| Ripp |
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| 17/08/17 09:52 PM |
Re: Perfect caliber/rifle for hunting high mtn game-sheep/ibex
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Well, these types of discussions are rather academic in my humble view. There are many calibers that will do the job if the shooter understands and can work effectively with the external ballistics at hand. Coupled with sufficient application of terminal ballistics/bullet type and construction suitable for the game at hand and we have a winner!
There are no flies on the .270, nor are there any flies on the various 6.5 or .30+ caliber selections such as the .30-378, etc.
For me, I choose the rifle first..... reliability, ergonomics, accuracy, weight. I'll have to carry that damn thing around for a looooong time between shots so I need to get along with it.
As a secondary consideration, I will look at the caliber and decide in broad terms, ie, heavy slow or light fast..... close or far targets.... Keith vs O'Connor......... beyond these two broad choices, I don't over analyze the caliber...... they're all so damn close and capable, the discussion gets silly.
Lighter faster with reasonable BC will reach out and touch 'em. Add suitable weight and bullet construction for the size of game intended, and get out and practice 'till you're proficient in hitting the aiming point and you've got a winner!!!
Agree 100%...especially with the weight issue..you carry that thing around at 12-14,000 feet for a week or more, it starts to add up, IMHO..
As to caliber, also agree for the most part..unless you are shooting over 600 yards or more, dont think it makes that much of a difference..
Makes for an interesting conversation and always fun to hear others perspective..
Ripp
12 to 14,000 ft and walking is crazy talkThat's twice as high as anything found down here. Would not have mind doing that once.
Serious question Ripp. At those altitudes did you have to re sight the rifle for elevation?
YES, the higher elevation offers thinner air..so the bullet will typically hit a bit higher..it really doesn't matter as I always shoot my rifle to check its zero when I get to camp to make sure it hasn't been knocked off during the flight/travel to the location..I recalibrate the scope and have the software on my phone to tell me where it should be hitting at 100 and 200 --also I alway check the approx. elevation of where I will be hunting and set it for that elevation before I leave..
Ripp