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Lately it has been a 300 RUM in a 700 LSS.
But, I'm really trying to go to a non-magnum, and see a lightweight 308 in my near future. Remington makes two Managed Recoil loads for the RUM -- best of all worlds.
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7.62 x 39.
No other round quite reflects Hope and Change like it.
It celebrates multiculturally- so many of our friends use it- even our top allies....that punch above their weight (look it up if you don't catch the reference)
It's Green - smaller case means lower carbon footprint (no more global warm...ummm...climate change)
and ....they make 30 rounders for the big stuff.
You know I am right. Don't be racist. T I know that is tongue in cheek, but the ballistics of the 7.62x39 were so useful Americans made the 'Merican version -- 300 blackout. BMT
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Yes it was tongue in cheek- but after reflection I think one could make a fair case for it given parameters like availability, cost, platforms etc...... It is certainly my go to for hogs.
I didn't know what to make of the Blackout at first. I read what seemed a very good argument against it, then a superb retort explaining everything for it. I will share if I can find them again. Turned out to be very interesting.
If someone wants something truly 'different' that should be high on their list.
Merry Christmas BMT- and ALL !
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I really like the 300WSM that I have. My favorite 30 cal is the 300Savage which I currently don't have.
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I found the article dissin' the 300 Blackout. The response to it is included aftrewards in the comments. 300 Blackout. I don't get it (from Alloutdoor.com)
When a country is well governed, poverty and a mean condition are something to be ashamed of. When a country is ill governed, riches and honors are something to be ashamed of . Confucius
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Lately it has been a 300 RUM in a 700 LSS.
But, I'm really trying to go to a non-magnum, and see a lightweight 308 in my near future. Remington makes two Managed Recoil loads for the RUM -- best of all worlds. I don't mind the recoil of the RUM, although less is always best. If I get the 308 that I'm looking at, the recoil will probably be in the same ballpark anyway due to the light weight of the rifle. I have a lightweight Model 7 in 7MM SAUM that is the basic model of what I'm trying to move toward with all of my hunting rigs. It's just that the stupid, heavy, and loud 300 RUM has been incredibly accurate and effective for me.
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If you put Taco Bell sauce in your ramen noodles it tastes just like poverty
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I say 308. Accurate, modest recoil, ammo available everywhere. It does 95% of what the great 30-06 does with less recoil and better accuracy. I have owned, shot, and hunted with the 300 Savage, 308, 30-06, 300 Win. and 300 Weatherby. I am no expert, but as I get older I find recoil bothersome, and value efficiency. Oh - I live in the east, so don't really need a long range cartridge. However, a 308 would be fine for elk, too. If you had asked me 25 years ago the answer would have been different. I took two different 300 magnums to Colorado for elk then. I need to buy another 308.....
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308 Norma Mag, but I think it has more to with the rifle than the cartridge. Looked into rechambering it to a 300 something, but I have left it as is.
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Having 4 of them it makes sense that my favorite is the 30-06. I've had a few 300WM but decided if I need more than a 30-05 I'll use one of my 338WMs. If I need more I'll use my 375 H&H. I left my WInchester Mod 70 Classic 24" so I can beef it up a little bit and treat it as a 300 H&H
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.300 WSM tied for first place with .308 Win.
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What's your favorite for ALL N.American big game? The 300 H&H Magnum, shooting game with 220 gr Partitions through an old Lyman receiver sight mounted to a pre-64 Supergrade is one of life's more satisfying pleasures.
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Let see, I have 308s and 30-06s in non- belted. I guess I would go with the 308 theses days.
In belted nags I have had 300 WM, 30-338, and 300 Bee, I would have to go with the wildcat.
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For me the 30-30 followed by the 300 sav.
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300rum for hunting senderos that can be several hundred yards long. i can dial in 3.5 inches of elevation and not have to worry about hold over out to about 400 yrds.
God bless Texas----------------------- Old 300 I will remain what i am until the day I die- A HUNTER......Sitting Bull Its not how you pick the booger.. but where you put it !! Roger V Hunter
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Personally my most used and preferred .30 caliber is the .30-06. It can take on any game in North America likely any animal on earth if proper care is taken.
If I were going to hunt the larger animals (elk, moose, bear) more often a .300 Magnum would probably have some advantage over the .30-06.....but not much.
Even though I choose the .30-06, the most versatile and useful chambering is probably the .308 because of the number and variety of rifles that chamber this round. It performs at near .30-06 levels and can be had in any action type you could want (lever, pump, semi-auto, single shot, bolt) and can be had in a short action for those who prefer that action type. In a full length bolt action the .30-06 is the way to go, but for any other action the .308 has the edge.
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Cool choice!!! One of mine favs also..
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I purchased a MK V 300 Weatherby in 1968 while a Sophomore in High School. So it has taken the majority of big game animals I harvested. I own and use many 30 cals but now days I mostly carry a custom 30-06 I build for myself 15 years ago.
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I have owned a boat load of 30-06's and several 308's. I have settled on the 06 as my 30 caliber of choice just for the fact it works so well in M1 Garands.
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