Originally Posted by mainer_in_ak
Originally Posted by MadMooner
Any argument against a 308 for a do all Alaskan hunting rifle?

It'll be on a 700SA. Currently a 243, thinking about finding a 308 take off barrel.

I Could be swayed to another chamber, but factory ammo is likely a given.

Thoughts or suggestions?


If you reload or have a friend that reloads, Jes reboring will take that rifle sent regular mail and send it back a 358 Winchester.
http://www.35caliber.com/2.html

Alot cheaper/easier deal at about $250. Many guys have had this done.
Two of mine had no trouble launching 200 grain ttsx bullets at 2700 fps and 250 grain A-frames to 2400 fps.




I load, but the rifle will be for my BIL, who does not. I'll give him a rifle, but ain't going load his ammo and send it up😁

Jes is a good thought. I was leaning 308 mostly for the factory ammo options but I suppose 358 is pretty well represented as well.

Thanks.

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