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bullet weight
« on: July 09, 2012, 03:14:18 PM »
 I've been shooting 168 gr., nosler partition, balistic tip  308 in preparation for the high hunt, but am now (probably over thinking this) worried that I need to shift to something heavier like 175 or 180?  I realize that it is probably more important to practice and become one with your rifle for shots over 200 yards with a particular round.  However, I'm just wondering if I should sacrafice flatnest/velocity for weight (granted not the flatest caliber out there, but for what I have)?

308 users what rounds are you using?

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Re: bullet weight
« Reply #1 on: July 09, 2012, 03:34:52 PM »
but am now (probably over thinking this) worried that I need to shift to something heavier like 175 or 180?

308 users what rounds are you using?

Why?  I'd go with 150g -

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Re: bullet weight
« Reply #2 on: July 09, 2012, 03:37:10 PM »
I have my great grandfathers savage 99c in 308 and he used 150 gr core locks mostly. Killed more deer and elk than I will ever hope to and did it with open sights. I'm guessing your over thinking the issue. If you look there really isn't a huge difference between 150gr and 180gr in most factory loads as far as drop.

And I wouldn't say it is probably more important to practice with what you got versus stressing over minute differences in ballistics, it is more important. Which just means you get to spend time at the range which is fun.
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Re: bullet weight
« Reply #3 on: July 09, 2012, 04:28:03 PM »
I too would go with the 150gr in the 308win. I use the 150 Interlock from Hornaday and have killed many deer and one bull elk from a 30-06. Very deadly, knocked the bull down very quickly, only went a few steps. The 150 is plenty of bullet, so your current loads should be just fine!
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Re: bullet weight
« Reply #4 on: July 09, 2012, 04:36:55 PM »
 Its far more important to place your shot than worry about weight, a well placed 100gr. .243 will kill far more critters than a poorly placed 180 gr. .308 :twocents:
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Re: bullet weight
« Reply #5 on: July 09, 2012, 04:45:40 PM »
Use what shoots best out of your gun and stick with that. I'd think 168 is on the heavy side anyways for a .308 :dunno:

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Re: bullet weight
« Reply #6 on: July 09, 2012, 05:18:04 PM »
My personal opinion is that the 165-168gr bullets in the .308 and most 30cals for that matter is the perfect balance between weight and velocity.  Also, unless I am mistaken, basically all snipers and long range shooters using the 308 shoot that range of bullet because of its performance in that cartridge.
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Re: bullet weight
« Reply #7 on: July 09, 2012, 05:27:46 PM »
I think the 168 you are using is a good bullet out of the 308 Win. I wouldn't go any heavier, and as some have said, even a 150 grain bullet is a good choice in that cartridge. But I would probably stick with the 168 grain. It will shoot about as flat as anything.


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Re: bullet weight
« Reply #8 on: July 09, 2012, 05:29:59 PM »
Stick with what you got no problems with a 168 grain bullet.

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Re: bullet weight
« Reply #9 on: July 10, 2012, 02:06:10 PM »
Also, unless I am mistaken, basically all snipers and long range shooters using the 308 shoot that range of bullet because of its performance in that cartridge.
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Sort of the reason why I went with 308 in the first place.  Figured if the US Armed Forces (who crank out some of the world's best snipers) use 308 its probably good enough for me...plus not to hard to find rounds!

Seeing that it appears to be 50/50 I'll grab a box of both and head to the range and see what I get at both 200 and 300.  Thanks all for your posts!

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Re: bullet weight
« Reply #10 on: July 10, 2012, 02:33:28 PM »
Let us know your results.

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Re: bullet weight
« Reply #11 on: July 10, 2012, 03:00:57 PM »
With a 308 you are better off with using 150 gr. for deer. 165 or 180 for elk.  :twocents:

 


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