|
Joined: Aug 2011
Posts: 3,702 Likes: 6
Campfire Tracker
|
Campfire Tracker
Joined: Aug 2011
Posts: 3,702 Likes: 6 |
|
|
|
|
Joined: Oct 2000
Posts: 30,291 Likes: 2
Campfire 'Bwana
|
Campfire 'Bwana
Joined: Oct 2000
Posts: 30,291 Likes: 2 |
KY221, no arguing with those results.
The 308 is my favorite BG cartridge.
“Perfection is Achieved Not When There Is Nothing More to Add, But When There Is Nothing Left to Take Away” Antoine de Saint-Exupery
|
|
|
|
Joined: Feb 2014
Posts: 2,621
Campfire Regular
|
Campfire Regular
Joined: Feb 2014
Posts: 2,621 |
First buck I killed while tracking - 308 Win 150gr Power Point That's great. I don't think there's a hunt on the planet that could beat tracking a whitetail buck in snow. You aren't kidding there. I am glad to still have big enough public spaces to be able to do it. The learning curve (for me) was mental. ‘No way I could walk up on a whitetail without scaring it’. Turns out it’s not that hard really. The hardest part is learning how to find a buck track. I tracked lots & lots of does but this was my first buck. Second hardest part is waiting for snow…while the season is open. That’s why I picked up saddle hunting. All with a .308 of some sort - great cartridge for the woods & beyond.
|
|
|
|
Joined: Feb 2005
Posts: 2,547
Campfire Regular
|
Campfire Regular
Joined: Feb 2005
Posts: 2,547 |
I've had very good luck with 180 round nose Core-lokt ammo for shots within about 225 yards or so. Rapid expansion and deep penetration. - Sherwood +1
|
|
|
|
Joined: Apr 2011
Posts: 15,335 Likes: 5
Campfire Ranger
|
Campfire Ranger
Joined: Apr 2011
Posts: 15,335 Likes: 5 |
First buck I killed while tracking - 308 Win 150gr Power Point That's great. I don't think there's a hunt on the planet that could beat tracking a whitetail buck in snow. You aren't kidding there. I am glad to still have big enough public spaces to be able to do it. The learning curve (for me) was mental. ‘No way I could walk up on a whitetail without scaring it’. Turns out it’s not that hard really. The hardest part is learning how to find a buck track. I tracked lots & lots of does but this was my first buck. Second hardest part is waiting for snow…while the season is open. That’s why I picked up saddle hunting. All with a .308 of some sort - great cartridge for the woods & beyond. Same here POC. I followed alot of doe tracks to bigger tracks over the years and I am still not hugely successful, but enough to keep the fire lit. I do wanna find one of them big square toe'd Northern bucks though. That is my goal. I wanted to head up this fall, but this BS called work is always cramping my hunting.
Semper Fi
|
|
|
|
Joined: Nov 2007
Posts: 8,467 Likes: 2
Campfire Outfitter
|
Campfire Outfitter
Joined: Nov 2007
Posts: 8,467 Likes: 2 |
Which round do you guys like for strictly deer hunting in the area where mature bucks are usually well within 200 lbs, and possibly shoot a hog or two? Can't remember if I already answered. Questions like this are .. pretty frequent. I'd go with my handload .. Fed 210M primer, 44.5 grains of RL15, 165 grain Accubond, seated to 2.82". If you are not a handloader, try out Nosler's factory 165 grain accubond load.
Anyone who thinks there's two sides to everything hasn't met a M�bius strip.
Here be dragons ...
|
|
|
|
Joined: Aug 2011
Posts: 3,702 Likes: 6
Campfire Tracker
|
Campfire Tracker
Joined: Aug 2011
Posts: 3,702 Likes: 6 |
KY221, no arguing with those results.
The 308 is my favorite BG cartridge. After years of dabbling with other things, it's fast becoming mine.
|
|
|
|
Joined: Jun 2010
Posts: 13,965 Likes: 4
Campfire Outfitter
|
Campfire Outfitter
Joined: Jun 2010
Posts: 13,965 Likes: 4 |
KY221, no arguing with those results.
The 308 is my favorite BG cartridge. After years of dabbling with other things, it's fast becoming mine. Same here
|
|
|
|
Joined: Jan 2009
Posts: 3,441
Campfire Tracker
|
Campfire Tracker
Joined: Jan 2009
Posts: 3,441 |
The 308 Win. is simply fantastic. For most deer hunting needs, it is nearly perfect.
Never underestimate a guy shooting a good 308 Win!!!
Liberalism is a cancer Support Christian Family values
|
|
|
|
Joined: May 2019
Posts: 1,825 Likes: 1
Campfire Regular
|
Campfire Regular
Joined: May 2019
Posts: 1,825 Likes: 1 |
I hope y'all are happy. I just spent my Christmas bonus on a new .308. I ordered a CVA Cascade XT in said chambering. Might be my new go to....
|
|
|
|
Joined: Oct 2014
Posts: 2,240
Campfire Regular
|
Campfire Regular
Joined: Oct 2014
Posts: 2,240 |
I hope y'all are happy. I just spent my Christmas bonus on a new .308. I ordered a CVA Cascade XT in said chambering. Might be my new go to.... Same here, walked into my local pawn shop and they had a Howa Alpine in .308 on the sale rack, couldnt pass it up.
|
|
|
|
Joined: May 2019
Posts: 1,825 Likes: 1
Campfire Regular
|
Campfire Regular
Joined: May 2019
Posts: 1,825 Likes: 1 |
I hope y'all are happy. I just spent my Christmas bonus on a new .308. I ordered a CVA Cascade XT in said chambering. Might be my new go to.... Same here, walked into my local pawn shop and they had a Howa Alpine in .308 on the sale rack, couldnt pass it up. Nice! Love Howa rifles. Wish I had an alpine!
|
|
|
|
Joined: Mar 2003
Posts: 17,181
Campfire Ranger
|
Campfire Ranger
Joined: Mar 2003
Posts: 17,181 |
KY221, no arguing with those results.
The 308 is my favorite BG cartridge. After years of dabbling with other things, it's fast becoming mine. Me too. (308) Hey bud, the buck you got this year is a little better than last year. Congratulations on all accounts. I hope you and your sweetie have a wonderful Christmas.
Randy NRA Patriot Life Benefactor
|
|
|
|
Joined: Feb 2014
Posts: 2,621
Campfire Regular
|
Campfire Regular
Joined: Feb 2014
Posts: 2,621 |
I hope y'all are happy. I just spent my Christmas bonus on a new .308. I ordered a CVA Cascade XT in said chambering. Might be my new go to.... I hope y'all are happy. I just spent my Christmas bonus on a new .308. I ordered a CVA Cascade XT in said chambering. Might be my new go to.... Same here, walked into my local pawn shop and they had a Howa Alpine in .308 on the sale rack, couldnt pass it up. I don’t think you fellas will be disappointed! Post your setup pics when the time comes.
|
|
|
|
Joined: Feb 2001
Posts: 6,284
Campfire Tracker
|
Campfire Tracker
Joined: Feb 2001
Posts: 6,284 |
Been loading the 165 grain Hornady Interlock for the last 25+ years over IMR4064. Groups great in my WIN M88.
One of the sanest, surest, and most generous joys of life comes from being happy over the good fortune of others. Archibald Rutledge
|
|
|
|
Joined: Jun 2010
Posts: 13,965 Likes: 4
Campfire Outfitter
|
Campfire Outfitter
Joined: Jun 2010
Posts: 13,965 Likes: 4 |
A .308 is never a mistake 🙂
|
|
|
|
Joined: Jan 2021
Posts: 1,779
Campfire Regular
|
Campfire Regular
Joined: Jan 2021
Posts: 1,779 |
I hope y'all are happy. I just spent my Christmas bonus on a new .308. I ordered a CVA Cascade XT in said chambering. Might be my new go to.... Same here, walked into my local pawn shop and they had a Howa Alpine in .308 on the sale rack, couldnt pass it up. Nice! Love Howa rifles. Wish I had an alpine! If they made them in lefty, I'd be on one like a fat kid on a cupcake!
Bore size is no substitute for shot placement and Power is no substitute for bullet performance. 458WIN
|
|
|
|
Joined: Jan 2008
Posts: 5,183 Likes: 1
Campfire Tracker
|
Campfire Tracker
Joined: Jan 2008
Posts: 5,183 Likes: 1 |
I hope y'all are happy. I just spent my Christmas bonus on a new .308. I ordered a CVA Cascade XT in said chambering. Might be my new go to.... Same here, walked into my local pawn shop and they had a Howa Alpine in .308 on the sale rack, couldnt pass it up. Good snag on the Alpine, my daughter sure loves her .308.
|
|
|
|
Joined: Dec 2001
Posts: 3,870
Campfire Tracker
|
Campfire Tracker
Joined: Dec 2001
Posts: 3,870 |
I hope y'all are happy. I just spent my Christmas bonus on a new .308. I ordered a CVA Cascade XT in said chambering. Might be my new go to.... Same here, walked into my local pawn shop and they had a Howa Alpine in .308 on the sale rack, couldnt pass it up. Good snag on the Alpine, my daughter sure loves her .308. Awesome deer! .308 Win is my favorite, read Mule Deer's article on the .308 and you will want to buy another one.
Good Shooting!
|
|
|
|
Joined: Oct 2000
Posts: 30,291 Likes: 2
Campfire 'Bwana
|
Campfire 'Bwana
Joined: Oct 2000
Posts: 30,291 Likes: 2 |
Taylor, such a cool mule deer!
“Perfection is Achieved Not When There Is Nothing More to Add, But When There Is Nothing Left to Take Away” Antoine de Saint-Exupery
|
|
|
|
508 members (007FJ, 1lessdog, 160user, 22250rem, 01Foreman400, 1badf350, 53 invisible),
2,143
guests, and
1,114
robots. |
Key:
Admin,
Global Mod,
Mod
|
|
Forums81
Topics1,193,240
Posts18,504,578
Members73,994
|
Most Online11,491 Jul 7th, 2023
|
|
|
|