuous work.</p><p></p><p>When he's mounted on your wall, it won't be how far away he was when you killed him that you'll remember. It will be your hunting skill that allowed you to stalk to within humane killing distance that you will. Best memories are of successful hunts. Your mounted elk will evidence your hunting success. </p><p></p><p>The .308 Win is one of our most popular big game cartridges for a reason, and it's extremely popular with Rocky Mountain hunters. About a year ago I read an article that indicated that the .308 Win has surpassed the venerated '06 in popularity. </p><p></p><p>A .300 mega-magnum will not kill any deader than a .308 Win as long as bullets from each destroy parts necessary for pumping oxygenated blood to any animal's brain. The huge benefit of the .308 Win, at least how I see it, is that it is chambered in far lighter rifles and won't loosen teeth during bench shooting sessions. </p><p></p><p>I wish you that absolute best of luck with your rifle and many successful hunting seasons.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="SansSouci, post: 1002172, member: 84520"] mmh, You're already dialed in. You know that there is a huge difference between bench shooting and hunting. When you're high in mountains where breathing is labored and heart rate is off an EKG, long range big game killing ain't a good bet. Your .308 Win will kill everything in North America. An old world record elk was killed in Alberta with a .303 British. I'd rather have a .308 Win that I am confident shooting than a magnum that I ain't. You won't need tricked out bullets. A regular Partition will get the job done. Even factory Core-Lokts will work. Moreover, know the rate-of-twist of your barrel. You might not be able to stabilize a bullet much heavier than 180 grains. A bullet fired from a .308 Win will easily kill any elk as long as it goes where it needs to be. Now here's what I'd do based upon my experience. If you see a far off bull that you want to kill, stop and assess. Watch him for as long as practical. If he hasn't detected you, you'll have a huge advantage. Try to predict what he's going to do and where's he's likely going. Survey the terrain. Try to figure out a way to close the distance. I know that there are a few hunters who can kill big game a long ranges. I think it's far more wise to get as close as possible in order to increase odds of success. Carefully stalk your bull until you can't get closer. If time is on your side; e.g., bull is feeding, use it. Get yourself rested and calm. Find a steady rest. Take steady and careful aim where his important parts are so that you can immediately reduce his blood pressure to zero. Then send a .308 Win bullet into his thorax, and prepare yourself for strenuous work. When he's mounted on your wall, it won't be how far away he was when you killed him that you'll remember. It will be your hunting skill that allowed you to stalk to within humane killing distance that you will. Best memories are of successful hunts. Your mounted elk will evidence your hunting success. The .308 Win is one of our most popular big game cartridges for a reason, and it's extremely popular with Rocky Mountain hunters. About a year ago I read an article that indicated that the .308 Win has surpassed the venerated '06 in popularity. A .300 mega-magnum will not kill any deader than a .308 Win as long as bullets from each destroy parts necessary for pumping oxygenated blood to any animal's brain. The huge benefit of the .308 Win, at least how I see it, is that it is chambered in far lighter rifles and won't loosen teeth during bench shooting sessions. I wish you that absolute best of luck with your rifle and many successful hunting seasons. [/QUOTE]
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