(deer huntin) I've ben useing a 44 and ben barowin a 30-30 and im gettin pissed of about sittin in a stand and a big ole buck comes out, too far for me to shoot, so im buyin a new one. right now im thinkin .308 or 30-6, which one should i choose and which one will kill the biggest the farthest??? thanx marry christmas
2007-12-10 11:37:37 · 14 answers · asked by sffootball54 1 in Sports ➔ Outdoor Recreation ➔ Hunting
Consider a .270. They shoot flat & straight for a long ways, but less kick, and the rounds are cheaper.
2007-12-10 11:41:30 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 3⤋
If you've been hunting from a stand and the deer are only presenting long shots, it may be time to move the stand. But you have plenty of time for good range estimation, and any shot you might take ethically you can take with pretty well anything from 6.5 Swede on up, with a very few exceptions like the ones you've been using.
There's diddle for difference between 308 and 30-06, perhaps 100 fps with normal deer-weight bullets. And you'll find that the same cartridges necked down (7mm08 and 280) have a slight though insignificant ballistic advantage on the longer shots with at least as much penetration and killing power for deer.
2007-12-10 12:20:46 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋
I'd go with the .308 Win. Just remember that even though it has more usable range than a .30-30 WCF, it still has its limitations. And the biggest limitation is the skill of the crank yanking the trigger.
I suggest you live with your .44 and .30-30 for the remainder of this season. Then purchase whatever .308 Win that trips your trigger and spend next spring and summer shooting it and learning where the bullets will strike at a wide variety of ranges.
The .308 Win has an enviable reputation for accuracy out to 1,000 yards and further. That does not make it a 1,000 yard hunting rifle. There is no such thing as a 1,000 yard hunting rifle. Shooting game at such ranges is, IMNSHO, highly unethical.
Shoot your new rifle a lot. My friend Paco Kelly is of the opinion that before hunting season, a hunter should fire one shot for every yard of distance he intends to shoot at game. For example if you have a targe at 50 yards, you should shoot it 50 times. If you have a target at 300 yards, you should shoot it 300 times, and so on. It will help you learn to judge distance, and teach you proper breath and trigger control. You will also get a chance to learn how to read the wind, and how it will effect your shot.
Good Hunting and Merry Christmas to you as well. I hope Santa brings you a nice new rifle this year.
Doc
2007-12-10 15:14:54 · answer #3 · answered by Doc Hudson 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Both will fit the bill but, considering what you use now, the .308 will be closest to what you are used to (recoil, size, etc.) The .308 is a short-action vice the 30-06's long action. My .308 is the same length as my father's Win 94 in 30-30 and weighs slightly less but is more accurate at longer ranges. Have you tried the new Hornady Leverevolution pointed tip 30-30 ammo? It will put new life in your carbine by increasing the usable range. Try it, it works great.
2007-12-11 13:39:34 · answer #4 · answered by Lou 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Former Gun Shop Owner to your rescue.
In your situation the 308 will do just fine.
I had my shop in West Virginia 10 Years and
sold a lot of rifles.Anything from Remington 700
BDLSto Win Mod 70 to Brownings and Weatherbys. My #1 seller was Win 94 in 30-30
then#2 was Remington Mod 700 BDL it was 308. I hunt everyear with a 308 andhave had massive amounts of sucess.Shots to 300 yds are common where i hunt in Montana now.
2007-12-10 11:48:09 · answer #5 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Either 308 or 30-06 will shoot the same distance.... they are both very powerful and shoot a far distance... I have a 30-06..... but a 308 is just as good..... go for either.....
2007-12-10 11:44:20 · answer #6 · answered by Stampy Skunk 6 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Get a .308 Ruger model 77 with a stainless steel barrel and a synthetic stock, and put a decent scope on it that goes up to at least 12 power. I have one and it shoots great. Mine is sighted in to be dead on at 200 yards, and that makes it about 7 inches low at 300.
I reload my own bullets for all my rifles, and can make customized loads that shoot better than anything you can get at the store.
Merry Christmas to all hunters!
2007-12-10 12:51:16 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
well lets see ...The 30-6 is a very good deer rifle and a very popular round that is pretty effective out to 300 yards. the 308? well my experience is it is less accurate ( the projectile has a greater arch in its trajectory) but not a bad choice either...If you want to really reach out though I might suggest a 270. cal. round it is a lighter, much faster bullet and 500 yard shots are not a problem. If you are hunting whitetails I would go with a 270. now you want a lot of knockdown + accuracy and don't mind spending a little , try a 7mm magnum , I have a wetherby and it is sweet, sweet. I also have a 300. savage bolt that my Dad passed down to me and it is a great shooting rifle.
2007-12-10 11:57:29 · answer #8 · answered by Matt D 4 · 0⤊ 3⤋
At this time the .30-06 has more choices of ammo over the .308 though both will suit your needs.
Your toughest job is choosing the rifle and scope.
2007-12-10 12:00:23 · answer #9 · answered by ROBERT N 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Choose either one, however I prefer the 30-06, because you have a greater variety of bullet weights.* When you have a 30-06 you don't need any other rifle.*
2007-12-10 12:25:45 · answer #10 · answered by dca2003311@yahoo.com 7 · 2⤊ 1⤋
The rifle I have used for the past several seasons is a 30.06. It is a well balanced rifle that has performed exceptionally well at distances up to 250 yds. ( that is as far as I have tried ). IMO the 30.06 is one of the best options.
2007-12-10 11:44:55 · answer #11 · answered by tcfw2003 2 · 1⤊ 1⤋