Hunting Washington Forum

Big Game Hunting => Bear Hunting => Topic started by: bankwalker on July 28, 2009, 05:28:45 PM

Title: which caliber is better
Post by: bankwalker on July 28, 2009, 05:28:45 PM: i have 4 rifles to choose from.

h&r 243, with 4power scope
remington model 722 in 257roberts with 4power scope or pull the scope off and use open sights.
winchester 30-30 with open sights
enfield 303 british with peep sights.

which one would you choose for shots 150yds or less. accuracy is not an issue. im comfortable shooting out to 150yds easy with both the 30-30 and 303 with open sights.

thanks.
Title: Re: which caliber is better
Post by: jackelope on July 28, 2009, 05:30:23 PM: 257bob with the scope.
Title: Re: which caliber is better
Post by: alanger on July 28, 2009, 05:32:10 PM: .257
Title: Re: which caliber is better
Post by: runniNgunnin on July 28, 2009, 05:34:30 PM: id say the 243 but.... h&r's are single shots, so the 257 gets my vote :twocents:
Title: Re: which caliber is better
Post by: Rgrady35 on July 28, 2009, 05:34:45 PM: I say .30-.30 a vital part of the redneck trio: .30-.30, 12 ga, .22 rifle. Don't leave home without it. :P
Title: Re: which caliber is better
Post by: Skyvalhunter on July 28, 2009, 05:38:53 PM: The best thing is to go with what ever gun you are most comfortable with or accurate with. When it comes nut time and you have to make the shot if you are not comfortable with the rifle this will have an affect.
Title: Re: which caliber is better
Post by: huntnphool on July 28, 2009, 05:43:35 PM: The Bob all the way. :twocents:
Title: Re: which caliber is better
Post by: bankwalker on July 28, 2009, 05:48:06 PM: Quote from: Skyvalhunter on July 28, 2009, 05:38:53 PM
The best thing is to go with what ever gun you are most comfortable with or accurate with. When it comes nut time and you have to make the shot if you are not comfortable with the rifle this will have an affect.

im equally accurate and comfortable with all 4 rifles. that why i was curious what the better caliber is.
Title: Re: which caliber is better
Post by: bowhunterforever on July 28, 2009, 05:51:51 PM: 257
Title: Re: which caliber is better
Post by: Skyvalhunter on July 28, 2009, 06:10:53 PM: What are you shooting at deer, bear, coyote? If something is running at you open sights make it alot easier to find the target than thru a scope. If you are thinking 1 shot animal down then we start getting into loads bullet types etc and everyone has their own opinion.
Title: Re: which caliber is better
Post by: TeacherMan on July 28, 2009, 06:14:27 PM: Quote from: runniNgunnin on July 28, 2009, 05:34:30 PM
id say the 243 but.... h&r's are single shots, so the 257 gets my vote :twocents:

:yeah: The 243 ammo is easier to find :twocents:
Title: Re: which caliber is better
Post by: bobcat on July 28, 2009, 07:15:13 PM: 257 Roberts gets my vote
Title: Re: which caliber is better
Post by: runniNgunnin on July 28, 2009, 07:17:26 PM: Quote from: Rgrady35 on July 28, 2009, 05:34:45 PM
I say .30-.30 a vital part of the redneck trio: .30-.30, 12 ga, .22 rifle. Don't leave home without it. :P

dont forget the mullet!!!! :rockin:
Title: Re: which caliber is better
Post by: Al Bundy on July 28, 2009, 07:23:55 PM: Quote from: Rgrady35 on July 28, 2009, 05:34:45 PM
I say .30-.30 a vital part of the redneck trio: .30-.30, 12 ga, .22 rifle. Don't leave home without it. :P

To officially make it the redneck trio, you have to fire at least a magazine worth of ammo from each gun into the El Camino sitting on blocks in the front yard.
Title: Re: which caliber is better
Post by: bankwalker on July 28, 2009, 09:41:07 PM: Quote from: Al Bundy on July 28, 2009, 07:23:55 PM
Quote from: Rgrady35 on July 28, 2009, 05:34:45 PM
I say .30-.30 a vital part of the redneck trio: .30-.30, 12 ga, .22 rifle. Don't leave home without it. :P

To officially make it the redneck trio, you have to fire at least a magazine worth of ammo from each gun into the El Camino sitting on blocks in the front yard.

will a broken down 2001 chevy silverado work? its lifted so i get partial redneck credit at least.
crap cancel that out. its lifted the right way so i guess that partial credit wont happen :chuckle:
Title: Re: which caliber is better
Post by: magnanimous_j on July 28, 2009, 09:45:43 PM: Quote from: runniNgunnin on July 28, 2009, 07:17:26 PM
Quote from: Rgrady35 on July 28, 2009, 05:34:45 PM
I say .30-.30 a vital part of the redneck trio: .30-.30, 12 ga, .22 rifle. Don't leave home without it. :P

dont forget the mullet!!!! :rockin:

True, true. But you're missing the finishing touch. The awesome wolf shirt
Title: Re: which caliber is better
Post by: runniNgunnin on July 28, 2009, 09:58:23 PM: duuuuuude, i think i have that exact one!!!
Title: Re: which caliber is better
Post by: PWN Kurt on July 28, 2009, 10:18:36 PM: For hunting bear: the 30-30. It's quick follow up shots would be handy on bear. In my opinion the 243 and 257 is to small of a caliber for bear.

Kurt