whilst on the hunt, carry different ammo?

[WhelanLad]

So just to Add to this,

I went out today with the mag full of ttsx, an in my stock ammo pouch had 2 federals with X on the primer, for Justin' , but I never did fire a shot, will do the same again this afternoon.. the pooches need some meat so I wont be too picky

WL

 

[kamlooky]

Good thing yer over thare, cuss Justin over here kuld meen many tangs..................

 

[WhelanLad]

Ay i hit 1 with the ttsx

 

[kodiakjack]

I always carry a handful of surplus FMJ when hunting. Not for game, but for signal shots. Yes, we have radios, but I love that moment when you here a far off shot and your heart stops while listening to see if it's "your gang's" signal.

Ontario btw. No rules on carrying FMJ whilst hunting.

 

[kodiakjack]

Well I have heard of some people who would make some "Rabbit loads" for their .308 by putting a 00 shot into the case neck. Can't remember if they used any powder or just a primer. According to them it made a subsonic projectile suitable for taking down a rabbit without obliterating it like a .308 projectile might.

I'm curious to try it myself but I needed to wait until I had a shotgun to justify getting any shotgun ammo.


I just realized I sold my only remaining .308 rifle.

Hmm, now I need a new rifle I guess.

Doesn't need to be a .308. Comes in over 70 calibers: http://www3.telus.net/gamegetter/Calibers.html

 

[Kenny_G2]

With the 338 wm I have been known to carry two different loads, one for moose and the other for signal/driving shots and partridge. The moose loads are usually 250 gr premium bullets and the other load is a 225 hornady soft point. Both are full power loads so both would work for moose and out to 200 yards they both shoot relatively close.

 

[Boomer]

While I don't carry finisher loads specifically, I have been known to have a few small game loads in my pocket, should there be an opportunity to supplement the larder.

 

[Silverado]

I seldom carry more than one load on my person when hunting.

One exception is when I carry my 30-06 for hunting in country that has Grizzly Bears around.
Then I have 4-5 200 Grain Partitions with me for the extra "clout"
In 2 of my 30-06 rifles, they print to the same POI at 100 & 200 yards as do the 165's and 180's.

A 200 grain Partition at 2700 fps will put a serious hurt on a big Bear.

Regards, Dave.

I used to do the same, when hunting deer in Grizzly country. Since then I've realized that I don't have a worry hitting a WT or Mule deer with a big, heavy bullet, so no need anymore.

Fate may leave me hunting with a 375 Ruger soon, so certainly no need for a separate bear load there. If I end up with the 308 instead? A-load-building we shall go.

 

[wasrupzuk]

I seldom carry more than one load on my person when hunting.

One exception is when I carry my 30-06 for hunting in country that has Grizzly Bears around.
Then I have 4-5 200 Grain Partitions with me for the extra "clout"
In 2 of my 30-06 rifles, they print to the same POI at 100 & 200 yards as do the 165's and 180's.

A 200 grain Partition at 2700 fps will put a serious hurt on a big Bear.

Regards, Dave.

Ditto, except I have used 220's for the same reason. 180's in one mag and 220's in the other. Negligible difference on paper but if I'm on foot in bear country and have the 220's in the gun my sphincter seems a little more relaxed...
Other than the '06 I always pack one type round, I could with the '06 too but I don't...

 

[John Y Cannuck]

I carry only the good stuff hunting, the rest is target practice.

 

[WhelanLad]

I have to say, I have forgot what I do wit hthe 308 of mine!

I use 150 gr accubond reloads and also a 168gr bullet which hit the similar poi that out to 200 it doesn't matter, I have tested that.

mag goes AB. 168, AB works well, but that's cos I have tested it I suppose.

WL

 

[NewGuard84]

For a shotgun, the versatility in rounds makes carrying multiple loads very convenient and easily workable. I imagine this is very common.

For a rifle, it takes diligent range testing prior to a field scenario. If you know the POI at various distances for say 2-3 different loads and have a system to keep the data straight, there is no reason why you couldn't carry some of each.

In the heat of the moment, there may be an increased risk of getting the calculations wrong, versus having a tried and true load you know inside and out. Not worth a wounded animal if there is any risk of that.