MalleeFarmer wrote:i have a question about the validity of magnum cartridges i fully understand the "because I can" reasoning. But from a practical, useful and necessity standpoint is there really a reason to own them anywhere short of the cape/gulf region. Why does there seem to be a growing obsession with huge velocities and massive recoil? What benefits does a magnum present at 99% of hunting needs inside 400yds unless you're shooting buff or maybe scrubbers. Just curious as to others thoughts.
Chronos wrote:Do you even hunt bro?
MR. WINCHESTER wrote:Chronos wrote:Do you even hunt bro?
To whom do you refer to, Bro ?
Chronos wrote:Do you even hunt bro?
90% of Magnum cartridges have nothing what so ever to do with long range and have a long history hunting all kinds of game under 200y. Once animals get over a certain size the rate at which it bleeds makes a difference to your chances of finding it. Something like a .338 or 358 or 375 can make an excellent big pig/deer gun and still be carried all day while and is an acceptable step up from a .308, .270 or 30-06. Something like .40 cal and up can be a minimum in some areas of australia and anyone who says "But 30-06 is plenty of gun for Buff" has never heard someone who shoots 50 buff a year talk about a bull who took half a pound of lead to bring down. Shooting a dangerous animal like that is not something you want take the risk with
Besides all that, what's wrong with "just because"? surely we can just enjoy shooting stuff that kicks, shoots flat, doesn't make much noise or even doesn't even burn powder
Chronos
Chronos wrote:
Once animals get over a certain size the rate at which it bleeds makes a difference to your chances of finding it.
Chronos wrote:"But 30-06 is plenty of gun for Buff" has never heard someone who shoots 50 buff a year talk about a bull who took half a pound of lead to bring down.
Title_II wrote:If you carry a fun in Australia you will go to jail.
MR. WINCHESTER wrote:GW ....
Your assumption / assertion that 'a bit more gun, will fill the void' is almost talking about : 'near enough is good enough'
YES/ NO ?
MR. WINCHESTER wrote:GW ....
Your assumption / assertiion that 'a bit more gun, will fill the void' is almost talking about : 'near enough is good enough'
YES/ NO ?
on_one_wheel wrote:I think Chronos nailed it.
There is no such thing as too much gun and "just because" is more than enough reasoning for me.
The last thing we need is more fudds.
MalleeFarmer wrote:Bladeracer what 7mm fires a 175gr at 3000fps also yes I'm not at all opposed to large calibers I do like the idea of a .35whelen and the 9.3x62 even the .338Fed all mild cartridges that make big holes. I just don't see the reason for such a craze for magnums. I guess I don't see the reason for the hipster movement either but we have that.... don't get me wrong if you want one buy it by all means if a .340wby tickles your fancy or a .458wm who am I to judge. Also I did make the point I am experienceless as far as buff go and am not qualified to comment on them as far as what I need to kill them.
MalleeFarmer wrote:i have a question about the validity of magnum cartridges i fully understand the "because I can" reasoning. But from a practical, useful and necessity standpoint is there really a reason to own them anywhere short of the cape/gulf region. Why does there seem to be a growing obsession with huge velocities and massive recoil? What benefits does a magnum present at 99% of hunting needs inside 400yds unless you're shooting buff or maybe scrubbers. Just curious as to others thoughts.
What benefits does a magnum present at 99% of hunting needs inside 400yds unless you're shooting buff or maybe scrubbers
MalleeFarmer wrote:Bladeracer what 7mm fires a 175gr at 3000fps also yes I'm not at all opposed to large calibers I do like the idea of a .35whelen and the 9.3x62 even the .338Fed all mild cartridges that make big holes. I just don't see the reason for such a craze for magnums. I guess I don't see the reason for the hipster movement either but we have that.... don't get me wrong if you want one buy it by all means if a .340wby tickles your fancy or a .458wm who am I to judge. Also I did make the point I am experienceless as far as buff go and am not qualified to comment on them as far as what I need to kill them.
Chronos wrote:plenty of guys shooting 180 bergers in the 2900-3050 range every Saturday in F open shooting .280 AI's and SAUMS and they're not even real Magnums
Chronos