I have no experience with rifle hunting, plenty of range time though, and wonder what advantages/disadvantages the 6mm Remington and 308 have for PA whitetails. I'm leaning towards the 308 solely because the particular rifle I own is lighter and handier than the 6mm( LTR vs 700 BDL). Any advice would be great.
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North East whitetail caliber ?'s
- Thread starter MLC
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Tom Matiska
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90% of the deer taken here in PA are short range shots (40 yards), and either has more than enough range and energy for the other 10% of the shots. The rifle (or pump shotgun for that matter) that feels best in your hands would be a good first pick.
The heavier rifle is likely to wind up slung on your shoulder, and at just the wrong time. Go with the one that feels right.
Tom
The heavier rifle is likely to wind up slung on your shoulder, and at just the wrong time. Go with the one that feels right.
Tom
There is nothing at all wrong wit .308 Win. I'll just pass on that in my experience hunting whitetails in NYS woods, even the "lowly" .30-30 does the job, though my preference is for .35 Remington. I'd hazard a guess that in NY, more deer are taken with 12 gauge slugs than any other caliber. While this is likely due to the many "shotgun only" areas of the state, it also shows how many deer are taken at really close ranges.
IOW, go with what you're comfortable with at .30-30 power or better, choose a good bullet, practice, sight in your rifle properly, know where your bullet hits at different ranges, and have fun.
IOW, go with what you're comfortable with at .30-30 power or better, choose a good bullet, practice, sight in your rifle properly, know where your bullet hits at different ranges, and have fun.
Legionnaire
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Either caliber is fine. I hunt PA with a .308, my son with a .243, both Rem Model 7s.
The Rem 700 BDL is a great hunting rifle. I'm surprised to hear that the LTR is actually lighter. Must be the combination of synthetic stock and SHORT heavy barrel?
Bottom line, whichever you you feel more comfortable with. But do some practice from field positions (sitting, kneeling, supported offhand, etc.) if most of your range time has been from a bench.
The Rem 700 BDL is a great hunting rifle. I'm surprised to hear that the LTR is actually lighter. Must be the combination of synthetic stock and SHORT heavy barrel?
Bottom line, whichever you you feel more comfortable with. But do some practice from field positions (sitting, kneeling, supported offhand, etc.) if most of your range time has been from a bench.