He keeps telling me to come up for a hunt. Were I to make that decision, the choice would easily be for the .308. Long answer: With modern bullets and powders, you no longer need “magnum” caliber guns to take these critters. Hunting . Any thoughts? 270 vs 308: Cartridge Sizes. are great cartridges, but which one is better? within the Bolt Action forums, part of the Gun Forum category; My brother guides Elk in Colorado every fall in the flattops wilderness area. I have been very successful on elk hunts with the 7 mag, but have … The Most Iconic Rifles and Cartridges from African … 7mm-08 vs. 308 Winchester – Stopping Power Last but not least, let’s talk about the stopping power differences between the 7mm and the .308. It is probably best, with both of these cartridges, to limit their use to ranges of about 250 yards, maximum, on such game. The only problem is that I can't decide between a 7mm Rem Mag, or 6.5 Creedmoor. Here’s Why Caribou Should Be Your First Trip. Using Ackley’s figures (also found here) the .308 loaded with a 180-grain spitzer boattail bullet at 2600 feet per second has the minimum amount of energy to kill an elk out to 600 yards, adequate out to 400, and preferred out to 50 yards.With a 165-grain SBT at 2700 fps those figures …
Thread starter western; Start date Feb 23, 2018; Feb 23, 2018 #1 W. western Senior Member.
Short answer: 7 mm Rem Mag is a great caliber for taking elk or moose. Planning to Hunt Alaska Someday?
Both will kill elk at sedate velocities. Still haven't shot anything with it, but I have lugged it up and down … I have shot many deer with it, 4 elk and every one was dropped in it's tracks. There are multiple 7mm magnum rounds out there, but presuming you’re comparing the 7mm Rem. Between .308 and 7 mag, the .308 is a wider diameter bullet and the 7 mag has a crap-ton of powder behind it so it goes faster. Dropping down to the 140's in the 7 08 and 150's in the.308 with suitable bullets, you will see no dicernable difference. Joined Feb 12, 2018 Messages 280 Location South Dakota. Mag. 7mm-08 Remington, 30-06 Springfield and .300 Winchester Magnum (l to r).308 Winchester for Elk. However, just as with the .308, range limitations should be observed. Lastly what is the max range for each. Ammunition of all kinds is plentiful and there is a wide choice of rifles readily available. 7mm Magnum Showdown: 7mm Rem. Latest. Hunting. The old 7mm Rem. The 7mm-08, like it's parent, the .308 Win., is certainly a capable Elk cartridge, with the correct bullets. Shot them at range and they do a fantastic job, though I've heard both sides that they're a "no go" for elk and others say they're great. Here’s a golden rule to follow for big game hunting : you will want your caliber to generate a minimum of one thousand feet per pounds of force sin order to bring down deer, elk, moose, and bear. Both of those outclass .308 Winchester and 7mm Rem Mag pretty significantly. November 25, 2019. I've come to the decision that I will be buying a Tikka T3x for this upcoming deer and elk season. I routinely take elk with a 308 Win.
.308 Winchester is a bit light for brown bear, but then again, so is 7mm Rem Mag. I want an all around rifle for deer, elk, bear, and moose and my friend is telling me to get the 7mm but i want the .308.
Cause i like how the .308 has a shorter barrel. What is a better cartridge for elk and deer at about 500 yards. This is a discussion on .308,.30-06 or .300 win mag for elk? I am thinking about getting a .308 or a 7mm rem mag. As you can see in the photo below, the .270 Winchester and .308 Winchester cartridges have very different external dimensions. Use that as a guide. The 7mm-08, like it's parent, the .308 Win., is certainly a capable Elk cartridge, with the correct bullets. Loaded up the 230gr in the 338 win mag. Mag., the new .28 Nosler, and the over-the-top 7mm RUM—a shoot-off to find the best. The .308 will handle the 180 gr bullet a tad better than the 7 08 will handle the 175 gr. More Hunting. Both the .270 and 7mm mag. What are some disadvantages and advantages of each. 308 vs 30-06 vs 300 Win Mag: Which One Should You Be Hunting With? Larger diameter and heavier bullet and a hell of a lot faster! .308,.30-06 or .300 win mag for elk? Factory Loads for Elk Hunting By Chuck Hawks. 7mm rem mag vs. .308 ? Joined Jul 2, 2018 Messages 213 Location … The 7mm-08 can use the full spectrum of 7mm bullets, from the short, frangible 100-grain hollowpoints designed for varmints, up through the 120-, 140- and 150-grain bullets which handle deer and similar-sized game so well, to the heavier 160- and 175-grain projectiles that will sort out moose, elk … level 1. Downsizing from .270 to 7mm-08 or .308 for elk. by Chuck Catchpole (Cordes Lakes, AZ) I have Smith & Wesson 7mm Rem Mag that I would not trade for the most expensive gun on the market. Is the 7mm rem mag a short action ?
Mag. If you're actually intent on going after grizzly, you need to step beyond the range of .30-caliber, and look at something like a .35 Whelen or .338 Win Mag. I've been shooting a Weatherby Vanguard in .270 Win for a couple of years now since I first started getting into shooting.
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