168grn 308WIN Hunting round discussion

[lamrith]

I have found that my gun much prefer's the 168grn bullets in general and am in search of a good projectilesbullets for hunting in that weight.  Initial target is deer, but also will hunt elk when opportunity arises.

I am wondering what some of you have used for a good hunting bullet/load/round in 168grn for 308Win.

I am not against buying factory ammo, but would much prefer to load my own so any bullet or load recommendations would be great.  I will do my own load work up, but always nice to have an idea what works for others to narrow choices.  I do have Varget, TAC, WC844(more 223 oriented I think) powders onhand.

[JJB11B]

Probably gonna catch flak but the Federal Gold Match with the 168 SMK flat smash some things...Coyotes, head shot a couple things with that round too. not good photos to post. but it works

[Jolten]

165hpbt Sierra gamekings, varget, and blc2 works pretty well for me.

[Fl0und3rz]

165 gr. partitions and Varget, for me.  Book loads. Standard hunting rifle barrel profile and length.

[Biggerhammer]

Love these terms like “Projectile”. Is that anything like a “Bullet” meaning what you stuff into a case to make a “Cartridge”?

The 165gr Nosler Accubond is flat deadly, doesn’t matter if your launching it from a .308 Win or a .300 Win Mag. In the same breath. The Hornady plain Jane Interlock is just  as deadly as a hunting bullet.

The world record California Sheep was smoked with a handloaded 150gr Hornady Interlock, funny how some feel that a Barnes, Swift, or other custom bullet would have made that Sheep more dead that it already is.

[WapitiTalk1]

Ooh, pick me, pick me . Underwood Ammo 165 GN Accubond, they’ll out shoot the shooter. Absolutely the most accurate round I’ve found for my Weatherby Vanguard 2.

[h20hunter]

165 gr accubond, 45.0 gr Varget. I run it in my AR10.

[jackelope]

Love these terms like “Projectile”. Is that anything like a “Bullet” meaning what you stuff into a case to make a “Cartridge”?

The 165gr Nosler Accubond is flat deadly, doesn’t matter if your launching it from a .308 Win or a .300 Win Mag. In the same breath. The Hornady plain Jane Interlock is just  as deadly as a hunting bullet.

The world record California Sheep was smoked with a handloaded 150gr Hornady Interlock, funny how some feel that a Barnes, Swift, or other custom bullet would have made that Sheep more dead that it already is.

It’s “more deader” good sir.

[jasnt]

The 165gr nosler bt’s Have worked well for me in the past as much as it pains me to say that.   

[Cab]

My Howa really enjoys the Federal Fusion 165gr. Certainly on the budget side but I found it to be very consistent for me and reliable. 

[BigGoonTuna]

Love these terms like “Projectile”. Is that anything like a “Bullet” meaning what you stuff into a case to make a “Cartridge”?

kinda like the guys that call a scope an "optic" eh?

[Stein]

168 TSX, on of the more proven bullets out there.


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[lamrith]

Man tough crowd around here!  Trying to use my SAT words to sounds like a grown-up and you guys are crushing my feelings. 
 

[Cab]

My best advise as someone that just got a new 308 this year and had to find what it liked: Buy the cheap stuff first and see how it works with your gun. There is no reason to spend double the price if your rifle will group close to the same with ammo that cost half as much. If this works out for you then you will have a load you can buy for cheaper which equals practice is much more affordable(and hopefully you will get to practice more). I also start with very common ammo so that if for some reason I lost my ammo, forgot it or what not I could go into almost any place that sells ammo and be able to pick it up as well as buy it in bulk online for better prices. just my 

[lamrith]

My best advise as someone that just got a new 308 this year and had to find what it liked: Buy the cheap stuff first and see how it works with your gun. There is no reason to spend double the price if your rifle will group close to the same with ammo that cost half as much. If this works out for you then you will have a load you can buy for cheaper which equals practice is much more affordable(and hopefully you will get to practice more). I also start with very common ammo so that if for some reason I lost my ammo, forgot it or what not I could go into almost any place that sells ammo and be able to pick it up as well as buy it in bulk online for better prices. just my 

Def good points.  I tried 150grn off the shelf ammo a year ago and this gun hated them. 3-4moa.  I tried reloading with 150grn bullets as well with same results. 

Ran some PPU 168grn match ammo and was sub MOA, hence the search for similar weight bullets/ammo. 

I have no problem trying Factory, but as a reloader I have an aversion to spending $1.00+ a round when I can make it for 1/2 that.  I will track down some common stuff though if for no other reason than to know how they perform for those emergencies you mention.