jackstrawIII
New member
Looking for some real world experience and advice here.
I'm considering a Kimber 84 Hunter for the upcoming deer season. It can be fairly wet here and the Kimber seems like a logical choice for rainy/snowing days. I had originally planned on getting it chambered in 308, a caliber that I already have lots of ammo for and am very comfortable with.
With that said, I noticed that they also make this gun in 7mm-08 and 6.5 Creedmoor, both of which are cartridges that I've been eyeing for some time but have no experience with. I'm aware that there's really no ballistic or "effectiveness" difference between the 3 at ranges under 300 yards, which is 100% of my shooting. So please, don't just tell me to "pick one and the deer won't know the difference."
Here's my specific question for those with experience with these cartridges: how significant is the difference in recoil and muzzle blast?
I'm a fairly big guy and recoil doesn't really bother me, but muzzle blast is a different story. The area I hunt is sparsely populated, but we do have a few neighbors and I want to be considerate. Lower blast from the muzzle is definitely a STRONG consideration as I'm choosing. I just have no way of quantifying the difference.
Any input is appreciated. Thanks.
I'm considering a Kimber 84 Hunter for the upcoming deer season. It can be fairly wet here and the Kimber seems like a logical choice for rainy/snowing days. I had originally planned on getting it chambered in 308, a caliber that I already have lots of ammo for and am very comfortable with.
With that said, I noticed that they also make this gun in 7mm-08 and 6.5 Creedmoor, both of which are cartridges that I've been eyeing for some time but have no experience with. I'm aware that there's really no ballistic or "effectiveness" difference between the 3 at ranges under 300 yards, which is 100% of my shooting. So please, don't just tell me to "pick one and the deer won't know the difference."
Here's my specific question for those with experience with these cartridges: how significant is the difference in recoil and muzzle blast?
I'm a fairly big guy and recoil doesn't really bother me, but muzzle blast is a different story. The area I hunt is sparsely populated, but we do have a few neighbors and I want to be considerate. Lower blast from the muzzle is definitely a STRONG consideration as I'm choosing. I just have no way of quantifying the difference.
Any input is appreciated. Thanks.
Last edited: