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MikeWaters

10-15-2008 03:46 PM

Deer hunting with 6.8mm

My uncle says that this round is appropriate/ok for hunting deer. Any thoughts? Anyone ever shot it?

Archaea

10-15-2008 04:33 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by MikeWaters (Post 279484)

My uncle says that this round is appropriate/ok for hunting deer. Any thoughts? Anyone ever shot it?

I've shot a 7mm, but that sounds like an exotic round. Who makes it?

The 7mm is a perfect round for deer and even sometimes elk.

Jeff Lebowski

10-15-2008 04:49 PM

Utah hunt starts on Saturday. Can't wait.

Never heard of a 6.8 mm.

il Padrino Ute

10-15-2008 05:29 PM

I'm sitting out this year's hunt. Too many kids' activities going on. I'm bummed.

I've never heard of a 6.8mm.

Surfah

10-15-2008 06:06 PM

smokymountainrain

10-16-2008 07:30 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Archaea (Post 279508)

I've shot a 7mm, but that sounds like an exotic round. Who makes it?

The 7mm is a perfect round for deer and even sometimes elk.

IMO, 7mm is too much. I'd rather use a 7mm for elk or even moose.

il Padrino Ute

10-16-2008 10:27 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by smokymountainrain (Post 280153)

IMO, 7mm is too much. I'd rather use a 7mm for elk or even moose.

That's why I like my 30.06.

It could probably bring down something the size of Victor Unga.

Archaea

10-16-2008 10:55 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by il Padrino Ute (Post 280265)

That's why I like my 30.06.

It could probably bring down something the size of Victor Unga.

I like the 30-30 for big animals, though the 7mm has a lot of good uses.

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