All things .308 Win

[PC356]

Loaned one of my hunters my suppressed 16” Tikka .308 this past wknd as his rifle needed some tweaking we realized after his arrival. He took a really nice buck with it (MLD property). 90 yd shot shooting factory 125 gr NBTs around 2900. Knew that bullet was ridiculously accurate on the range and that it came recommended a lot for whitetail sized game. Yet to use it on an animal prior. Blown away with the damage it did internally. Lungs were absolutely decimated, blew the heart in 2, and still exited. As much devastation as I’ve ever seen from a non magnum caliber.

 

[SkeeterMcgiblet]

The 168gr AMAX is near tailor made for the 308- very good bullet. The 178gr ELD-X is also good from contact to 1,800’ish FPS.

Mr. Form,
Could we get a Form Friday S2H episode on the 308? Advantages, disadvantages, optimization, recommended hunting set ups, effective range, preferred factory loads, etc? I've married myself to a 308 t3x (its technically my wifes...) and want to optimize it as my 1-gun to practice & hunt with.

Also some specific factory load questions that I wanted to get your opinion on:

- Fed Gold Medal Match 175s (SMKs), any experience or opinion for hunting?
- Norma Bondstrike 180s - Cant find much terminal performance info, seem to be akin to accubonds
(I got some bulk for cheap and they shoot pretty well for me)
- Winchester Deer Season XP 150s - only round my wife has shot for hunting and she / her dad swears by