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<blockquote data-quote="X3MHunter" data-source="post: 297560" data-attributes="member: 18756"><p>Montana,</p><p> </p><p>I agree with you that there are too many calibers ballistically superior to the 308, in fact, I don't even own a 308 and often times find myself making fun of my buddy that shoots one in F-Class FT/R telling him that he is ballistically challenged, eventhough he can really shoot it like a pro. </p><p> </p><p>But for this thread alone, I think the 308 is the best possible candidate due to the fact that Slafav does not handload, if he did I would recommend a 260 which is ballistically superior to the 308. Also like I said before, he can get any rifle he likes in 308, can't say the same for any other calibers.</p><p> </p><p>Also, Slafav is only looking to hunt deer at 400 yards, and you said it yourself that most of the "better" cartridges beat the 308 after 500 yards, so for that reason I think the 308 is a better cartridge for HIS needs.</p><p> </p><p>My long range rifles are a 300 Win. Mag. and a 280 Ackley Improved, both of which are way better cartridges than the 308. But the reason I use these is because my expected shots could be up to 700 yards and beyond, if I knew they would be 500 and closer, my choice of calibers would be different.</p><p> </p><p>Also I don't practice with them as much because of the greater cost, recoil, and barrel burning abilities. I use a 6BRX for practicing because it is cheaper, less recoil and can shoot it forever without worrying about my barrel or throat.</p><p> </p><p>Anyways, I think if we were just discussing best long range cartridges you and I would be in complete agreement, but again, I don't think that's what this thread is about.</p><p> </p><p>X3M</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="X3MHunter, post: 297560, member: 18756"] Montana, I agree with you that there are too many calibers ballistically superior to the 308, in fact, I don't even own a 308 and often times find myself making fun of my buddy that shoots one in F-Class FT/R telling him that he is ballistically challenged, eventhough he can really shoot it like a pro. But for this thread alone, I think the 308 is the best possible candidate due to the fact that Slafav does not handload, if he did I would recommend a 260 which is ballistically superior to the 308. Also like I said before, he can get any rifle he likes in 308, can't say the same for any other calibers. Also, Slafav is only looking to hunt deer at 400 yards, and you said it yourself that most of the "better" cartridges beat the 308 after 500 yards, so for that reason I think the 308 is a better cartridge for HIS needs. My long range rifles are a 300 Win. Mag. and a 280 Ackley Improved, both of which are way better cartridges than the 308. But the reason I use these is because my expected shots could be up to 700 yards and beyond, if I knew they would be 500 and closer, my choice of calibers would be different. Also I don't practice with them as much because of the greater cost, recoil, and barrel burning abilities. I use a 6BRX for practicing because it is cheaper, less recoil and can shoot it forever without worrying about my barrel or throat. Anyways, I think if we were just discussing best long range cartridges you and I would be in complete agreement, but again, I don't think that's what this thread is about. X3M [/QUOTE]
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