Thread: 308 bush pig fps

Originally Posted by Shearer

Some people obviously do care and just because it is a bush pig doesn't mean you have to use it at "bush" ranges. I know I can reach out with mine if necessary and with modern high BC projectiles and dial up scopes it makes the 30-30 look pretty lame when you take it to the tops. And you really don't have to SHOUT, even if you do type slowly.

well,that touched a nerve...but you have shot yourself in the foot somewhat....IF you put a high BC projectile into a .30/30 ...rangefind and dial up...it will do the job too,after all a 150grn projectile at 2200fps is a 150grn projectile at 2200fps no matter if its poked out of a .30/30 at 50 yards or a 300wm at 500-600-700yards

I normally do not shoot out past 300 yards.most of my animals are taken within 100 yards but I know I can happily stretch barrel out to 350ish.....
I do not need top velocity to do that...folks have been doing it for a very very long time.
the biggest thing is to proove to yourself on paper you can do it.....the ocasional hare at 300 yards does wonders for your confidence,wallabies are perfect as pretty much any hit will be fatal,they dont take a lot to kill cleanly.