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Making A Case For The 308 Winchester By Michael Eichelle
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<blockquote data-quote="mnoland30" data-source="post: 528213" data-attributes="member: 29323"><p>I once read an article that talked about how American's shooting skills got suddenly better when the .270 came out. We went from 180 gr. bullets to 139 gr. bullets. Recoil matters. In my old age, I've started shooting much reduced loads, with very good results on game. </p><p></p><p>A few years ago I ran across this advertisement for the 6 mm and 7mm BR.</p><p><a href="http://www.eabco.com/Reports/report05.htm" target="_blank">Trajectory, Meat Damage, and Knock-Down</a></p><p></p><p>I have found it to be true. I use all 7mm because I like the bullet selection and the ballistics. I loaded my 7mm WSM down to 7mm-08 speeds with Berger bullets and got great accuracy and quick kills. One shot kill on elk (two steps and a roll down the hill) at 350 yards convinced me. </p><p></p><p>The rifle I shoot the best is my little 7-30 Waters in a Thompson Contender with 120 grain Barnes bullets. I shot a Barbary sheep (notoriously tough) at 230 yards, with complete penetration and dropped it in its tracks with a broken shoulder. I wouldn't hesitate to shoot any deer sized animal with that load out to 250 yards, and probably further. I'm convinced that the lighter recoil is what makes it so much easier to shoot off-hand. </p><p></p><p>I also use limbsaver butt pads on my heavy recoil rifles. They make a big difference. </p><p></p><p>Take a look at the recoil calculators and you'll see a difference. Less is more.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="mnoland30, post: 528213, member: 29323"] I once read an article that talked about how American's shooting skills got suddenly better when the .270 came out. We went from 180 gr. bullets to 139 gr. bullets. Recoil matters. In my old age, I've started shooting much reduced loads, with very good results on game. A few years ago I ran across this advertisement for the 6 mm and 7mm BR. [url=http://www.eabco.com/Reports/report05.htm]Trajectory, Meat Damage, and Knock-Down[/url] I have found it to be true. I use all 7mm because I like the bullet selection and the ballistics. I loaded my 7mm WSM down to 7mm-08 speeds with Berger bullets and got great accuracy and quick kills. One shot kill on elk (two steps and a roll down the hill) at 350 yards convinced me. The rifle I shoot the best is my little 7-30 Waters in a Thompson Contender with 120 grain Barnes bullets. I shot a Barbary sheep (notoriously tough) at 230 yards, with complete penetration and dropped it in its tracks with a broken shoulder. I wouldn't hesitate to shoot any deer sized animal with that load out to 250 yards, and probably further. I'm convinced that the lighter recoil is what makes it so much easier to shoot off-hand. I also use limbsaver butt pads on my heavy recoil rifles. They make a big difference. Take a look at the recoil calculators and you'll see a difference. Less is more. [/QUOTE]
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