| Ripp |
| (.577 member) |
| 18/03/19 04:15 AM |
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!!!
Found this old post from days gone by.. peaked my interest in that I have done a couple more higher elevation hunts since.. thus far, my caliber of choice has been the 280AI .. using 140gr Nosler Accubonds.. its hell on wheels for the sheep/goat species... Has been very effective for long ranges as well as close.. really like that caliber for this type of hunting..
Built another lightweight last year..was too late to get a load worked up for it and to really use it..but,IF, I were to go for Marco Polo--will take it.. its in 28 Nosler.. loaded with 175gr bullets its still sending them at 3150fps .. very high bc bullets..
Good advice above...which is why I "quoted" it..