.308 - .321/.323

[Harold50]

I have a great time fooling around with my 8x57s.
I have been shooting the Sierra 175s.

A very good friend and I have had long discussions about 8mms vs. 308. His first choice is his '06.
I guess there really isn't much difference betwen a 165 grain out of a 30-06 and a 175 grain out of the Mauser.

You know, I can remember intense argument in deer camp over whether the 30-30 (.308) or the 32 Special (.321) was best for deer. Of course, the 32 Special had a twist that would handle a heavier bullet, but I don't think at that time in the 1960s, when I first started hunting, anyone in our party cared much about that.

Looking back on those early arguments over the 30-30 vs. the 32 Special and then at our present conversations about the 8mm vs. the .308/'06, we were/are splitting hairs.

Fun, isn't it?

Best wishes,
Harold

[jvs]

I always figured a hunter should take into consideration the size of the animal he will be hunting and the probable distance of the shot.

Once you do that, there are probably just three catagories of rifle calibers you would be seeking : Varmint, Meduim Size Game and Big Game.  After that, it all comes down to personal preference.  Personal Preference can be a funny thing in some cases.  I like shapely Blonde Women that wear Mini-skirts in my Chevy Pick-up.

Getting back to calibers.... Lately I have honed in on the effective calibers that cost the least amount to shoot.  Like the .308 & .30-06.  While I don't have anything against the other calibers around these two, I prefer to spend less when it comes to shooting them.

[lgm270]

I always figured a hunter should take into consideration the size of the animal he will be hunting and the probable distance of the shot.

Once you do that, there are probably just three catagories of rifle calibers you would be seeking : Varmint, Meduim Size Game and Big Game.  After that, it all comes down to personal preference.  Personal Preference can be a funny thing in some cases.  I like shapely Blonde Women that wear Mini-skirts in my Chevy Pick-up.

Getting back to calibers.... Lately I have honed in on the effective calibers that cost the least amount to shoot.  Like the .308 & .30-06.  While I don't have anything against the other calibers around these two, I prefer to spend less when it comes to shooting them.

Very well reasoned. 

[Harold50]

Maybe we should call an 8MM/06 a 32/06?
Harold