BoneDigger
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All of my hunting has been at less than 100 yards, given that I hunt east Texas woods. However, I just got a new stand location on a new lease, and it looks like I will be hunting a pasture with a maximum shot of 300 yards. My current hunting rifle is a Browning BAR in 30-06. I have never tried to sight it in past 100 yards. It groups pretty well with 150 grain Winchester at 100 yards (1 inch).
Would the BAR be a good choice for that long shot, or would it be best if I trade the Browning in for a bolt action chambered for something different? I suspect I could get a pretty good trade for the Safari II.
Advice? Is the BAR and the caliber (30-06) up to a 300 yard shot? What would the holdover for a 30.06 be at 300? If there is something better, what caliber would you recommend and what platform (i.e., brand and model)?
I also have a .243 in a Marlin XS7 but have assumed that at 300 yards it might be a little iffy for a whitetail or hog?
The BAR has no sentimental value so I am good either way. It is a PRETTY gun though.
I have a fairly nice Nikon Monarch in 3-9-50 on the gun and could transfer it to a new rifle if necessary.
Set me straight guys...
Todd
Would the BAR be a good choice for that long shot, or would it be best if I trade the Browning in for a bolt action chambered for something different? I suspect I could get a pretty good trade for the Safari II.
Advice? Is the BAR and the caliber (30-06) up to a 300 yard shot? What would the holdover for a 30.06 be at 300? If there is something better, what caliber would you recommend and what platform (i.e., brand and model)?
I also have a .243 in a Marlin XS7 but have assumed that at 300 yards it might be a little iffy for a whitetail or hog?
The BAR has no sentimental value so I am good either way. It is a PRETTY gun though.
I have a fairly nice Nikon Monarch in 3-9-50 on the gun and could transfer it to a new rifle if necessary.
Set me straight guys...
Todd