Since we are discussing efficiency these days, the reasonable 300 Magnums.

Dogleg said:
Recoil is mostly mental; or nobody would be able to get used to it. They don’t wake up one morning with a callus on their shoulder, but with a callus of the mind. Heck; they may discover that they like recoil and miss it when it isnt there.
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Yup, with a moose in the glass, .375H&H feels like a pellet gun.
 
My 30/06 Long throat is just so close to those numbers shooting 175/ 178gr bullets @ 2880 ft-per seconds hot... Normally I tap it kool to extend the barrel and brass life.

I miss my magnums fore sure,,, but change had to happen since my old school Ought-6 sat lonely for alooooong time...

Yes,,, it won't perform like the smooth 300's,,, but I enjoy chasing the shirt tales of good times...

Koodoos to those who can take full advantage of the power house cartrages,,, that's what really counts.

Pal Don North of the 58th.
 
Well, my last 300 H&H, an FN Sporter is on its way to a new home.

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The 308 Norma will have to do. ;)

Ted
 
Dogleg said:
Near as I can tell, the extra powder goes to recoil and noise. There's a practical limit to how much powder can be shoved down a hole.

For the most part the other 300s appeal to people who either fight off or have succumed to the urge to show up with a 16 gauge. Nothing wrong with being different or wanting to do things the hard way I suppose.
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Dammit I resemble that comment. Was nodding away at the post and hit the 16ga... yes. I did a disproportionate amount of hunting with a Parker 16. Also attracted to the .300 H&H. These days I fight a constant internal struggle between off the shelf simplicity and the obscure.
 
One of the best features of the 300 mags is they cut down on wondering. Wondering costs a lot of money and time; especially if it leads you to want to bridge the gap between wondering and knowing. Wondering if your .300 is a good choice for a (insert name of thin skinned game here) at (insert any range you are proficient at) in (name a condition) is largely a waste of time because inevitably the answer is "yes." If you're wondering if something else is much better in a more specific situation the answer is "Maybe but not by much".

This should clear your mind for wondering something that matters like where your next trip should be.
 
Dogleg said:
One of the best features of the 300 mags is they cut down on wondering. Wondering costs a lot of money and time; especially if it leads you to want to bridge the gap between wondering and knowing. Wondering if your .300 is a good choice for a (insert name of thin skinned game here) at (insert any range you are proficient at) in (name a condition) is largely a waste of time because inevitably the answer is "yes." If you're wondering if something else is much better in a more specific situation the answer is "Maybe but not by much".

This should clear your mind for wondering something that matters like where your next trip should be.
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At this point I'm almost exclusively shooting magnums largely for the reason(s) you're outlining. Through reloading I can tame a magnum should I choose, and I can ramp it up should the need arise. Can't do that with a short action case though.
 
"It is a good rule always to try to get as close to the game as possible. At the same time, I am a great believer in powder burning, and if I cannot get near I will generally try a shot anyhow if there is any chance of the rifle carrying it to it." - Teddy R.

Its interesting to see you guys discussing the value of the 300 magnums. I'm so used to seeing most oldtimers (Douglas excluded, obviously) extolling the virtues of the non-magnums.
 
Suther said:
"It is a good rule always to try to get as close to the game as possible. At the same time, I am a great believer in powder burning, and if I cannot get near I will generally try a shot anyhow if there is any chance of the rifle carrying it to it." - Teddy R.

Its interesting to see you guys discussing the value of the 300 magnums. I'm so used to seeing most oldtimers (Douglas excluded, obviously) extolling the virtues of the non-magnums.
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When I was getting into hunting I was told "Shoot as big a caliber as you can handle comfortable." I can't see any downside to following the advice, so I do.
 
I know this is an old thread, but just to add a bit to the mix I recently sighted in a 30-06 that has an extremely long throat.

You can just keep putting more and more powder in the case until it is pressing hard past 2900!

Ted
 
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