Best do-it-all hunting caliber

[dan belisle]

I would agree with you...

but there will never be a consensus on "a do-it-all hunting caliber" simply because everyone does not hunt the same...

yup. And yes, I agree on the 7 Mag. - dan

 

[Butcherbill]

300 WSM will beat both the 30-06 and 308 and fit in a short action.

Great if you reload, that said I’d take .308 just on availability of factory ammo pretty much anywhere I’ve looked the last two years. Have a buddy with a 300wsm that doesn’t hand load and he always says it’s tough to find ammo, this was even before shortages.

 

[mikeyb]

yup. And yes, I agree on the 7 Mag. - dan

I'm a huge fan, I don't think I've gone a full year without one since my first almost 25 years ago. It's been a great choice for most of my hunting as well.

Great if you reload, that said I’d take .308 just on availability of factory ammo pretty much anywhere I’ve looked the last two years. Have a buddy with a 300wsm that doesn’t hand load and he always says it’s tough to find ammo, this was even before shortages.

I've been buying brass when I can, I think I have two packages of Hornady 300 WSM brass in the cabinet and no short mags in sight, knowing full well that ammo doesn't grow on trees. It really is a great cartridge though.

 

[medvedqc]

here in the Yukon the minimums for bison are .30 calibre, 180-grain bullet, and 2,800 foot-pounds of muzzle energy. a 30-06 meets minimal requirements but is highly unrecommended

even the 300 magnums are on the light side but good luck in trying to change that ...

 

[DGY]

The 8x57 does it for me. 180gr TSX at 2780fps. 200gr at 2550/2600 fps. The 30-06 would be my second choice.

What I find for calculation is 200gn @ 2550fps= 2885flbs
Just wondering what do you use for calculator? Just to make sure I have the right numbers!

 

[hoytcanon]

What I find for calculation is 200gn @ 2550fps= 2885flbs
Just wondering what do you use for calculator? Just to make sure I have the right numbers!

Velocity X Velocity X weight ÷ 450,240

For your set up above it equals 2888 ft/lb, you were close enough.

 

[medvedqc]

Velocity X Velocity X weight ÷ 450,240

For your set up above it equals 2888 ft/lb, you were close enough, Phil.

not my mathematic Greg ... that is the other crazy french from the Yukon ...

 

[hoytcanon]

not my mathematic Greg ... that is the other crazy french from the Yukon ...

Oh, Yeah... sorry. I just saw the Avatar and assumed it was you... made the edit.

 

[DGY]

Thanks that is what I thought but always good to have a second opinion!!

 

[murph83]

308...full stop

 

[pathfinder76]

I’m becoming quite partial to the 338 WM.

 

[MiG25]

308...full stop

Good one!

 

[Spruster]

I’m becoming quite partial to the 338 WM.

flavour of the week Why so ?

 

[pathfinder76]

I’ve killed quite a bit with it the last couple of years (and I’ve used it over the years). It does a good job.

 

[Why not?]

Velocity X Velocity X weight ÷ 450,240

For your set up above it equals 2888 ft/lb, you were close enough.

Or, to make it easier to remember at any time, kinetic energy is equal to half of an object's mass multiplied by the velocity squared.

Ted

 

[john-brennan]

I'm a fan of the 7mm mag as a do-it-all hunting caliber.

I agree

 

[conor_90]

Chuck what load do you use in the 338 wm?

 

[pathfinder76]

Mostly the 225 TSX or 250 Partition.

 

[conor_90]

Good do it all loads imo

I switched to 275 Speer semi spitzers but haven’t taken any game with them. Lot of success with various 225 and 250 grain loads and 310 woodleighs

It’s just a big 30-06, trajectory and variety weights wise

 

[Spruster]

Chuck what load do you use in the 338 wm?

If memory serves me correctly . Chuck has shot one moose with the 338 , AND , it may have even been one of his kids that did it ..He has limited experience . It's all key board