Thread: Interesting view on the 308 v new calibres

Originally Posted by Flyblown

Its a fair article. 308 won't go anywhere anytime ever. My bet is that it will remain in the top three selling rifles for years to come. I love mine, always have, always will. The ability to run them as lightweight carbines, a heavy bullet and expecting to use it as a snap shooting carry-all-day rifle is a major plus.

It's the recoil part that makes the most sense for me. Shooting my 6.5 on a steep Taranaki hillside covered in thistles and sheep shit, unable to find a decent rest, animals are at awkward angles... and trying to work out what the fickle wind is doing... last thing I need is a .30 cal recoil. 6.5 just works better all round in that kind of application, no brainer for me.

Ah yes, the perfect pairing. 308 for in the jungle, 260 for the rest