Looking to get back out hunting now that I have more time. What’s everyone’s opinion on a 308 for an all around hunting rifle. I mainly be hunting deer but there’s lots of moose and bears around so I’m looking for something that would be a good fit for everything. I got a couple different ones I’ve been looking at for a while but still can’t settle on the caliber so I’d like some input.
Opinions on a 308 for an all around rifle?
- Thread starter Smokey82
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Meh - I have a 6.5x55 Swede. No need for the Creedmor lolA real man would have one of each
Bobert1212
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Hahaha. This is the way!A real man would have one of each
I’d like to say usually not more the 300 yards but who knows for sure. As for recoil I’m not overly concerned, yet lol and I’m not sure about reloading yet but do have a couple buddies that would let me hang out in the garage and load up for an evening.
308 Win in a Tikka T3X SS Lite Is as GOOD as it gets ! 7-08 Rem is Nice choice too or a 30-06 is Very hard to Beat . JMO RJ
308 and 30-06 both have large amounts of available factory ammo in various weights.
As per PSE the 270 Win is also a caliber you might look at.
As my comment to his, I prefer the old 6.5x55 Swede over the new 6.5 Creed. Deer and bear with 140's and 160's for moose.
I have a 30-06 loaded with 180s for moose.
308 has 150s for bear
30-30 lever with cast 170s for deer.
Veriety is the spice of life.
I agree the Creedmore is meh but if one ever crossed my path at a stellar price I would be inclined to get it.
308 has 150s for bear
30-30 lever with cast 170s for deer.
Veriety is the spice of life.
I agree the Creedmore is meh but if one ever crossed my path at a stellar price I would be inclined to get it.
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- Fraser Valley, B.C.
.308 would be just fine. Actually just finished a .308 build that is my backup rifle/grab an go rifle while I’m fiddling with other things.
6.5x55 Swede is fun. I’ve used a few different 6.5s over the years but only kept my 6.5x55 and 6.5PRC.
338 Federal would be fun.
7mm08 would work as well as numerous cartridges others have mentioned.
The big thing to be aware of is projectile choice and limiting yourself to its design and use case. Monolithics have a minimum impact speed so for factory loadings be aware of that.
I like my .308 so I wouldn’t hesitate to take it with me. I just tend to be playing with other cartridges at the time. (338 RCM is my new favourite.)
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6.5x55 Swede is fun. I’ve used a few different 6.5s over the years but only kept my 6.5x55 and 6.5PRC.
338 Federal would be fun.
7mm08 would work as well as numerous cartridges others have mentioned.
The big thing to be aware of is projectile choice and limiting yourself to its design and use case. Monolithics have a minimum impact speed so for factory loadings be aware of that.
I like my .308 so I wouldn’t hesitate to take it with me. I just tend to be playing with other cartridges at the time. (338 RCM is my new favourite.)
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This is wishful thinking friend.
My Tikka T3x stainless laminates in 30-06 and 6.5x55 look pretty much exactly the same
