texashuntingforum.com logo
Main Menu
Advertisement
Affiliates
Advertisement
Newest Members
TraeMartin, Beatixre, MooseSteed, Trappernewt, casyoo
71987 Registered Users
Top Posters(All Time)
dogcatcher 110,788
bill oxner 91,416
SnakeWrangler 65,416
stxranchman 60,296
Gravytrain 46,950
RKHarm24 44,585
rifleman 44,461
Stub 43,768
Forum Statistics
Forums46
Topics536,992
Posts9,719,219
Members86,987
Most Online25,604
Feb 12th, 2024
Print Thread
Page 1 of 3 1 2 3
Ever been disappointed in a caliber? #7090801 02/24/18 02:35 AM
Joined: Aug 2005
Posts: 31,778
T
txtrophy85 Online Content OP
THF Celebrity
OP Online Content
THF Celebrity
T
Joined: Aug 2005
Posts: 31,778
which one was it and why?


For it is not the quarry that we truly seek, but the adventure.
Re: Ever been disappointed in a caliber? [Re: txtrophy85] #7090827 02/24/18 03:04 AM
Joined: Aug 2014
Posts: 1,811
B
Bigfoot Offline
Pro Tracker
Offline
Pro Tracker
B
Joined: Aug 2014
Posts: 1,811
556 because it wasnt big enough to put down pigs on imperfect shots


GO TRUMP!
Re: Ever been disappointed in a caliber? [Re: txtrophy85] #7090830 02/24/18 03:07 AM
Joined: Nov 2010
Posts: 29,609
S
SapperTitan Offline
Taking Requests
Offline
Taking Requests
S
Joined: Nov 2010
Posts: 29,609
Only reason I could see to be disappointed in a caliber is if you had too high of expectations for it to start with. You wouldn’t buy a small hammer to pound a railroad spike in so why would you buy a small caliber for big game or LR when it’s not designed for that.

Re: Ever been disappointed in a caliber? [Re: txtrophy85] #7090850 02/24/18 03:23 AM
Joined: Oct 2010
Posts: 943
W
winner Offline
Tracker
Offline
Tracker
W
Joined: Oct 2010
Posts: 943
I second the 5.56 for the same reason.


You should give some serious thought to thanking your lucky stars your from Texas.
Re: Ever been disappointed in a caliber? [Re: txtrophy85] #7090859 02/24/18 03:34 AM
Joined: Jan 2017
Posts: 183
S
ScrapIron Offline
Woodsman
Offline
Woodsman
S
Joined: Jan 2017
Posts: 183
im disappointed in the 6.5 creedmor sitting in the safe. i really expected miracles like negative MOA at 1000 yards but it not any more accurate than my 270 confused2

Re: Ever been disappointed in a caliber? [Re: Bigfoot] #7090878 02/24/18 03:47 AM
Joined: Sep 2012
Posts: 3,993
6
68A Online Content
Extreme Tracker
Online Content
Extreme Tracker
6
Joined: Sep 2012
Posts: 3,993
Originally Posted By: Bigfoot
556 because it wasnt big enough to put down pigs on imperfect shots


Some people say this but I have never lost a pig shooting one of mine, and I always shoot them high, behind the shoulder. Good friend of mine shot a 225 lb + with standard M855 behind the shoulder, he made it about 20 yds before he ate dirt. Different strokes for different folks I guess.

Re: Ever been disappointed in a caliber? [Re: txtrophy85] #7090892 02/24/18 04:00 AM
Joined: Dec 2016
Posts: 1,829
Adchunts Offline
Pro Tracker
Offline
Pro Tracker
Joined: Dec 2016
Posts: 1,829
Can’t think of a single caliber I have been disappointed with. Each one has done the job within its limitations. Wouldn’t try shooting a deer at 400 yards with my slug gun, and I wouldn’t try bison with my 5.56...

Some folks have much too high expectations.

Re: Ever been disappointed in a caliber? [Re: txtrophy85] #7090901 02/24/18 04:13 AM
Joined: Nov 2011
Posts: 9,835
U
unclebubba Online Content
THF Trophy Hunter
Online Content
THF Trophy Hunter
U
Joined: Nov 2011
Posts: 9,835
.243 I have never had hardly any blood trail with a .243. I have retrieved every deer I've ever shot with one, so my disappointment may be displaced, but I personally don't like the caliber.

Re: Ever been disappointed in a caliber? [Re: txtrophy85] #7090923 02/24/18 05:01 AM
Joined: Nov 2009
Posts: 915
H
hdfireman Offline
Tracker
Offline
Tracker
H
Joined: Nov 2009
Posts: 915
At times we can dislike any caliber, like when we have bad shot placement or don't get the velocity that we expect. Most calibers will do the job but some of the time there is a caliber that will do it a little better. Example is shooting pigs with a 5.56, will it do the job? Yes but when pigs are running will it do as good as another? Same thing with 6.8/6.5, when hogs are running is it as good as a .308.? We all know that shot placement is king but the more efficient caliber for the task gives us more room for error. Shooting LR with a .308 which will get it done or a 6.5 greed or 7mm-08. No matter the round a lot is based on skill and expectations.


[Linked Image]
07 FFL
eric@blackstonearms.com
214-945-5520
The 6.8 is the #1 choice for hunting deer and hogs in an AR15
Re: Ever been disappointed in a caliber? [Re: txtrophy85] #7090936 02/24/18 05:18 AM
Joined: Aug 2011
Posts: 12,547
C
chital_shikari Offline
Minor in training
Offline
Minor in training
C
Joined: Aug 2011
Posts: 12,547
.243 because my dad bought me a .22-250 because I was too small for the .243 but he didn't want to go .223 and like 7 years later I'm shooting my friend's .243 and it was really meh. Now I know the .224" centerfires are TINY but I didn't expect the .243 to be that tiny either.

Re: Ever been disappointed in a caliber? [Re: txtrophy85] #7090951 02/24/18 05:39 AM
Joined: Jan 2009
Posts: 19,157
J
Judd Offline
#1 Creedmoor Fan
Offline
#1 Creedmoor Fan
J
Joined: Jan 2009
Posts: 19,157
Not calibers but definitely been a barrel or two I've been disappointed in.


Originally Posted by Phil Robertson
Don't let your ears hear what your eyes didn't see, and don't let your mouth say what your heart doesn't feel
Re: Ever been disappointed in a caliber? [Re: txtrophy85] #7091048 02/24/18 12:48 PM
Joined: Nov 2013
Posts: 1,102
Bbear Offline
Pro Tracker
Offline
Pro Tracker
Joined: Nov 2013
Posts: 1,102
Like Judd, not calibers or cartridges but guns? Yes, there've been a few I've been disappointed in.


[IMG][/IMG]

Pay it forward - Kids are the future.

Rifles are similar to boats and young women...there's no end to how much money you can pour into them without making them any more useful.
Re: Ever been disappointed in a caliber? [Re: txtrophy85] #7091068 02/24/18 01:13 PM
Joined: Oct 2012
Posts: 29,576
S
Sneaky Offline
THF Celebrity
Offline
THF Celebrity
S
Joined: Oct 2012
Posts: 29,576
No. Just bullets.

Re: Ever been disappointed in a caliber? [Re: txtrophy85] #7091098 02/24/18 01:47 PM
Joined: Jan 2013
Posts: 19,638
P
Pitchfork Predator Online Content
THF Celebrity
Online Content
THF Celebrity
P
Joined: Jan 2013
Posts: 19,638
No.


Marc C. Helfrich
Retirement Planner

www.insured-wealth.com
469-323-8920
Re: Ever been disappointed in a caliber? [Re: txtrophy85] #7091128 02/24/18 02:20 PM
Joined: Jun 2008
Posts: 7,918
B
bigjoe8565 Online Content
THF Trophy Hunter
Online Content
THF Trophy Hunter
B
Joined: Jun 2008
Posts: 7,918
Nope.

Re: Ever been disappointed in a caliber? [Re: txtrophy85] #7091131 02/24/18 02:23 PM
Joined: Jul 2012
Posts: 15,606
6
603Country Online Content
THF Celebrity
Online Content
THF Celebrity
6
Joined: Jul 2012
Posts: 15,606
I’m not really disappointed in my 223, but it is a bit light when I have pigs on the run. A running hog on uneven ground is a tough target.


Not my monkeys, not my circus...
Re: Ever been disappointed in a caliber? [Re: txtrophy85] #7091132 02/24/18 02:24 PM
Joined: Nov 2010
Posts: 5,275
J
jeepercreeper Offline
THF Trophy Hunter
Offline
THF Trophy Hunter
J
Joined: Nov 2010
Posts: 5,275
300 BLK

I jumped on the bandwagon as soon as it came out because I thought it was awesome that I could shoot a 308 bullet out of my AR15 with nothing but a barrel change. Sub-sonic bullets meant it was going to be ridiculously quiet with a suppressor (which it is). But I'll never forget zeroing in for the first time with sub-sonics. It was like a 10yr old girl throwing a full size football. What a let down. Fast forward a couple years and I got my AR10 - no comparison. Fast forwards a couple more years and I got my 7.62x39 AR - no comparison.

Re: Ever been disappointed in a caliber? [Re: txtrophy85] #7091171 02/24/18 03:06 PM
Joined: Aug 2011
Posts: 6,168
T
Tactical Cowboy Offline
THF Trophy Hunter
Offline
THF Trophy Hunter
T
Joined: Aug 2011
Posts: 6,168
300 Blackout. I have had two, and each time want it to have the ballistic performance of a 30-30, but it never does.


The secret to a long life is to try not to shorten it.
Re: Ever been disappointed in a caliber? [Re: txtrophy85] #7091220 02/24/18 03:51 PM
Joined: Feb 2007
Posts: 26,546
J
JCB Offline
THF Celebrity
Offline
THF Celebrity
J
Joined: Feb 2007
Posts: 26,546
300BO was almost my biggest mistake a few years back. Thankfully yall talked me out of it.

Re: Ever been disappointed in a caliber? [Re: JCB] #7091277 02/24/18 04:43 PM
Joined: May 2009
Posts: 4,242
D
DallasShootingSupplies Offline
Extreme Tracker
Offline
Extreme Tracker
D
Joined: May 2009
Posts: 4,242
300 BO for me as well. Back to 6.8 and never looked back, no comparison.


www.class3machining.com
Barrel Threading
50k+ barrels done. Zero Baffle Strikes
www.facebook.com/barrelthreading
www.instagram.com/class_3_machining/
Recommended by Silencerco, Capitol Armory, Hansohn Brothers, Gemtech, Ally Outfitters, The Firearm Blog etc
Re: Ever been disappointed in a caliber? [Re: txtrophy85] #7091281 02/24/18 04:45 PM
Joined: Nov 2011
Posts: 4,538
P
patriot07 Online Content
Extreme Tracker
Online Content
Extreme Tracker
P
Joined: Nov 2011
Posts: 4,538
223. I couldn't get a decent accuracy node with my Tikka Varmint pushing a 75 grainer past 2750 fps, and it went unstable before 700 yards. I specifically chose a 1:8 twist to be able to run heavies and had hoped to get out to 800 or maybe even 1000 if I was willing to single-load instead of using the mag. But I couldn't even get past 600.

Ended up selling it and buying a 6.5CM. It hammered the 800 plate with ease.

Re: Ever been disappointed in a caliber? [Re: Sneaky] #7091298 02/24/18 05:00 PM
Joined: Nov 2007
Posts: 9,501
R
RiverRider Offline
THF Trophy Hunter
Offline
THF Trophy Hunter
R
Joined: Nov 2007
Posts: 9,501
Originally Posted By: Sneaky
No. Just bullets.


[Linked Image]

"Arguing with you always makes me thirsty."

-Augustus McRae
Re: Ever been disappointed in a caliber? [Re: txtrophy85] #7091303 02/24/18 05:05 PM
Joined: Jul 2007
Posts: 35,089
B
Brother in-law Online Content
THF Celebrity
Online Content
THF Celebrity
B
Joined: Jul 2007
Posts: 35,089
300 b o

Re: Ever been disappointed in a caliber? [Re: txtrophy85] #7091353 02/24/18 05:33 PM
Joined: Jan 2013
Posts: 1,539
O
okstatefan Offline
Pro Tracker
Offline
Pro Tracker
O
Joined: Jan 2013
Posts: 1,539
Let me go ahead and jump on 300BO as well. I adopted somewhat early, before there was a lot of real-world data on the round.

It is the Betamax of the rifle cartridges.

Re: Ever been disappointed in a caliber? [Re: txtrophy85] #7091375 02/24/18 05:46 PM
Joined: Nov 2009
Posts: 4,590
C
chalet Online Content
Extreme Tracker
Online Content
Extreme Tracker
C
Joined: Nov 2009
Posts: 4,590
Guess I am hard headed, I like my 300 blk. Have been killing pigs and deer with it for a few years now. Was thinking about upgrading to an AR-10 til I shot my buddies. Heavier gun, bounces more on recoil, louder blast. I'll stick with my lighter, easier to keep the Photon on target 300Blk. Don't shoot much past 100 yds in the dark anyway.

I was a little disappointed in the 17HMR. Brass cased venom on squirrels but head shot required on anything much bigger.

I tend to be more disappointed in my shooting when it comes down to it than a caliber. Pretty much any cartridge will do the trick when you use it for what it was intended.


Shoot. Eat. Repeat.
Page 1 of 3 1 2 3
Previous Thread
Index
Next Thread

© 2004-2024 OUTDOOR SITES NETWORK all rights reserved USA and Worldwide
Powered by UBB.threads™ PHP Forum Software 7.7.3