All things .308 Win

[77TMK]

A competent 125-130 gr load will be in the ballpark of 2850 with a 16” barrel. When 130 gr MK319 bullets were around that’s what they would shoot from a 16”. But your barrel will decide that.

What was the reason for going with a light for caliber bullet? Versus a 155-168 gr TMK, AMAX, ELDM type?

 

[IdahoBeav]

What was the reason for going with a light for caliber bullet? Versus a 155-168 gr TMK, AMAX, ELDM type?

I'm not handloading yet, and the Nosler 125 is a factory ammo that has done very well for me in my 308s.

 

[uabeng]

Oh wow, great thread and glad I stumbled on it. Here's some of my latest tests with my 308. Clockwise - 150gr SST, 46gr varget, 2.735, 2820 fps. 168gr Nosler BT, 44gr Varget 2.800, 2630 fps. 178gr ELDX, 41.5gr Varget, mag length COL, 2480 fps. The gun seemed to have a couple fliers but loved the 178s for the day. Question for the gurus, are the speeeds acceptable for a 20" barrel with these loads or should I try to increase speed? Fyi rifle in question is a t3x roughtec with 20" barrel suppressed.

 

[Hondo64d]

Oh wow, great thread and glad I stumbled on it. Here's some of my latest tests with my 308. Clockwise - 150gr SST, 46gr varget, 2.735, 2820 fps. 168gr Nosler BT, 44gr Varget 2.800, 2630 fps. 178gr ELDX, 41.5gr Varget, mag length COL, 2480 fps. The gun seemed to have a couple fliers but loved the 178s for the day. Question for the gurus, are the speeeds acceptable for a 20" barrel with these loads or should I try to increase speed? Fyi rifle in question is a t3x roughtec with 20" barrel suppressed. View attachment 973848

From 20” barrels, I expect 155s at 2800, 168s at 2700, and 178s at 2600 or a hair more.

John

 

[Rockpicker]

From 20” barrels, I expect 155s at 2800, 168s at 2700, and 178s at 2600 or a hair more.

John

He can use another grain of Varget. I use 45.5 and it’s definitely max depending on bullet.

 

[FredH]

The only problem with having a good 308 is there aren't many cartridges that do everything better. Good thing most of us dont mind buying redundant cartridges

Name one?

 

[rookieforever33]

Name one?

Which portion would you like named?

The portion that the 308 win has factory ammo available from 110 grains to 180 grains in all flavors of frangible to mono?

Or that most of us could open our gun cabinet and grab several guns that would work fine for whatever hunt we are planning?

 

[FredH]

Which portion would you like named?

The portion that the 308 win has factory ammo available from 110 grains to 180 grains in all flavors of frangible to mono?

Or that most of us could open our gun cabinet and grab several guns that would work fine for whatever hunt we are planning?

I said in an abbreviated form to name one that could. And yes the gun cabinet is a bedroom full of different rifles and cartridges. But I can name one. The 30-06.

 

[FredH]

This year for my 308 I loaded Hornady's 110 gr. CX meant for the Blackout at just under 3200 fps using Power Pro 2000. It's turn in the rotation is soon.

 

[rookieforever33]

I said in an abbreviated form to name one that could. And yes the gun cabinet is a bedroom full of different rifles and cartridges. But I can name one. The 30-06.

Fine cartridge. Maybe you should start a "All things 30-06" thread. Factory bullets available from 110gr to 200gr last I checked. Some say a little recoil heavy, I disagree.

 

[FredH]

Fine cartridge. Maybe you should start a "All things 30-06" thread. Factory bullets available from 110gr to 200gr last I checked. Some say a little recoil heavy, I disagree.

All you had to do was name one.

 

[Taudisio]

All you had to do was name one.

I think you need to re-read what he wrote and what you responded to. What you said makes zero sense and you were brash about it.

 

[FredH]

I think you need to re-read what he wrote and what you responded to. What you said makes zero sense and you were brash about it.

All he had to do was name one. He apparently could not, preferred to be a smartazz and he didn't even start the thread.

"The only problem with having a good 308 is there aren't many cartridges that do everything better."

 

[Jbehredt]

All he had to do was name one. He apparently could not, preferred to be a smartazz and he didn't even start the thread.

"The only problem with having a good 308 is there aren't many cartridges that do everything better."

That quote reads to me as saying the 308 has great versatility on par with only a handful of other cartridges. Yes, the 30-06 would be another. Nobody pissed in any wheaties here. Well, not until the “name one” reply. I’m struggling to see the offense prior to that.

 

[FredH]

That quote reads to me as saying the 308 has great versatility on par with only a handful of other cartridges. Yes, the 30-06 would be another. Nobody pissed in any wheaties here. Well, not until the “name one” reply. I’m struggling to see the offense prior to that.

On par with a handful of cartridges. I said name one. A simple question.

 

[rookieforever33]

The name of the thread is All things 308. My statement about the problem with 308 are that many dont do everything better than the 308. It fits in the context of the thread. The reason I didnt name one cartridge as versatile is because there are, and are not, depending on what YOU prefer. Judging by my reaction, and the reaction of others, you are kind of off in the weeds on this one. I am not being a smart ass or saying you are wrong. I agree with you that depending on your opinions the 30-06 is a great all around cartridges. So is 270, 6.5 anything, 338, 375, and many others. If you want to start a thread about any if them feel free.

If anyone besides me is feeling trolled by this guy please disengage with him. All things 308 win is a great thread. Lets keep it that way.

 

[Jbehredt]

On par with a handful of cartridges. I said name one. A simple question.

But why?

 

[NWBLKTAIL]

But why?

If you’ve seen this guy interact in other threads, you wouldn’t ask why

 

[SC HUNTER]

All he had to do was name one. He apparently could not, preferred to be a smartazz and he didn't even start the thread.

"The only problem with having a good 308 is there aren't many cartridges that do everything better."

He's saying it's a great all around cartridge. As in he believes it to be the best do-all cartridge.

You attempted to be a smart ass and said "name one" which makes zero sense.

Sure there are numerous other good cartridges to choose from but he said a 308 is the best to him.