Except that Bricktop usually commented on other stuff than big game cartridges--such as shipping guns. And he knew what he was talking about.
Just discovered that LB is 40 years old, which means he started posting his very firm opinions about the BEST stuff here when he was in his 30s. This doesn't necessarily mean he's inexperienced, but a lot of people think they have it all figured out when they're that age.
However, we still haven't seen any photos of all the elk LB has killed with his perfect caliber/bullet combinations. A couple years ago he was touting the 26 Nosler with 160-grain Woodleighs.
“Montana seems to me to be what a small boy would think Texas is like from hearing Texans.” John Steinbeck
I love the notion of the .257 Bob. I had one, but none of the stores around carried ammo for it so I sold it on to someone who would give it more love than me. Never know what I missed as I never fired it.
Being more of a casual target shooter with limited time, the .308 Win is a better fit for me given availability of match grade ammo and components, barrel life and a pile of info available from the FTR shooters. I can share bulllets between the .308 and .30-06, and between them I think I could reload everything from small game loads with 30-30 bullets and Trail Boss, to 30-30 like loads with H4895, to bear loads with 220 grain partitions. A bit austere and minimalist I admit, but still versatile. My goal would be to develop second nature shooting skills with the Model 70 from all field positions.
I've also got .223 in a nice bolt action Kimber and a nice .375 H&H Model 70 (not sure why I love this cartridge - maybe because it's a big step up but still manageable), along with the ever-present rimfires. If hunting again, I doubt I would shoot at anything over 300 yards. I would try to sneak closer.
Whatever floats your boat cartridge wise. It's all fun, except maybe that .458 Lott. That hurt a bit and rattled me while it was at it.
Having a Model 70 Featherweight in both .30-06 and .308, I can tell you there is four-fifths of f***-all difference between those rifles size and weight wise. Four ounces and about half an inch.
Having a Model 70 Featherweight in both .30-06 and .308, I can tell you there is four-fifths of f***-all difference between those rifles size and weight wise.
I sure hope you have the calculations to back that up!
Having a Model 70 Featherweight in both .30-06 and .308, I can tell you there is four-fifths of f***-all difference between those rifles size and weight wise.
I sure hope you have the calculations to back that up!
The 7.62x39 is the same as a 300 Weatherby!
The 300 Weatherby doesn’t show any significant advantage over the 300 Winchester Mag. The 300 Super can get the same velocity as the 300 Winchester. The 30-06 AI can get the same identical velocity as the 300 Super. The AI has no advantage in velocity as the plain 30-06. The 308 Win was designed to get the same power as the 30-06 in a shorter case. The 308 Marlin was designed to have the same power as the 308. Anyone that shoots the 300 Savage will tell you they can easily get the same power out of it as the 308 Win also. If you AI the 30-30 you can get 300 Savage velocity. But already stated the AI has no advantage over the basic cartridge. The 7.62x39 is the identical twin of the 30-30.
Therefore, with out a doubt the 7.62x39 is the same as the 300 Weatherby!!!
To say nothing about the 300 Ultra Magnum, which only burns more powder than the Weatherby with absolutely no increase in velocity.
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I prefer classic. Semper Fi I used to run with the hare. Now I'm envious of the tortoise and I do my own stunts but rarely intentionally
What, here I showed absolute positive proof that the 7.62x39 is identical to the 300 Weatherby in power. You have doubts??? (Here's the secret “it’s all about efficiency”)
At least you know that the rest of the proof is spot on. Just the 7.62x39 vs 30-30 is suspect, hmmm.
Last edited by Bugger; 11/18/21.
I prefer classic. Semper Fi I used to run with the hare. Now I'm envious of the tortoise and I do my own stunts but rarely intentionally
Having a Model 70 Featherweight in both .30-06 and .308, I can tell you there is four-fifths of f***-all difference between those rifles size and weight wise.
I sure hope you have the calculations to back that up!
The 7.62x39 is the same as a 300 Weatherby!
The 300 Weatherby doesn’t show any significant advantage over the 300 Winchester Mag. The 300 Super can get the same velocity as the 300 Winchester. The 30-06 AI can get the same identical velocity as the 300 Super. The AI has no advantage in velocity as the plain 30-06. The 308 Win was designed to get the same power as the 30-06 in a shorter case. The 308 Marlin was designed to have the same power as the 308. Anyone that shoots the 300 Savage will tell you they can easily get the same power out of it as the 308 Win also. If you AI the 30-30 you can get 300 Savage velocity. But already stated the AI has no advantage over the basic cartridge. The 7.62x39 is the identical twin of the 30-30.
Therefore, with out a doubt the 7.62x39 is the same as the 300 Weatherby!!!
To say nothing about the 300 Ultra Magnum, which only burns more powder than the Weatherby with absolutely no increase in velocity.
They're all only four fifths of a f*ck-all compared to the 300 WSM!!!
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