longrangeschool
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I agree that the .308 is a great cartridge and has killed a lot of game animals. I simply believe in simply physics above all else. I think that the .30-06 cartridge has killed more elk than any other cartridge in the world, however I would not take a shot on big game out past 6-7 hundred yards with it. Without the necessary energy on target bullet performance is simply negated. I would never encourage a shooter to be punished uneccessarily from recoil. If a "flinch" is developed it can ruin any fun from shooting. If you plan to shoot an animal pretty close to the truck then the weight of the rifle is pretty much not an issue. But if you are going to pack it in a few miles then a 10-12 lb rifle will be quite a burden compared to a 5-7 lb setup. Again simple physics, the heavier the rifle the less felt recoil you have to deal with. I guess it just depends on what you plan to do with the rifle. I like to be able to take any of my rifles either out to the range, or hiking through the mountains so I am willing to deal with some added recoil from shooting a lighter, "convensional" rifle.
What are some of your favorite hunting rig setups? Everyone seems to have at least a couple favorite hunting rifles. Personally I love my .340 wthby mag. which is a Mark V Fibermark with a Weaver Grand Slam 3.5-10x50mm scope. It is easy to pack on my shoulder, recoil is not as bad as everyone thinks, and it hits HARD. If I do my part to make a good shot the rifle will perform well out past 3/4 of a mile.
Travis Kamps
(406) 580-9700
[email protected]
What are some of your favorite hunting rig setups? Everyone seems to have at least a couple favorite hunting rifles. Personally I love my .340 wthby mag. which is a Mark V Fibermark with a Weaver Grand Slam 3.5-10x50mm scope. It is easy to pack on my shoulder, recoil is not as bad as everyone thinks, and it hits HARD. If I do my part to make a good shot the rifle will perform well out past 3/4 of a mile.
Travis Kamps
(406) 580-9700
[email protected]