What is the best load for 308 Winchester?

What is the best load for 308 Winchester?

The 6 Best Big-Game Loads for the . 308 Winchester

• Remington Core-Lokt 180-grain PSP RN. This load hits hard and makes a big hole.
• Hornady Precision Hunter 178-grain ELD-X.
• Barnes Vor-TX Tipped Triple Shock (TTSX) 150-grain.
• Federal Fusion 150-grain MSR.
• Hornady Custom Lite 125-grain SST.
• Nosler Custom 165-grain AccuBond.

Will 7.62 x51 work in 308?

308 is actually a bit higher chamber pressure than 7.62×51, so the 7.62 is safe from a . 308 but not necessarily the other way around. While most 7.62 weapons can probably handle most . 308 ammo just fine, you should make some effort to make sure before using your particular combination.

What is the best 308 ammo for whitetail deer?

Nosler 165-grain Partition The grandfather of “premium” big-game bullets, Nosler’s Partition—the 165-grain variant in particular—is a top choice for hunting deer with the . 308 Win. —especially if there’s an opportunity for black bear or elk, or if you’re a one-gun hunter.

What’s the best 308 ammo for deer hunting?

Is a 308 a good hunting rifle?

308 Winchester is a good caliber for hunting deer, pronghorn, elk, moose and bear. Proponents of the . 308 Winchester will usually tell stories of how well the caliber does as a sniper rifle out to 700 yards and sometimes beyond.

Do military snipers use 308?

308 is commonly used by military snipers because, as a NATO round, ammunition is/would be readily available when on a battlefield. It is the same round that is used in the M60 machine gun.

Do Snipers use hollow points?

The Boat Tail Hollow Point (otherwise known as the open tip match or OTM) is used extensively by military snipers. The bullet is teardrop shaped to reduce drag compared to flat based rounds.

What is the best brass for 308 match loads?

Well, the following .308 match loads have worked extremely well for me in competitions over the past 35+ years. Unless otherwise noted, the following loads assume that you’re utilizing Lake City Arsenal (LC) or Frankford Arsenal (FA) Military Match brass. Any of the FA or LC Match brass is great for use in these loads.

What is the proper burn rate powder for the 308?

The proper burn rate powder for the .308 is a mid-range rifle powder, which gives the reloader a large selection of appropriate choices. Where is the best place to start? The Hodgdon Reloading Data Center (RDC) lists 21 different powder types that can be used in the .308 Winchester. All these powders are appropriate in the listed loads.

What is the most accurate type of 308 powder?

Most Accurate 308 Powders One of the most versatile powders in the IMR line, 4064 is a great choice for most standard use cases. It’s excellent for deer hunting and mid–long range target shooting, depending on the bullets you choose. An extruded powder, it’s fairly easy to meter, though perhaps not as easy as ball powders.

What is the best SMK for 308?

The 168 SMK (above, left) has a fairly conservative ogive and boat tail shape that make it easy to tune. I consider it one of the better options for 308 along with the (above, second from left to right) 175 SMK, 175 TMK, 190 SMK and 185 TMK. You’ll often encounter the 168 SMK loaded in Federal’s Gold Medal Ammunition.