Best all around hunting caliber

[MiG25]

the only reason to pick the 308 over the 30-06 is if you want a savage 99.

 

[Vyrtual]

Best calibre? Kinda like asking what's the best car I guess.

IMO the "best" is the one you're most comfortable shooting and can place on target the most consistently. It depends on where you're hunting as well
If I could only have one hunting rifle if probably go with a .308. Very diverse loads available, and found everywhere. Big enough to drop whatever you want, and small enough not to completely destroy the smaller stuff. This year I'm doing all my hunting with grandpas old '94 30/30 and and .44 ranch hand with a full stock. It's the year of the open sight lever for me lol.

I'd say don't worry so much about it and get out there and shoot some different loads/calibers/platforms and see what you shoot best. And have fun!

 

[pisces-guy]

Well, if you're not after the big bears, just ungulates, then a .308 loaded with Barnes TTSX ammo will easily take anything with antlers,
and have a bit less recoil snap than a 30.06. Short action as well, for a stiffer receiver and a shorter bolt throw. Ammo is
easy to find as well, and it doesn't carry a higher price like the magnum cartridges do.

 

[two-dogs]

if it's chicken hunting, I like the 410 caliber.

 

[Varmit]

so, It's settled then, 30-06

 

[daka]

For Ontario hunting i think .270 WSM is ultimate caliber.
From coyote with lighter bullets like 90 gr to 150 barnes for moose it is good for anything.

 

[Bowie]

I think this is the best gun for hunting zombie leprechauns. It would also be an excellent choice for Burrowing Owls.

500 Cruiser
.410 Bore, 6-Shot, 18.5" Barrel, Pistol Grip Stock, Bead Sight

 

[two-dogs]

so, It's settled then, 30-06

nope, the 308 won it away back there in the dudes count! BY A COUNTRY MILE!!! Voting is closed after the Winner is announced!

 

[triplepete]

I have a 30.06 but I been looking at 7mm RMag. Research tells me a 175gr 7mm out of a RMag has more punch and reach than a 180gr 30.06. - also less subject to wind.

Can anyone tell me how much recoil is felt from a 7mm RMag vs 30.06?

 

[Dogleg]

About the same.

 

[Calum]

I have a 30.06 but I been looking at 7mm RMag. Research tells me a 175gr 7mm out of a RMag has more punch and reach than a 180gr 30.06. - also less subject to wind.

Can anyone tell me how much recoil is felt from a 7mm RMag vs 30.06?

Depends on the weight and fit of the rifle.
Generally I found the 30.06 to be nicer to shoot then the 7mm.

Both rifles where identical Savage 111's.

I'd go with the 30.06 but would be perfectly happy with a .308 for my hunting needs.

 

[mackillan]

All things equal a 7mm rem mag recoil is similar to 30-06. Now a 300 win mag in a tikka t3 lite is another story

 

[Tikka6xc]

30-30

 

[leeelmer]

35 whelen all the way!!

 

[two-dogs]

30 cal, 308 cart

 

[gtrussell]

Blah, blah, blah... blah, blah.

Good and very helpfull answer.

 

[Mike Oxbig]

30/06, .308, .270 Personally I like the .270 the best.

 

[The Kurgan]

Let us not forget the 7x57 and 7mm08

 

[two-dogs]

Let us not forget the 7x57 and 7mm08

certainly not forgotten, I wear the 7mm poppy too! Gee, there are sooooo many good ones! Life is grand!

 

[SHELL SHUCKER]

6.5x55 or .260 Rem. would suit me fine.