Small Calibers for Big Game Hunting

[CrimsonArrow]

I’m not really big into rifle hunting, but I’ve shot my share of deer, bear, caribou, and moose. I know a quality bullet placed well will kill just about anything, but I am not a fan of smaller calibers. It’s just taking an unnecessary risk. There’s a reason brown bear outfitters recommend/require big magnums. Things can go sideways in a hurry, and those big bullets can make up for less than stellar shots

 

[idcwby]

Honestly, the issue is the long range popularity. I have no problem with a 6.5 PRC for elk, carried it this year. Will likely go dump a cow with it. However, the long range piece of the equation is what throws in so many variables that lead to bad shots.

Maybe we need to move to build a campaign to make close range shots popular again.

Idaho is looking into doing an iron sight only season. Just not sure how it will be enforced. My other concern is the people that think they will still be able to shoot farther than they should with iron sights, not saying that doesn’t happen now, but your margin of error can be so much greater with iron sights.

I also heard Utah was thinking about the same thing.

 

[Timber Stalker]

Idaho is looking into doing an iron sight only season. Just not sure how it will be enforced. My other concern is the people that think they will still be able to shoot farther than they should with iron sights, not saying that doesn’t happen now, but your margin of error can be so much greater with iron sights.

I also heard Utah was thinking about the same thing.

I heard that may be happening over there. That would really piss some people off. I do think something has to be done however, technology is getting out of hand.
Some states actually care about conserving their game animals, Oregon is not on that list.

 

[JimP]

Idaho is looking into doing an iron sight only season. Just not sure how it will be enforced. My other concern is the people that think they will still be able to shoot farther than they should with iron sights, not saying that doesn’t happen now, but your margin of error can be so much greater with iron sights.

I also heard Utah was thinking about the same thing.

Utah had one this season, calling it a "restricted" hunt where only iron sights are allowed for rifles and pistols. There were reports of some hunters shooting at game way over the range that they could shoot effectively. The hunts were considered limited entry hunts where if a officer saw a hunter with optics on their rifles they would know what was going on. Plus the hunter had to apply for the hunt so they should know the regulations.

 

[idcwby]

Utah had one this season, calling it a "restricted" hunt where only iron sights are allowed for rifles and pistols. There were reports of some hunters shooting at game way over the range that they could shoot effectively. The hunts were considered limited entry hunts where if a officer saw a hunter with optics on their rifles they would know what was going on. Plus the hunter had to apply for the hunt so they should know the regulations.

Did Utah have any other seasons open at the same time?
Idaho for the most part, there is a wolf, bear, and cougar season that would overlap. Giving people a reason to have something with a scope.