What cartridge for Alaska and western big game?

[coyotekilla]

So here is my 2 cents and the logic behind it. Stick to the 6.5 creed. The 7-08 & 308 are still the same case. Some have made a valid argument for the 6.5 prc with 1 exception, you want factory ammo in remote places. The 6.5 creed is like the #1 hunting rifle right now, love it or hate it, your ammo is on the shelf with variety. You can get 140 gr barnes for moose etc, and easily. Would I chase coastal brown bears with my 6.5 creed, probably not my 1st choice, but I'll bet its lethal with proper placement.

If I could change 1 part of your plan, it would be for you to handload. You can go from a 95 vmax for antelope and light critters to a 160gr solid should you find it necessary.

 

[gbflyer]

.308 or 30/06. Ammo everywhere in the W and Alaska.

 

[Macchina]

Ive raed enough of your BS. Thanks though.

You called me a liar because you misread something and say I’m the one with BS. Have a great night. I think this is a very fitting end to this conversation.

 

[Deere_Man]

lol.

So, in retrospect, we seem to all be in agreement with .3o/o6!

 

[AcesHigh]

Bears don't drop instantly from anything unless it's a CNS shot. Bore size is irrelevant to that. Even SD doesn't matter much if you just want penetration. Bullet construction matters more. Get a non-expanding copper or hard cast.

There's nothing in Alaska that he can't kill and has been killed with his 6.5.
There's no difference to a bear with a 6.5 to the CNS or a 375. Outcome is identical.


30-06, 308 and 6.5cm are by far the most common and it's not even close to anything else. 6.5CM probably has the most loadings of anything.

I didn't say it can't be killed with a 6.5. Its starting out with less. I bet you pick underdog teams too. To each there own. Back to cns shots...hit one with a 6.5 143 eldx in the skull and watch what happens. Hit it with a .30 'cal 200 grain swift a frame and call me back. I don't bank on luck. I live in bear country as do you potentially, and only a fool calls a 6.5 bear medicine.

 

[AcesHigh]

lol.

So, in retrospect, we seem to all be in agreement with .3o/o6!

I love the 30-06. Its the square body chevy. Does it all pretty well. If one is recoil shy on on a magnum my go to is the 30-06 and 308. Hell for the thinner is better crowd the 7mm-08 is alright, much better than a 6 IMO

 

[AcesHigh]

Bears don't drop instantly from anything unless it's a CNS shot. Bore size is irrelevant to that. Even SD doesn't matter much if you just want penetration. Bullet construction matters more. Get a non-expanding copper or hard cast.

There's nothing in Alaska that he can't kill and has been killed with his 6.5.
There's no difference to a bear with a 6.5 to the CNS or a 375. Outcome is identical.


30-06, 308 and 6.5cm are by far the most common and it's not even close to anything else. 6.5CM probably has the most loadings of anything.

You also stop bears by breaking bones and structure. This isn't about clean kills. It is about not being eaten. Hit one in the skeletal structure with a 6.5 soft bullet like an eld-x and call me back. I'll send flowers to your funeral

 

[AcesHigh]

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We have got a live one here

I'll take that when you post a pick of you in the woods LOL

 

[AcesHigh]

So, is shooting a charging bear the same as shooting a static animal in the vitals?

 

[AcesHigh]

We have got a live one here

It keeps getting better.

yes, and you are chris kyle

 

[AcesHigh]

Appears you replied to your own post and then called yourself a moron. Is that correct

Do any of you post anything other than your boots? Establish some credibility. Post some mountains...Or do you live in las angelas and just vacay hunt...

 

[AcesHigh]

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Your photo shows evidence your dog hunts more than you. Lets see what you do maybe.

 

[AcesHigh]

Oh those scary bears… truly terrifying…. Give or take.


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uh bro thats a lil guy. meet his mom.

 

[AcesHigh]

Bears don't drop instantly from anything unless it's a CNS shot. Bore size is irrelevant to that. Even SD doesn't matter much if you just want penetration. Bullet construction matters more. Get a non-expanding copper or hard cast.

There's nothing in Alaska that he can't kill and has been killed with his 6.5.
There's no difference to a bear with a 6.5 to the CNS or a 375. Outcome is identical.


30-06, 308 and 6.5cm are by far the most common and it's not even close to anything else. 6.5CM probably has the most loadings of anything.

Show us pictures

 

[AcesHigh]

Oh those scary bears… truly terrifying…. Give or take.


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[AcesHigh]

Show us pictures

uh bro thats a lil guy. meet his mom.

 

[AcesHigh]

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Come see me when your not in the city. Peace.

 

[AcesHigh]

Bears don't drop instantly from anything unless it's a CNS shot. Bore size is irrelevant to that. Even SD doesn't matter much if you just want penetration. Bullet construction matters more. Get a non-expanding copper or hard cast.

There's nothing in Alaska that he can't kill and has been killed with his 6.5.
There's no difference to a bear with a 6.5 to the CNS or a 375. Outcome is identical.


30-06, 308 and 6.5cm are by far the most common and it's not even close to anything else. 6.5CM probably has the most loadings of anything.

Do I live where? On Rokslide? No, but I do visit.

I can tell, you troll and have no pics good enough to post. Thanks for taking our time

We have got a live one here

 

[AcesHigh]

You have a lot of reading and learning to do. Enjoy it.

I’ve read more than you bud. But ai don’t read. I live here. While your read. I actually do it. Its a vacay for you. You know what you see and read. Good luck bud. When that garmin shits as big as you.

 

[AcesHigh]

I’ve read more than you bud. But ai don’t read. I live here. While your read. I actually do it. Its a vacay for you. You know what you see and read. Good luck bud. When that garmin shits

Son, drugs are bad.

Did you shoot it from a boat? Are you a tribal member? Its a lil different