Forgive me if this has already been answered, but a quick search didn't reveal a thread that specifically addressed my question.
Recently joined a hunting club, and the property is relatively thick with brush and woods. From most places we have stands or tree to climb, max distance I can range is less than 100 yd. Could probably stretch to 125 yd if a create some shooting lanes, but intend to stay 100 yd or less.
I have a pistol lower with a brace, and I am pondering a .300 blackout upper, unsuppressed for now, for hunting. Was thinking about 10.5-in .300 blackout upper.
My thoughts are:
- Would likely be much more maneuverable with a 5 round magazine in a climber than my bolt action rifles.
- Don't need the reach of my standard caliber bolt action rifles at that property.
Is a 10.5-in barrel with supersonic ammo gonna be enough to take a whitetail, assuming I do my part with shot placement?
Can anyone recommend a bullet weight or specific round, assuming the barrel length and proper shot placement will allow me to harvest a deer?
What about for a hog?
Any optics that would be appropriate?
Thanks.
Recently joined a hunting club, and the property is relatively thick with brush and woods. From most places we have stands or tree to climb, max distance I can range is less than 100 yd. Could probably stretch to 125 yd if a create some shooting lanes, but intend to stay 100 yd or less.
I have a pistol lower with a brace, and I am pondering a .300 blackout upper, unsuppressed for now, for hunting. Was thinking about 10.5-in .300 blackout upper.
My thoughts are:
- Would likely be much more maneuverable with a 5 round magazine in a climber than my bolt action rifles.
- Don't need the reach of my standard caliber bolt action rifles at that property.
Is a 10.5-in barrel with supersonic ammo gonna be enough to take a whitetail, assuming I do my part with shot placement?
Can anyone recommend a bullet weight or specific round, assuming the barrel length and proper shot placement will allow me to harvest a deer?
What about for a hog?
Any optics that would be appropriate?
Thanks.