Originally Posted by luv2safari
The only problem I'd have with the 308 is it doesn't lend itself to using bullets over 165 grains as well as say...the 30-06.

That said, the 308 was the round of choice for our mountain caribou hunt guide in far northern BC when I was 13 (1960). Otto Elden of Chetwind BC carried a Savage 99 FW 308 with open sights as his rifle of choice. He liked how it carried, how fast it was to get pointed at critters, and how well it went into a saddle scabbard.

I believe he used Remington Core-Lokt 150gr ammo. He had used it on moose and grizzly and swore by it.



Very true on your first sentence. Here's how I load the 308:

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That was for 180gr partitions and 165/168 Barnes bullets.. You really have to stoke the case, but it's still not a 30-06..

Originally Posted by raybass
I try to stick with the basics, they do so well. Nothing fancy mind you, just plain jane will get it done with style.
Originally Posted by Pharmseller
You want to see an animal drop right now? Shoot him in the ear hole.

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