tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1310481512275869335.post2680194141703868999..comments2023-04-17T07:40:52.907-07:00Comments on Counter Jockey Chronicles: Long Range ThoughtsCounter Jockeyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14839755526362242661noreply@blogger.comBlogger7125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1310481512275869335.post-79756335868831074052019-02-06T12:23:58.428-08:002019-02-06T12:23:58.428-08:00Preaching to the choir here. I’m real fond of leve...Preaching to the choir here. I’m real fond of lever actions with several currently taking up space on my wish list including that Marlin 336 Curly Maple Model. I don’t know anyone who doubts the ability for a .30-30 or .35 Rem to deliver the venison within about 250 yards (depending on the shooter). Known a few hunters who use .243 quite effectively as well. When you step back and realize that the majority of hunters take their game inside of 150 yards (except maybe guys out in the western mountains and Alaska), there’s just no excuse for failing to put the shot where it belongs regardless of caliber. Daddy Hawkhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01386749814126280114noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1310481512275869335.post-71167634533195641042019-02-06T08:52:49.431-08:002019-02-06T08:52:49.431-08:00With a bullet that doesn't expand because it i...With a bullet that doesn't expand because it is damn near trans sonic, and well, you yell at the poor fellow behind the counterCounter Jockeyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14839755526362242661noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1310481512275869335.post-81951520814545901842019-02-06T08:52:02.129-08:002019-02-06T08:52:02.129-08:00I try to preach to all whom will listen that there...I try to preach to all whom will listen that there is a sweet spot in between caliber and shot placement. For anything in this neck of the woods, a .243 will do you just fine. Or the humble lever carbine in something like .30 WCF or .35 RemingtonCounter Jockeyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14839755526362242661noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1310481512275869335.post-18319652973084948032019-02-06T08:50:38.090-08:002019-02-06T08:50:38.090-08:00In my head, my thus far theoretical .308 is gonna ...In my head, my thus far theoretical .308 is gonna be more of a gentleman's target rifle. Counter Jockeyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14839755526362242661noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1310481512275869335.post-77954519191507435662019-02-06T07:10:54.351-08:002019-02-06T07:10:54.351-08:00Typically 6.5 have terminal effects out of proport...Typically 6.5 have terminal effects out of proportion to caliber. Mostly due to the sectional density. But shoot a deer in the ass....Cincinnatushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10424218376882403880noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1310481512275869335.post-32711004378426828332019-02-05T23:34:24.219-08:002019-02-05T23:34:24.219-08:00I’m not the most experienced hunter in the world; ...I’m not the most experienced hunter in the world; but, being raised in the “bigger is better and there’s no kill like overkill” school of thought, smaller bullets means shot placement becomes crucial. Sure, you CAN kill a deer with a 6.5 or even a .223, but you have to be sure you can put that smaller bullet in just the right spot to get a quick kill. Same is true with any round, but I don’t hear too many stories from guys using .308 or .45-70 saying the deer wouldn’t drop. Daddy Hawkhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01386749814126280114noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1310481512275869335.post-73167803958152971302019-02-05T20:01:06.188-08:002019-02-05T20:01:06.188-08:00I do have a couple of 308 type, one is my Nagant t...I do have a couple of 308 type, one is my Nagant the other one is a Isapore enfield. I haven't thought about a dedicated bambi rifle. Poor Jackie having to listen to the rant, kudo's to you for holding your tongue.MrGarabaldihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05768774166065615995noreply@blogger.com