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<blockquote data-quote="Capt Kurt" data-source="post: 560431" data-attributes="member: 20136"><p>The 308 is inherently the most accurate rd of the 30 cal family if properly loaded. The 308 was not intended to shoot bullets above 178 gr. as one post noted, performance will drop off dramaically at longer range. Due to the length of a 200+ gr bullet, case capacity will be greatly reduced especially if you use a detachable mag where you are limited on O.A.L. The bullets above 178gr are a better choice for the long action rifles 30-06, 300win mag where case capacity is greater to maintain higher velocities and knock down power. Your reloading manual will show this. This is why the Military, Law Enforcement & Competition shooters stay with the 155-178gr bullets. Also remember, the best barrel length choice for the 308 is 24"-26" unless you are shooting Palma Class Competition. Shorter barrels will loose approximately 50 fps for every inch under this size. You can test this with a Chrono-graf. Your best all around choice is the 168gr</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Capt Kurt, post: 560431, member: 20136"] The 308 is inherently the most accurate rd of the 30 cal family if properly loaded. The 308 was not intended to shoot bullets above 178 gr. as one post noted, performance will drop off dramaically at longer range. Due to the length of a 200+ gr bullet, case capacity will be greatly reduced especially if you use a detachable mag where you are limited on O.A.L. The bullets above 178gr are a better choice for the long action rifles 30-06, 300win mag where case capacity is greater to maintain higher velocities and knock down power. Your reloading manual will show this. This is why the Military, Law Enforcement & Competition shooters stay with the 155-178gr bullets. Also remember, the best barrel length choice for the 308 is 24"-26" unless you are shooting Palma Class Competition. Shorter barrels will loose approximately 50 fps for every inch under this size. You can test this with a Chrono-graf. Your best all around choice is the 168gr [/QUOTE]
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