hi, what is everyone shooting over their dogs? im finding that the 308 bush pig is making my poor heading dog go deaf! I try get him in behind before I shot but that can't always be the case.
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hi, what is everyone shooting over their dogs? im finding that the 308 bush pig is making my poor heading dog go deaf! I try get him in behind before I shot but that can't always be the case.
I'm shooting suppressed 308 or 708
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Is it suppressed?Quote:
Originally Posted by Stefanhope
That should be the main consideration imo. Makes it way more comfortable for the dog.
we also use supressed 308 bushpig . Thought ours was going deaf too , turns out he's just ignorant with selective hearing ..... never misses the word 'TREAT' , even when whispered .... ;)
yeah sorry its definitely suppressed
okay thanks, will definitely try harder to get my dog in next to me
45 70 shooting 500gr subs
The dog was super comfortable with the 300BLK but I parked this as the factory subs are useless.
Lehigh (spelling??) pills creates a proper wound channel, but in the current climate of supply issues they are as rare as rocking horse sh&^ ...and/or super expensive.
If I could get some Lehigh projectiles that didn't require remortgaging the house (and someone who can hand load properly) I'd be back on the blackout in a flash.
I was thinking of reloading subs for the 308 but I am getting mixed reviews
Other option is to get some cast lead HP’s from Robert and use a full case of trailboss. Will be just supersonic but not too big a boom.
another option may be to add a few more baffles if it a modular suppressor such as DPT ....?
Good bullet like lehigh and pick your shots then should not be an issue @tikka seems to do ok!Quote:
Originally Posted by Stefanhope
If a .300bo and a .308 are both loaded low velocity both approx same to be used the same, same projectiles is there any difference.Quote:
Originally Posted by Stefanhope
Velocity to energy should be similar?
Other than a few GN powder just means you can make do with a .308 rather than buying .300bo unless you want one.
Cheers for all advice guys.
roberts 151hps are awesome.... Ive tried the subsonic thing and wont go there again...now a case full of trailboss or a mild load will make them even better still.... any good soft projectile at less than full noise/full speed will be quieter.... I shoot with my dog pesent....havent shot directly over her and dont want to do so..its only 1 bound away from tragedy if you do.
90% of time dog will be out to one side or able to be sat so you can step sideways.... good suppressors are gold.
I have use a suppressed .308 over the last 3 deer dogs I have had,never had a problem with the muzzle blast bothering them,they are usually too focused on the deer.
As mentioned @tikka is a wizard on the 300blk if your going that route. I'd go through his posts on the forum regarding loads etc... However if suppressed super rounds are still too loud then perhaps consider one of these:
https://www.rexspecs.com/products/ea...32867107897449
There good enough for military and law enforcement.
Perhaps look at your suppressor too, some are certainly better than others. DPT suppressors can be extended out as far as 10 baffles if required.
yeah I have a Hardys suppressor, to give more context I use him at work and can sometimes be shooting alot of deer and goats over him and by the end of the day he starts to have his ears effected, I used 223 before the 308 and had no problems. ill try to get him in behind more often. cheer team
ok that makes more sense now....if you reload???? definately try some less potent loads.speer 130grn hollow points expand really well at lower velocity...so down load to something like 2000fps....actually just about any projectile will work,just the softer ones will work better...you basically making it a 30/30...less powder = less noise.
if roberts 151s feed...they are awesome..if not you could still use them first up....
I shoot a suppressed 308 over my dog however not the scale it sounds like your putting over yours. I’d love to be able to shoot deer over my dog all day long . ��
Same projectiles and same speeds, so very similar if not identical in performance. I now only use supersonic rounds in my 300BLK and it's a great little hunting outfit. Relatively quiet too.Quote:
Originally Posted by CBH Australia
What are the typical distances you are shooting at over your Dog ?
7mm08. 18.5 barrel, dpt. 150 hotcors. Pretty quiet. Kahu's got selective hearing anyway. I reckon a supressed 30 30 would be good option and quiet probably. Not brave enough to chop mine.
sorry for the late reply, shot everything with the 223 from stags,tahr,boar,goats & wallaby. have lost two reds but thats because my dog wasn't there with me. However id recommend 243 and up. Their is a good thread "223 on deer" cheers
5m out to 500m and everything in between.