Why practical choices matter more than powerful calibers.

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New hunters often get overwhelmed by advice on the “best” caliber. The truth is, shot placement matters far more than having the biggest cartridge. A well-placed shot with a caliber you shoot confidently will always beat a more powerful rifle you can’t handle well.


Keep it simple by choosing a common caliber like .308, .30-06, .270, or .30-30. They’re easy to find almost anywhere, along with magazines and replacement parts. A reliable rifle in a common caliber is the smartest all-around choice for any beginner.
 
As much as it pains me to say it, 6.5cm is a fantastic first hunting rifle option. Great availability of rifles and ammo, plenty of power for most big game, and not a lot of recoil to develop bad habits. 308win/270win are not BIG kickers, but they're enough to develop a flinch especially in the budget rifles like the Savage Axis and Ruger American that are many new hunters' first guns, as they tend to be on the light side compared to the wood stocked Remingtons and Rugers of the past.

Add in that new Federal PEAK ammo and it isn't a bad option for the big guys like moose and elk as well.

I'm a 7mm08 fan personally, but it just doesn't have the market share that the 6.5cm does for me to suggest it as a good option for someone just getting started in the sport.
 
Cuxt said:
New hunters often get overwhelmed by advice on the “best” caliber. The truth is, shot placement matters far more than having the biggest cartridge. A well-placed shot with a caliber you shoot confidently will always beat a more powerful rifle you can’t handle well.


Keep it simple by choosing a common caliber like .308, .30-06, .270, or .30-30. They’re easy to find almost anywhere, along with magazines and replacement parts. A reliable rifle in a common caliber is the smartest all-around choice for any beginner.
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Well there you go guys, we don't need to discuss firearms and cartridges anymore. Shut this forum down!
 
Deathrawt said:
So my 375 h&h isn’t a good squirrel gun??
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Actually, the 375 H&H is probably the most versatile... If you reload.
- Subsonic cast bullets are good for plinking (Or squirrels)
- Load it with some light stuff (like 175's or 200's) and it makes a mean varmint gun
- 300's will have enough power for just about anything :cool:

But there's a point to be made about spending less time worrying about the perfect caliber... And spending more time practicing to be a better shooter.
 
if you dont hunt grouse with a 338 win mag, you are a wimp...nobody uses 22lr or #7 bird shot...yall need to grow up..lol
 
Cuxt said:
New hunters often get overwhelmed by advice on the “best” caliber. The truth is, shot placement matters far more than having the biggest cartridge. A well-placed shot with a caliber you shoot confidently will always beat a more powerful rifle you can’t handle well.


Keep it simple by choosing a common caliber like .308, .30-06, .270, or .30-30. They’re easy to find almost anywhere, along with magazines and replacement parts. A reliable rifle in a common caliber is the smartest all-around choice for any beginner.
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Welcome to the forum.
I can appreciate the sensibility in what you're saying but as you found out these statements are very common and old conversation points! Lol. Did you use Google for that?
All good and don't let it stop you from joining in future conversations.
Lots of good people and info around here
 
ScottB said:
If it's just practicality and not a hobby, sure. But it is a hobby so I like having dozens of options to choose from when I go out in the field or to the range.
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I love my 257 roberts it is fun. Maybe not mainstream but who cares.
I have " practical" rifles if needed due to ammo scarcity etc.
I hunt with a supergrade 270 win
Some consider this impractical.
 
chuckAA said:
I love my 257 roberts it is fun. Maybe not mainstream but who cares.
I have " practical" rifles if needed due to ammo scarcity etc.
I hunt with a supergrade 270 win
Some consider this impractical.
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I should take my 270 Win Supergrade hunting one of these days. Trouble is, I’d have to go past 8 safes full of rifles that at the moment of choice edge it out for something. It might be more accurate, or lighter, or more powerful, or better suited for long fange, or weather resistant or a new toy or any of dozens of sometimes dubious reasons but it sure seems to sit a lot while others go hunting. Not to say it wouldn’t work just fine for what most people do most of the time, but I’d rather walk around with 10 bucks in my pocket than 5. That applies even when I probably don’t even need the 5.😃

Why is the comparison always between a good hit with smaller calibers and a bad hit with bigger ones? Why not compare good hits with both, or bad hits for both?
 
Dogleg said:
I should take my 270 Win Supergrade hunting one of these days. Trouble is, I’d have to go past 8 safes full of rifles that at the moment of choice edge it out for something. It might be more accurate, or lighter, or more powerful, or better suited for long fange, or weather resistant or a new toy or any of dozens of sometimes dubious reasons but it sure seems to sit a lot while others go hunting. Not to say it wouldn’t work just fine for what most people do most of the time, but I’d rather walk around with 10 bucks in my pocket than 5. That applies even when I probably don’t even need the 5.😃

Why is the comparison always between a good hit with smaller calibers and a bad hit with bigger ones? Why not compare good hits with both, or bad hits for both?
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A rifle you can shoot and practice time
Be it big or small caliber
 
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