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<blockquote data-quote="jaybo" data-source="post: 1596669" data-attributes="member: 46742"><p>There are too many variables to say too much gun for just any task. 99% of the time I hunt white tail deer. I use anything from a 243, 270, 308, or 300WM depending on weather conditions or which scope I want to use. Most of the time I use my 308 due to it having a higher power scope to help determine whether I want to harvest a particular animal. I know I could use a spotting scope but don't always have the luxury of time. In rainy conditions, I'll go with the 300WM to lessen the probability of having a tracking job in less than ideal conditions. For the most part, the 270 or 308 get the job done with what I would consider sufficient bullet weight and energy to take the animal down as quickly and humanely as possible.</p><p></p><p> </p><p></p><p>Having said that, the way I came to have the 300WM was I was looking at going with a group elk hunting in Montana a few years ago. I have a 270 Weatherby shooting 150 grain Bergers which I have used for elk and that is not what I wanted to carry in Grizzly country. I got the 300WM and am shooting 200 grain accubonds. Now this is not what I would choose if I were going grizzly hunting, but I figured it was my best bet for what I would be able to shoot accurately without being afraid of it.</p><p></p><p> </p><p></p><p>My old hunting buddy hunted for years with a 3006 but liked to come across as a tough guy so he got a 338WM. One trip to the range and the next time I saw it he had a muzzle brake on it. When I saw it I had to give him a hard time. What's with the muzzle break Mr. Macho? _ _ _ _ you man! I wanted the kids to be able to shoot it too. Yeah right!</p><p></p><p> </p><p></p><p>The husband of one of my wife's friends hunts in Africa every year. I can't remember exactly what he is shooting but I think it is a 416 Remington mag and he is using a 400 grain Barnes TSX. He said he wanted to be able to take any game animal encountered from any angle standing or laying down. If I were paying that much money to make a hunt I guess I would feel the same way.</p><p></p><p> </p><p></p><p>Hard to say how much is too much gun. Too many variables.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="jaybo, post: 1596669, member: 46742"] There are too many variables to say too much gun for just any task. 99% of the time I hunt white tail deer. I use anything from a 243, 270, 308, or 300WM depending on weather conditions or which scope I want to use. Most of the time I use my 308 due to it having a higher power scope to help determine whether I want to harvest a particular animal. I know I could use a spotting scope but don’t always have the luxury of time. In rainy conditions, I’ll go with the 300WM to lessen the probability of having a tracking job in less than ideal conditions. For the most part, the 270 or 308 get the job done with what I would consider sufficient bullet weight and energy to take the animal down as quickly and humanely as possible. Having said that, the way I came to have the 300WM was I was looking at going with a group elk hunting in Montana a few years ago. I have a 270 Weatherby shooting 150 grain Bergers which I have used for elk and that is not what I wanted to carry in Grizzly country. I got the 300WM and am shooting 200 grain accubonds. Now this is not what I would choose if I were going grizzly hunting, but I figured it was my best bet for what I would be able to shoot accurately without being afraid of it. My old hunting buddy hunted for years with a 3006 but liked to come across as a tough guy so he got a 338WM. One trip to the range and the next time I saw it he had a muzzle brake on it. When I saw it I had to give him a hard time. What’s with the muzzle break Mr. Macho? _ _ _ _ you man! I wanted the kids to be able to shoot it too. Yeah right! The husband of one of my wife’s friends hunts in Africa every year. I can’t remember exactly what he is shooting but I think it is a 416 Remington mag and he is using a 400 grain Barnes TSX. He said he wanted to be able to take any game animal encountered from any angle standing or laying down. If I were paying that much money to make a hunt I guess I would feel the same way. Hard to say how much is too much gun. Too many variables. [/QUOTE]
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