.300blk for fallow deer

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.300blk for fallow deer

Post by NukeBOMB88 » 17 Oct 2014, 7:16 pm

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I've been looking at getting a deer rifle for awhile now. I know that a .308 would be ideal , but the property I'd be shooting on isn't large and in any case I don't like the idea of using too long range a calibre anyway. Would a .300blk be a possible alternative? It has less range ( So I won't accidentally shoot the neighbours :oops: ) and I'd imagine it'd take a fallow deer down. Anyway, what do you guys think? Is it a good idea?
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Re: .300blk for fallow deer

Post by Oldbloke » 17 Oct 2014, 7:28 pm

Why not get a 308 and reload to conserative velocity with a round nose prijectile. You have the best of both worlds then.
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Re: .300blk for fallow deer

Post by North East » 17 Oct 2014, 7:34 pm

A .243 will do for fallow deer…well that's the legal requirement for Vic. I'm a bit wary of that .300 blk for some reason. I'd stick to the tried and true calibers if I was you.
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Re: .300blk for fallow deer

Post by Oldbloke » 17 Oct 2014, 7:37 pm

Why not get a 308 and reload to conserative velocity with a round nose prijectile. You have the best of both worlds then.
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Re: .300blk for fallow deer

Post by Oldbloke » 17 Oct 2014, 7:40 pm

300blk may not be legal. Looks like a very short case and I think the 243 is basically a necked down 308. Correct me if im wrong.
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Re: .300blk for fallow deer

Post by tom604 » 17 Oct 2014, 7:43 pm

look behind the deer before you take the shot ;) that way no neighbour's will be shot :lol: can you try out a 308? they dont kick that much and you can take bigger game in the future ;)
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Re: .300blk for fallow deer

Post by Oldbloke » 17 Oct 2014, 7:43 pm

300blk may not be legal. Looks like a very short case and I think the 243 is basically a necked down 308. Correct me if im wrong.
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Re: .300blk for fallow deer

Post by newsteadvic » 17 Oct 2014, 8:01 pm

Oldbloke wrote:300blk may not be legal. Looks like a very short case and I think the 243 is basically a necked down 308. Correct me if im wrong.


It will actually be legal for fallow in Vic with changed laws September 2012 with a calibre restriction and projectile weight minimum but not a case length restriction:
http://www.ssaavic.com.au/images%5Cpdf_ ... eetpdf.pdf

Apart from legality the other consideration is humane killing of the deer. The 300AAC is a slightly downloaded 30-30 which has been killing small deer for a long time. It will get the job done at short ranges. For myself I would choose 308 or 30-30 every time over the 300 but that is the beauty of individual choice.
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Re: .300blk for fallow deer

Post by NukeBOMB88 » 17 Oct 2014, 9:46 pm

Thanks for the input guys, it looks like I might go for the .308 . I guess I'll just have to be super careful of what's in the background when I shoot :)
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Re: .300blk for fallow deer

Post by Bennybigbores » 17 Oct 2014, 10:23 pm

Being super careful of what's behind your target is always the only option anyway, I've hunted for 15 years always know what's behind my target, don't shoot over crests etc, 999,999 times out of a million you may be lucky if your not careful but that one time you could regret it
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Re: .300blk for fallow deer

Post by NukeBOMB88 » 18 Oct 2014, 4:28 am

Bennybigbores wrote:Being super careful of what's behind your target is always the only option anyway, I've hunted for 15 years always know what's behind my target, don't shoot over crests etc, 999,999 times out of a million you may be lucky if your not careful but that one time you could regret it


Yeah I reackon you might be right, checking what's behind what your shooting at seems like a much better idea than restricting the range of your gun :)
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