[QUOTE=Freerider;3724049]Going to have to disagree with you about needing a .30 or bigger. Run the bullets through a reputable ballistics app. Quite frankly the case doesnt matter just look at the bullet and the velocity. I shoot a 168gr 7mm at 2950 from my 24in hunting rifle. I recently got a 300wsm because I wanted to be able to run the newer 212 grain bullets for better down range performance however when I ran the numbers in my ballistic app. At reasonable velocities inside of 500m the difference in energy and wind drift was negligible this is where 95% of hunting happens. Yes beyond 500m if you can start a 212 at least 2750 it will out perform my 168 7mm. So then I looked at what case could push the 212 grain at that speed. I don't think the 300wsm can do it why deal with the extra recoil for minimal gain in hunting rifle.[/Q
^^^^^ This especially the part about 95% of shots within 500 yards. I shoot a 30.06 with 165 Federals, every time I pull the trigger the elk or moose or deer goes down, either in it`s tracks or very shortly after.Here is the trick. Sight your rifle 1 inch high at 100 yards,. NEVER take a stupid shot. Solid rest at a stationary target. Winner every time. You don`t need fancy dancy crap. You need common sense.
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