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<blockquote data-quote="orkan" data-source="post: 407008" data-attributes="member: 25377"><p>I guess it depends largely on what its purpose is. One big vote for the 308 always comes from cost. The 308 is extremely cheap to shoot, especially so if you reload. I can reload a box of match grade ammo for about half the cost of the cheapest crap on the shelf. This affords you the ability to shoot it very frequently. Frequency results in proficiency! </p><p></p><p>Its definitely not the end-all be-all however. The 300 win mag is still pretty affordable, and will do the job at 1000-1500 much MUCH better than the 308. The WSM's get a little pricey. </p><p></p><p>Then there is recoil to contend with. A suppressed or braked rifle will take care of that. A straight unbraked, unsuppressed win mag will rock you pretty good. </p><p></p><p>So my recommendation would be like this: If you are just getting into long range shooting, and on a limited budget, go with a nice 308. If you have worked at extended range with the 308, and find it to be lacking, and have bigger funds available so you can feed a more expensive cartridge frequently, then go with a 300 win mag. </p><p></p><p>If money isn't an object in your shooting, maybe you want to step up even further. 338LM or edge maybe? 375CT? Gotta pay to play though, and I start to feel sick if too many days go by without having pulled the trigger. <img src="data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP///yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7" class="smilie smilie--sprite smilie--sprite2" alt=";)" title="Wink ;)" loading="lazy" data-shortname=";)" /></p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="orkan, post: 407008, member: 25377"] I guess it depends largely on what its purpose is. One big vote for the 308 always comes from cost. The 308 is extremely cheap to shoot, especially so if you reload. I can reload a box of match grade ammo for about half the cost of the cheapest crap on the shelf. This affords you the ability to shoot it very frequently. Frequency results in proficiency! Its definitely not the end-all be-all however. The 300 win mag is still pretty affordable, and will do the job at 1000-1500 much MUCH better than the 308. The WSM's get a little pricey. Then there is recoil to contend with. A suppressed or braked rifle will take care of that. A straight unbraked, unsuppressed win mag will rock you pretty good. So my recommendation would be like this: If you are just getting into long range shooting, and on a limited budget, go with a nice 308. If you have worked at extended range with the 308, and find it to be lacking, and have bigger funds available so you can feed a more expensive cartridge frequently, then go with a 300 win mag. If money isn't an object in your shooting, maybe you want to step up even further. 338LM or edge maybe? 375CT? Gotta pay to play though, and I start to feel sick if too many days go by without having pulled the trigger. ;) [/QUOTE]
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