Is it a good idea?
My dad... who has been hunting for more years then I am old, insists that it's not enough. Over 150 yards, he thinks the .308 wont have enough power in case the POI is not perfect. where my dad hunts, the longest shot is about 250 yards if I remember right.
I've been reading alot of topics about this, both here and many US forums. I've found answers to be about 50/50 in this regard.
The main reason behind this discussion is I've been shopping for my first rifle lately, I've been looking at many nice .308 like a Savage 10-FCP-K. I would go hunting maybe once a year, but I dont want to miss an opportunity... but I go to the range once every 2 weeks if not more. Makes sense until I get enough funds for more toys that I look for something that can accommodate both.
BTW, he hunts with a 7mm Rem Mag. I cant deny the fact it's a superior round over 150 yards for larger game.
The other solution... I have been looking at the Savage Edge/Axis series in 7mm-08 also knowing should do the job and wont break the bank and buy the other toy later...
My dad... who has been hunting for more years then I am old, insists that it's not enough. Over 150 yards, he thinks the .308 wont have enough power in case the POI is not perfect. where my dad hunts, the longest shot is about 250 yards if I remember right.
I've been reading alot of topics about this, both here and many US forums. I've found answers to be about 50/50 in this regard.
The main reason behind this discussion is I've been shopping for my first rifle lately, I've been looking at many nice .308 like a Savage 10-FCP-K. I would go hunting maybe once a year, but I dont want to miss an opportunity... but I go to the range once every 2 weeks if not more. Makes sense until I get enough funds for more toys that I look for something that can accommodate both.
BTW, he hunts with a 7mm Rem Mag. I cant deny the fact it's a superior round over 150 yards for larger game.
The other solution... I have been looking at the Savage Edge/Axis series in 7mm-08 also knowing should do the job and wont break the bank and buy the other toy later...