Forums
New posts
Search forums
What's new
Articles
Latest reviews
Author list
Classifieds
Log in
Register
What's new
Search
Search
Search titles and first posts only
Search titles only
By:
New posts
Search forums
Menu
Log in
Register
Install the app
Install
Forums
Hunting
The Basics, Starting Out
New Member looking to get into the sport
JavaScript is disabled. For a better experience, please enable JavaScript in your browser before proceeding.
You are using an out of date browser. It may not display this or other websites correctly.
You should upgrade or use an
alternative browser
.
Reply to thread
Message
<blockquote data-quote="johnnyk" data-source="post: 990089" data-attributes="member: 307"><p>Hey Kyle,</p><p>Welcome to LongRangeHunting. I'm not going to get too deep in it as others will probably chime in and add to the mix and hopefully all this will help steer you down the right path(s).</p><p>Sounds like your boss might be a good inspiration. The .308 is a good cartridge to cut your teeth on. Recoil is not too bad, the ballistics are there for at least 750-800 yards consistently, and there are tons of info and ammo for it.</p><p>The .300 WinMag is more (a lot more) of the .308Win. I owned/shot a .308 years ago and now own/shoot the .300WinMag. I think it's safe to say that just short of a dislocated shoulder or detached retina, I will probably never lay down the .300 and go back to the .308.</p><p>Nothing wrong with the .308 and I'm not bashing it, but the .300 is consistently effective out to 1000-1200yds (and beyond in the right hands). This increased range and power comes at a price and that would be recoil. Some folks, especially newbie's, tend to develop a flinch, which can wreak havoc on your form, your confidence and your ability to hit the broadside of a barn. There are things, however, that can be done to reduce recoil and that is a good recoil pad and a muzzle break.</p><p>I have added both to my .300 since moving up to the 208/210gn projectiles.</p><p>Hopefully, along your journey you will pick up reloading and develop a love for it also. I think you'll find that reloading and shooting perpetuate one another. </p><p>Anyway, there's a little bit of info (and opinion). Welcome aboard and happy shooting. JohnnyK.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="johnnyk, post: 990089, member: 307"] Hey Kyle, Welcome to LongRangeHunting. I'm not going to get too deep in it as others will probably chime in and add to the mix and hopefully all this will help steer you down the right path(s). Sounds like your boss might be a good inspiration. The .308 is a good cartridge to cut your teeth on. Recoil is not too bad, the ballistics are there for at least 750-800 yards consistently, and there are tons of info and ammo for it. The .300 WinMag is more (a lot more) of the .308Win. I owned/shot a .308 years ago and now own/shoot the .300WinMag. I think it's safe to say that just short of a dislocated shoulder or detached retina, I will probably never lay down the .300 and go back to the .308. Nothing wrong with the .308 and I'm not bashing it, but the .300 is consistently effective out to 1000-1200yds (and beyond in the right hands). This increased range and power comes at a price and that would be recoil. Some folks, especially newbie's, tend to develop a flinch, which can wreak havoc on your form, your confidence and your ability to hit the broadside of a barn. There are things, however, that can be done to reduce recoil and that is a good recoil pad and a muzzle break. I have added both to my .300 since moving up to the 208/210gn projectiles. Hopefully, along your journey you will pick up reloading and develop a love for it also. I think you'll find that reloading and shooting perpetuate one another. Anyway, there's a little bit of info (and opinion). Welcome aboard and happy shooting. JohnnyK. [/QUOTE]
Insert quotes…
Verification
Post reply
Forums
Hunting
The Basics, Starting Out
New Member looking to get into the sport
Top