crunch14
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I currently use Federal Premium 180grn Nosler Partitions in my Rem. M700 .30-06 for Deer and Elk, and carry a few rounds of .30-06 tracer ammo for grouse in the trees.
I was thinking of getting an AR-10 in .338 federal for Elk with a .308 upper for deer. In the area I hunt Elk the longest shot we'll see is 200-250 yds but mostly 50-130yds, where it seems the .338 Fed excels. But where we hunt Deer shots could be anywhere from 50-400 yards.
I was thinking of getting something new for a couple of reasons... I am more familiar with AR style from my military days. LOTS of reliable/accurate experience in Iraq. The .338 will be harder hitting than the .30-06 and just as accurate out to 250yds, from what I've read.
With the .338 was thinking of a fixed 4x scope.
With the .308 it's a bit flatter shooting and I can get steel NATO ammo for birds easier. Was gonna get a NIKON Buckmaster 3-9X scope (have one on my -06 and love it).
What do y'all think? Any questions, comments or snide remarks are appreciated.
Almost forgot I will not be getting rid of my .30-06... ever.
I was thinking of getting an AR-10 in .338 federal for Elk with a .308 upper for deer. In the area I hunt Elk the longest shot we'll see is 200-250 yds but mostly 50-130yds, where it seems the .338 Fed excels. But where we hunt Deer shots could be anywhere from 50-400 yards.
I was thinking of getting something new for a couple of reasons... I am more familiar with AR style from my military days. LOTS of reliable/accurate experience in Iraq. The .338 will be harder hitting than the .30-06 and just as accurate out to 250yds, from what I've read.
With the .338 was thinking of a fixed 4x scope.
With the .308 it's a bit flatter shooting and I can get steel NATO ammo for birds easier. Was gonna get a NIKON Buckmaster 3-9X scope (have one on my -06 and love it).
What do y'all think? Any questions, comments or snide remarks are appreciated.
Almost forgot I will not be getting rid of my .30-06... ever.