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How To Hunt Big Game
In between 7mm-08 & .308
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<blockquote data-quote="cabelasken" data-source="post: 2225472" data-attributes="member: 117774"><p>I realize recoil is a factor in bringing up a young shooter to be proficient on the range and in the field. I know several acquaintances that can repeatedly put up 1/2 to 3/4 MOA groups with some heavy kickers at the range but are challenged to put down a standing deer or an elk at 200 yds. I also know that practice helps correct some of these issues and i find the challenge to make good handloads with good game bullets and then get to use them in the field is part of the fun leading up to the hunt. The difference in recoil of a 7-08 and 308 win when set up with equal weight rigs is not a lot. I would bet that I would not be able to tell the difference in recoil between a 140 gr 7-08 and a 150 gr 308. My suggestion would be regardless of the caliber, start off with a light bullet for caliber, with a light but safe powder charge and then work up. Keep shot count low per range session like 10-12 shots max. And use one of the bullets designed to expand on game at a reduced velocity. There are many excellet ones available in .284 caliber and .308.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="cabelasken, post: 2225472, member: 117774"] I realize recoil is a factor in bringing up a young shooter to be proficient on the range and in the field. I know several acquaintances that can repeatedly put up 1/2 to 3/4 MOA groups with some heavy kickers at the range but are challenged to put down a standing deer or an elk at 200 yds. I also know that practice helps correct some of these issues and i find the challenge to make good handloads with good game bullets and then get to use them in the field is part of the fun leading up to the hunt. The difference in recoil of a 7-08 and 308 win when set up with equal weight rigs is not a lot. I would bet that I would not be able to tell the difference in recoil between a 140 gr 7-08 and a 150 gr 308. My suggestion would be regardless of the caliber, start off with a light bullet for caliber, with a light but safe powder charge and then work up. Keep shot count low per range session like 10-12 shots max. And use one of the bullets designed to expand on game at a reduced velocity. There are many excellet ones available in .284 caliber and .308. [/QUOTE]
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