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The Basics, Starting Out
How would you set up a 308 Winchester?
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<blockquote data-quote="dig" data-source="post: 488571" data-attributes="member: 26939"><p>With the proper bullet, Barnes, Sierra GK, Accubond etc. . . you have a solid 600 yard Elk gun. Have used the .308 with three kids to kill Elk, Mule Deer and Hogs at up to 350 using SGK and Nosler BT. If a 300 Win Mag is acceptable at 700+ yards no issues with the .308 at 500. Of course as with any shot bullet placement is key. You have a good diameter med-heavy bullet traveling at medium velocity with well know drop and behaviour. Roll with it, you will be fine. It always amazes me at the poor wrap the 308 gets and the same person will tought the .270. I own and shoot both. </p><p> </p><p>As a hunting rifle:</p><p> </p><p>Med or med/heavy contour barrel 26-28 inches</p><p>Rem/Win/Savage Action</p><p>Floor plate </p><p>Good stock, McMillian, Greybull, HS (many others)</p><p>Scope in 4-12 or 4.5-14 range</p><p> </p><p>Probably 9-11 pounds max. </p><p> </p><p>Or just buy one of the many Savage or Remington option.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="dig, post: 488571, member: 26939"] With the proper bullet, Barnes, Sierra GK, Accubond etc. . . you have a solid 600 yard Elk gun. Have used the .308 with three kids to kill Elk, Mule Deer and Hogs at up to 350 using SGK and Nosler BT. If a 300 Win Mag is acceptable at 700+ yards no issues with the .308 at 500. Of course as with any shot bullet placement is key. You have a good diameter med-heavy bullet traveling at medium velocity with well know drop and behaviour. Roll with it, you will be fine. It always amazes me at the poor wrap the 308 gets and the same person will tought the .270. I own and shoot both. As a hunting rifle: Med or med/heavy contour barrel 26-28 inches Rem/Win/Savage Action Floor plate Good stock, McMillian, Greybull, HS (many others) Scope in 4-12 or 4.5-14 range Probably 9-11 pounds max. Or just buy one of the many Savage or Remington option. [/QUOTE]
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