just need to know what size of grain, of bullet i'll need to shoot a deer, but also big enough to shoot a black bear.(if there's a grain that would work for both) for a 300 Win. Mag. and a good scope for the rifle as well.
2007-09-03 12:50:49 · 5 answers · asked by shzlbzlgzngarr 1 in Sports ➔ Outdoor Recreation ➔ Hunting
You'd probably be better off using two different bullets, a 150 or 165 grain bullet for deer and a 180, 200, or 220 for bear.
If you insist on one bullet for both, try the 165's and 180's for accuracy. Pick the one your rifle shoots best.
Doc
2007-09-03 18:57:39 · answer #1 · answered by Doc Hudson 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
well the bullet question as been answered, and the xp3 is awesome, better than larger grain bullets because of the retention. as for scopes: why buy a great gun and a crappy scope? you don't get the full potential out of the rifle. at the very least I'd say bushnell, but leopold are better. and going better than that (but these also cost a grand plus) are nightforce and schmidt & bender. 3x9 should work fine, unless you're talking really long range, then I might use a 4x12. but if its really short range (say 300m and less) maybe a 1.5x4. This being because at 100m and full power the 3x9 has a field of view (fov) of say 26-30 feet while the 4x12 maybe 20-25ft. and the 1.5x4 is probably pushing around 50 or so, and when you're hunting you'll probably be spotting with full power (why not) and if the game is close it's doubtful you'll have time or the frame of mind to drop your scope power....which means if its moving, you miss (and it runs) or its really close you might not see it, or it might move out of your fov and be harder to track while moving.
2007-09-07 09:10:05 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
180 to 200 grain bullet in Winchester XP3 bullets. I shoot a 300 win mag and they are phenomenal. Two stage expansion and massive 90%+ weight retention. Great weight and a solid bullet.
2007-09-06 11:40:47 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I would use a 180 grain bullet, and top it off with a 3-9x40 scope of some kind.
2007-09-03 13:37:27 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
165 grain bullets should work fine, but don't go cheap. Less expensive bullets at high speed can blow up on short-range shots. Something designed for controlled expansion is called for.
2007-09-03 13:04:15 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋