I'd like to thank the OP for starting this thread. For folks in a similar situation, such as myself, where the minute and some rather grandiose details between these calibers are completely unknown to us. There has been a ton of useful and insightful information shared here which will help us (newbies) in choosing the right tools for the job. I guess that's why we joined CGN to begin with. Sorry for the interruption...carry on...
Need guidance from experienced hunter
- Thread starter DocBurN
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Are you planning to eat your harvested game on a BBQ or in a meat slushy?
Lol!
I've hunted a fair bit with the .300, and the steaks were the same on the bbq as ones killed by my .308.
This thread started as one rifle for NA, and that includes BIG animals in my books. If the op stays in quebec to hunt, then the .308 is a great choice, but quebec isn't all North America is it...
blasted_saber
CGN Ultra frequent flyer
- Location
- A blue part of Ontario
308 is a little cheaper. 308 has less recoil. 308 can also fire 7.62x51 which is available in large quantities, something which isnt nearly as easy to find in 3006
I just dont think i'll go hunt elephants in Africa but i guesstimate in my life time i'll go on many hunting trip all over N-A since its easily doable for me.
Also.. from what i took here.. im still going to shop for a 30-06 unless someone find me a reason not to. I live in Quebec (well Montreal now) so its the place i should hunt to most.. then why not a 30-06 ?
its the weekend, so i need to go to my gunstore and burn cash.. i have no choice
so i'll start checking for price of ammo and what rifle brand they hold in 30-06. i'll wait to buy the actual rifle so that i am sure i wont change my mind on caliber again [most likely, i'll go hunt next year.. not right now]What would be the 30-06 cadillac rifle ?
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Tried every calibers, bought many rifles, but at the end, i always did come back to my 308 ( i own 15 308, i think i like them ), if you except the big bears ( dangerous ) a 165 gr Accubond @ 2800+ is more than enough for the rest in NA... My 0.02... JP. PS: Shooting perfectly with a 308 will always beat shooting average with a 338 mag....
From my needs and the clear anwsers regarding caliber.. here is where we are:
270 (3 votes)
Kelly Timoffee, Biggunners, Maxkeg
30-06 (9 votes)
VLT79, Bowie, sobo4303, Eagleye, memaquay, Boomer, Bookworm, chappy, Cleftwynd
308 (6 votes)
dand883, kamlooky, tbrwlf, blasted_saber, blargon, caramel
270 (3 votes)
Kelly Timoffee, Biggunners, Maxkeg
30-06 (9 votes)
VLT79, Bowie, sobo4303, Eagleye, memaquay, Boomer, Bookworm, chappy, Cleftwynd
308 (6 votes)
dand883, kamlooky, tbrwlf, blasted_saber, blargon, caramel
tylerjwitty
CGN frequent flyer
- Location
- Northern Ontario
this has nothing to do with the chambering but rather bullet placement combidened with improper bullet selection
tylerjwitty
CGN frequent flyer
- Location
- Northern Ontario
its the weekend, so i need to go to my gunstore and burn cash.. i have no choice
What would be the 30-06 cadillac rifle ?
never buy new unless you have too . its the same as buying a new car. losses about 15% as soon as it leaves the store. buy it off here. the worst you lose is shipping unless you don't research how much there going for...
witty
its the weekend, so i need to go to my gunstore and burn cash.. i have no choice
What would be the 30-06 cadillac rifle ?
The "cadillac" rifle is the one that you like the most. If you are talking about high-dollar, Heym, Sauer, and new Mausers come to mind. That's $4K plus territory. If you want something off the hook, head over to Martini and Hagn. Brand new and reasonably priced, I'd be looking at CZ and Winchester M70. 2nd hand, probably requiring a bit of TLC, commercial M98 from Tradex (no walk-ins, though).
- Location
- Prince Albert, Sk
BUY THE RIFLE THAT FITS YOU!!!! New , used, cheap, expensive, ugly or pretty it don't matter.
You may find a used $300 rifle that will complement you and your body size, however this may go the other way on the price spectrum.
Decide on the MAX you are going to spend but don't forget to look at all rifles from that price and below.Of course they will sell you the most expensive but it may not be the one that fits you.
Don't buy a rifle you cannot hold, especially if you never held that model before.
You may find a used $300 rifle that will complement you and your body size, however this may go the other way on the price spectrum.
Decide on the MAX you are going to spend but don't forget to look at all rifles from that price and below.Of course they will sell you the most expensive but it may not be the one that fits you.
Don't buy a rifle you cannot hold, especially if you never held that model before.
its the weekend, so i need to go to my gunstore and burn cash.. i have no choice
What would be the 30-06 cadillac rifle ?
Hold on there... Enjoy your search for your new toy!
Find one that feels good when you throw it up to shoot, is visually pleasing to your eyes and is well made. Everyone's perception of 'Cadillac' is different, but in my case the best quality rifle is the Cooper, and I'm pretty sure they wont have a selection of them at your local gun shop. Sakos are good but the older ones are better. Saying that, did you have a look at the mint Foresters in the equipment exchange? There's a couple of really nice ones in there calibered in 30-06.
Generally I would recommend buying a quality new rifle over used, with my second choice being quality used. New will lose a bit when you sell it, but you also have a confirmed history with it. Who knows what kind of abuse the previous owner(s) has thrown at it.
Take your time, know your budget and have fun. If you're in a pinch I'm sure you have a friend that will lend you a rifle at short notice for a hunt if you promise to take care of it...
