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The 'Hummer'
10-22-2008, 01:31 PM
Decisions decisions. I have a bit of a dilemma. My daughter in Alberta & I, both got a Mule Deer draw for Alberta this year. On my last draw hunt there a few years ago, I used a 30-06 Husqvarna Feather weight that I inherited from my father. My dilemma is deciding to use it again or to opt to use my Schultz & Larsen, 308 Norma Magnum. Sooooo, what would your choice be and why?

newhunterette
10-22-2008, 02:31 PM
my BSA270 would be my choice - hehehehe

sorry Hummer couldnt resist

I think using the rifle you inherited from your dad and being on the hunt with your daughter makes the family trip feel like you have your daddy with ya too :)

The 'Hummer'
10-22-2008, 02:38 PM
30-06 is my rifle of choice Humm humm hummer bro :)

This one was my Dad's pride & joy. The wood on it is EXCEPTIONAL! I used it with my handloads on the Mulie I got on my last draw hunt in AB. However, the 308NM is begging for use on something other than Moose.:wink:

The 'Hummer'
10-22-2008, 02:42 PM
my BSA270 would be my choice - hehehehe

sorry Hummer couldnt resist

I think using the rifle you inherited from your dad and being on the hunt with your daughter makes the family trip feel like you have your daddy with ya too :)

I'll have to get a 270 one day. It's a calibre I haven't had. Like I said it had a special significance on my previous trip to AB. Sort of like 'All In The Family'. Down the road, the plan is to hand it down to my Granddaughter, if she's right handed.

ZENYO
10-22-2008, 04:15 PM
I think using the rifle you inherited from your dad and being on the hunt with your daughter makes the family trip feel like you have your daddy with ya too :)

I'm not a big enough gun nut to help with your dilema but I'm x2 on this one... What a great answer newhunterette!

elkdom
10-22-2008, 04:38 PM
308 Norma Magnum ?? are you OUT of your mind? not only is that a very "old' version of a .30 Caliber magnum! with so many modern "magnums" at your disposal, I would hardly chance being GORED, maybe even GORED TWICE! by some Angry buck that you could of killed cleanly with a more modern and ADEQUATE Caliber ! its not worth the risk! at least if your gonna take a 308 Norma magnum, then take "2" ! I will loan you mine for a back-up! lmao

The 'Hummer'
10-22-2008, 06:03 PM
308 Norma Magnum ?? are you OUT of your mind? not only is that a very "old' version of a .30 Caliber magnum! with so many modern "magnums" at your disposal, I would hardly chance being GORED, maybe even GORED TWICE! by some Angry buck that you could of killed cleanly with a more modern and ADEQUATE Caliber ! its not worth the risk! at least if your gonna take a 308 Norma magnum, then take "2" ! I will loan you mine for a back-up! lmao

"old' version of a 30 caliber magnum. True. The 300 H&H lead the way but probably the "forerunner" of the 300WM was the 308NM. Old, yes but also tried, tested, true and deadly. PM me your e-mail address and I'll send you a scan of a target with load info. But, OK, send me your 308NM and I'll use it as backup.;-)

elkdom
10-22-2008, 07:02 PM
"old' version of a 30 caliber magnum. True. The 300 H&H lead the way but probably the "forerunner" of the 300WM was the 308NM. Old, yes but also tried, tested, true and deadly. PM me your e-mail address and I'll send you a scan of a target with load info. But, OK, send me your 308NM and I'll use it as backup.;-)

Yeh during the early 1960's the 308 Norma mag was the only alternate 30 caliber Magnun to the 300 H&H Magnun, soon Winchester Arms brought out the 300 Win Mag, affectionatly nic-named the (300 wind bag) by gunsmiths and the 308 Norma lost sales, not to a noticable difference in ballistics, but simply because 300 Win Mag ammo was much cheaper, more available! the 308 Norma still one of the most (efficient) 30 caliber magnums, so is the
300 H&H Magnum ( 300 hurt and holler), and Norma still is one of the leaders in ammo production, Weatherby ammo (brass) still produced by Norma! go figure huh??? on the other hand your 30-06 will do just fine! personally I would go for the 'nostalga" gun just to keep your Mo-Jo alive! dont triffle with tradition! Huskee for deer! OH yeh!

Caveman
10-22-2008, 07:06 PM
30-06 is my rifle of choice Humm humm hummer bro :)

I'm with kenkell1. This what I shoot on everything and love it!

The 'Hummer'
10-22-2008, 07:11 PM
I still say take the Odd six.
My dad gave me his old JC higgins model 50 about 10 years ago and I still use this rifle to this day....although I'll be retiring it next year for a 7mm or 300.
Taking my Dads '06 may well be what will happen. That's what I used on the last AB. draw hunt. Just checked the ammo 'cabinet' and I have three boxes of reloads, ready to go, same loads as used on the previous hunt.
- Norma brass
- Norma 180gr SPSPBT's (the last of my supply!)
- IMR 4350
- CCI 200 primers
This is one I can't 'retire'. IF I had to pick one caliber of rifle for big game hunting, it would be hard to beat the '06. However, for this hunt, I'm still undecided.

kayjayess
10-22-2008, 07:19 PM
What zone are you drawn in for mulie? Down in SE AB my buddy and his crew just downed a beaut 8 by 9 that grossed 224 and change and nets right around that 218 mark. Just a hog. He texted me some pics of it yesterday. Absolute gagger!

elkdom
10-22-2008, 07:22 PM
[QUOTE=The 'Hummer';345820]Decisions decisions. I. On my last draw hunt there a few years ago, I used a 30-06 Husqvarna Feather weight that I in
herited from my father.


GEE'ZUZ MAN ! what would Clint EASTWOOD do?? if "Old Clint" suffered this much makin up his mind , he'd got shot in his gizzerd by some punk 40 years ago!! " dyn's no way to make a livin boy!! "

The 'Hummer'
10-22-2008, 07:22 PM
How about you take them both......one for each shoulder:)

There's a solution:idea:, with a small change!! Don't know about pack'em both but I can make the choice there. '06 on even days and the 308NM on odd days!!:biggrin:

The 'Hummer'
10-22-2008, 07:25 PM
What zone are you drawn in for mulie? Down in SE AB my buddy and his crew just downed a beaut 8 by 9 that grossed 224 and change and nets right around that 218 mark. Just a hog. He texted me some pics of it yesterday. Absolute gagger!

The results say 202.

elkdom
10-22-2008, 07:26 PM
There's a solution:idea:, with a small change!! Don't know about pack'em both but I can make the choice there. '06 on even days and the 308NM on odd days!!:biggrin:

GAWD ! you wouldnt happen to be in politics would you?????

The 'Hummer'
10-22-2008, 07:28 PM
[quote=The 'Hummer';345820]Decisions decisions. I. On my last draw hunt there a few years ago, I used a 30-06 Husqvarna Feather weight that I in
herited from my father.


GEE'ZUZ MAN ! what would Clint EASTWOOD do?? if "Old Clint" suffered this much makin up his mind , he'd got shot in his gizzerd by some punk 40 years ago!! " dyn's no way to make a livin boy!! "

He'd use his 44. Therein is the problem, 'they' won't let me take mine.:tongue:

The 'Hummer'
10-22-2008, 07:31 PM
GAWD ! you wouldnt happen to be in politics would you?????

Admittedly I 'may' have a lot of faults, but being a politician, or a lawyer is not one!:eek:;-)

elkdom
10-22-2008, 07:42 PM
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He'd use his 44. Therein is the problem, 'they' won't let me take mine.:tongue:

AHHH !! now I understand! your just needin some quality 'huntin' time with the 'old 44' now I get it!! I think I'll go pet mine for a bit! get yah later!

The 'Hummer'
10-22-2008, 07:45 PM
[quote=The 'Hummer';346009]

AHHH !! now I understand! your just needin some quality 'huntin' time with the 'old 44' now I get it!! I think I'll go pet mine for a bit! get yah later!

How 'sweet it would be'!!:smile:

Kody94
10-22-2008, 07:50 PM
There's a solution:idea:, with a small change!! Don't know about pack'em both but I can make the choice there. '06 on even days and the 308NM on odd days!!:biggrin:

Bingo.

I'm as nostalgic as anyone, but that 308 Norma has got to get out and stretch its legs once in a while.

RayHill
10-22-2008, 08:20 PM
Use your dad's gun always it's for good luck !!

elkdom
10-22-2008, 08:28 PM
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How 'sweet it would be'!!:smile:

ta' HELL with the FEDERALEE'S !! burn leather! ride for the border!!!

dukester
10-22-2008, 08:41 PM
Stick with the inherited Husky .06 while your hunting with your daughter. Almost like having 3 generations hunting even without your father being there. then maybe that rifle can be past down again .. post pics of these 2 fine rifles .. duke

The 'Hummer'
10-22-2008, 09:30 PM
Stick with the inherited Husky .06 while your hunting with your daughter. Almost like having 3 generations hunting even without your father being there. then maybe that rifle can be past down again .. post pics of these 2 fine rifles .. duke

Hey Duke. Going the 'generation' thing to the next step, when I hand it down to my Granddaughter in about 10 years, that'd be generation #4.

I've just taken a couple of pictures of each, but I find myself in need of a small favour:redface::redface:. With my computer skills, or lack thereof, being what they are, if I could e-mail them to you or another 'volunteer', could you post them for me???:redface:

newhunterette
10-22-2008, 10:22 PM
rifle pics for Hummer :)

Husqvarna 30-06
http://i187.photobucket.com/albums/x185/ioarana/HBC%20pics%20for%20members/30-062.jpg

http://i187.photobucket.com/albums/x185/ioarana/HBC%20pics%20for%20members/rifles-husqvarna30-06.jpg


Schulz & Larsen 308 NM
http://i187.photobucket.com/albums/x185/ioarana/HBC%20pics%20for%20members/308NM2.jpg

http://i187.photobucket.com/albums/x185/ioarana/HBC%20pics%20for%20members/schulzlarsen308NM.jpg

The 'Hummer'
10-22-2008, 10:25 PM
Thanks again Ali.:smile:

todbartell
10-22-2008, 11:27 PM
use a 260..............

The 'Hummer'
10-23-2008, 12:20 PM
use a 260..............

Then I have to buy another rifle, and there's already one sitting front & center on my 'Must get soon' list.:)

The 'Hummer'
10-23-2008, 06:51 PM
Bingo.

I'm as nostalgic as anyone, but that 308 Norma has got to get out and stretch its legs once in a while.

Took them both out to the range this afternoon and it's seriously looking as though the 308NM is going to get the call for duty. God it shoots sweet!!:grin:

elkdom
10-23-2008, 06:55 PM
Hoh! Hummm!!,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,

The 'Hummer'
10-23-2008, 07:37 PM
Hoh! Hummm!!,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,

Sorry to have taken up your time.

newhunterette
10-23-2008, 07:43 PM
something very wrong - I posted something and now it is gone - is someone deleteing me

Hummer - why not take both and then see what the situation arises for the hunt - maybe you will then feel which one to use

I look at my collecton and it says today you take the 270 - all the time - hehehehe probably because my only rifle is my BSA270

The 'Hummer'
10-23-2008, 08:39 PM
something very wrong - I posted something and now it is gone - is someone deleteing me

Hummer - why not take both and then see what the situation arises for the hunt - maybe you will then feel which one to use

I look at my collecton and it says today you take the 270 - all the time - hehehehe probably because my only rifle is my BSA270

Had thoughts along that line, as/post # 16. For hunting trips, I usually take a spare, just in case someone has a 'problem'. The 308NM will be the primary & the '06 will serve as backup. Decision made.

elkdom
10-23-2008, 09:59 PM
Sorry to have taken up your time.

It was supposed to be funny! yuk yuk yuk

TimberPig
10-28-2008, 07:45 PM
Yeh during the early 1960's the 308 Norma mag was the only alternate 30 caliber Magnun to the 300 H&H Magnun, soon Winchester Arms brought out the 300 Win Mag, affectionatly nic-named the (300 wind bag) by gunsmiths and the 308 Norma lost sales, not to a noticable difference in ballistics, but simply because 300 Win Mag ammo was much cheaper, more available! the 308 Norma still one of the most (efficient) 30 caliber magnums, so is the
300 H&H Magnum ( 300 hurt and holler), and Norma still is one of the leaders in ammo production, Weatherby ammo (brass) still produced by Norma! go figure huh??? on the other hand your 30-06 will do just fine! personally I would go for the 'nostalga" gun just to keep your Mo-Jo alive! dont triffle with tradition! Huskee for deer! OH yeh!

You're forgetting the .300 Weatherby, which predates both the .308 Norma and .300 Win Mag. It beats both of them in every way except for cost of ammo, thanks to the Weatherby name surcharge :tongue: as well.

The 'Hummer'
11-15-2008, 12:19 PM
Had thoughts along that line, as/post # 16. For hunting trips, I usually take a spare, just in case someone has a 'problem'. The 308NM will be the primary & the '06 will serve as backup. Decision made.

Well, I went with the Schultz & Larsen 308NM using 200gr Sierra handloads and wasn't disappointed. Got a 5 point Mulie on my draw in Alberta and it was the first Deer in many years that I've shot on the run. Gun and load worked well.
My daughter, using her new 300WSM got a nice 4 point on her draw. In addition, my daughter and son in law also scored on four Mulie Does. All in all, a great hunt.:smile:

Kody94
11-15-2008, 12:46 PM
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Congrats to you and your daughter!

The 'Hummer'
11-18-2008, 07:30 PM
Wahoo!!!!!!!!!!! Just got a mobile call from my daughter & son in law. They're on their way home in AB but just called to let us know that she 'connected' on her AB Moose draw. A 51" bull. Her first!! Dear old Dad is waiting patiently for them to get home and e-mail a few pictures. Wahoo!!!!!!!!!!!!
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