30 06 vs 300 mag...

[ROM]

for a new shooter, the 30-06. for a seasoned shooter MAYBE something else. My first was a 308 and I learned a ton. It was perfect. Until the recoil issue is put to bed a 300 mag can be a bit much. The 3006 will cleanly harvest moose and elk to 300 yards. On another note i don't agree with the concept of too much gun. I've seen antelope taken with a 300 Weatherby and it worked perfect BUT the shooter had been hunting for 40 years and by the way his first gun was a 308.

I know a hunter that started with a 7mm and it was way too much for him (all 200 lbs of him). He has had a flinch ever since. Another hunter I know started with a 3006 2 years ago and liked it so much he has bought another. He has shot moose and deer left right and centre and is loving it. What a great start to a hunting career.

[Gateholio]

you cant go wrong with the 7mm stw...why shoot the same cal. as everybody else...

Why bother with the STW when you can do the same with a 7RM? Many more rifle choices (is anyone even chambering a 7STW anymore??) way more ammo selection, much more available brass if you are a handloader.

[r106]

For a new shooter I would look at 3 things. 1 - low recoil. 2 - ammo availability. 3- ammo cost. I would stay away from the magnums until you learn to shoot and handle recoil. My suggestions would be 270, 7mm-08, 308, 30-06

[lineofsight]

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Agreed

With a .308 can put any number of rounds down range, not an issue. Have a .300WSM (find its more of a push than a punch compared to a 300WM in the same rifle) and 20 rounds leaves me wondering whether will have a bruise the next day. I like how the .300WSM shoots but is not a rifle would take to the range to enjoy a day of shooting and hence if had to get good at shot placement then would not be the right rifle. Practice field shooting positions, there may not be a concrete bench within 200 yards of a bear.

[604redneck]

First gun go with a 270 or .308

[deer nut]

My older 30-06 has way more felt recoil than my new 300 win mag. Those high-tech recoil pads really help!

[doddatto]

For a new shooter? a .270 Kills stuff dead.
And what's with the "Tactical Shotgun" thing?
Been watching too much Dog the Bounty Hunter?

Its more for protection if a bear charges at me, idk if i need it im a noob i just want to hunt safe

[doddatto]

yea i think it was shooter that pm saying he had a 7mm-08 im thinking about it, ill do a tad more research, im just iffy ( NO OFFENSE) about online buys i would rather avoid it but its a good deal i think but what do i know LOL. 650, with redfeild scope. im just so excited to go out and go for a nice climb scout and practice shooting

[doddatto]

U know u guys are good guys thanks for all the advice, beers on me if u come to poco, and a nice hot stew!!! no joke ur advice has or will save me lots of money

[doddatto]

Has any one done any bear hunting up by steelhead by stave falls if u google it and look to the montains to ur east this is where im thinking about going, one because its close , two lots of loging roads, 3 lots of clearings, and 4 im just super excited to go hunting i wouldnt be able to sit in a truck for a day. id be like a kid with adhd on a bad sugar trip LOL