Too Big??
01-03-2007, 11:53 AM
#21
Boone & Crockett
Join Date: Dec 2005
Location: The Republic of Texas
Posts: 12,177
RE: Too Big??
ORIGINAL: zrexpilot
I get sick of the room for error statements. There is no such thing as "room for error"
I get sick of the room for error statements. There is no such thing as "room for error"
Sorry, I know that was off-topic, but had to rant a bit...
Assuming that the bullet is of proper design for penetration on elk-sized game, I don't see why a 150gr. bullet wouldn't do the trick out of a .300 WSM. Folks take elk every year using 130 and 150 grain bullets out of their .270s... The problem is, that a 150 grain bullet designed for penetration on elk may have different ballistic characteristics and trajectory than a 150 grain bullet designed for proper expansion when used ondeer-sized game. As a result, you likely will end up having to resight your rifle anyway.
01-03-2007, 12:02 PM
#22
Nontypical Buck
Join Date: Feb 2005
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Posts: 1,785
RE: Too Big??
ORIGINAL: zrexpilot
I agree 100%
I get sick of the room for error statements. There is no such thing as "room for error"
ORIGINAL: ipscshooter
I would think that trying to make up for poor shooting by using a magnum is only going to make your poor shooting worse, and result in missed, or worse, wounded game. A deer with a 100 gr. .243 through the lungs is going to be a heckuva lot deader than a deer with the latest 180 gr. .300 Super Duper Mag. through the guts. I'd much rather see someone who is proficient with a light-recoiling .243 on my lease than someone who closeshis eyes and prays when he sets off a round from his magnum.
ORIGINAL: DoctorDeath
I would think of your not real proficient shooting a rifle then the 300 mag would give you room for error ...
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I would think of your not real proficient shooting a rifle then the 300 mag would give you room for error ...
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I get sick of the room for error statements. There is no such thing as "room for error"
