I get that the 308 is a better hunting round and if your happy with it that's great. Point being the PRS guys are shooting a timed event and spotting your misses is very important. Spotting rounds with a 308 is hard to do unless you are shooting a very heavy rifle with a brake.
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JoeMan04
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GC, was right there with you and, like you, figured I could pull it off if it didn't work and not be out the farm. With the recoil reduction I've experienced w/300 wm, I'm guessing a .308 would be down around a 5.56 (guessing here, never tried one). Witt is a great company to deal with, solid product that I would order again.
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GuroChris
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Totally agree that those PRS guys sling lead at a level well above my skillset. Also I admit my affinity for .308 is mostly nostalgic. I was hoping that there was something simple I wasn't considering. The good news it seems, is that doesn't appear to be the case. I'll take my daughter's .243 win out (shh don't tell her) and see if that's true. If I can spot shots with that maybe I'll know my fundamental technique is good.
Then I'll buy the brake because,,toys....
Then I'll buy the brake because,,toys....
Westernhuntr
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The best thing you can do is thread the barrel and put an aggressive brake on there, I'd recommend a Terminator T2 or T3.
You'll be able to spot hits no problem.
I run a T3 on my 7.5 lb 338 NM and can spot hits every time if I'm loaded on the bipod.
GuroChris
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Badger,
Anything to share on accuracy? Like I said that part of the reviews I've seen is not as clear.
Anything to share on accuracy? Like I said that part of the reviews I've seen is not as clear.
GuroChris
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Western,
How heavy would you say you are loaded into the bipod? I feel like I'm really leaning into it but still no joy. Its a 14lb rifle. I would think I'd be able to spot shots with that but, not so much.
How heavy would you say you are loaded into the bipod? I feel like I'm really leaning into it but still no joy. Its a 14lb rifle. I would think I'd be able to spot shots with that but, not so much.
GuroChris
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Exactly what I was hoping to hear! As a matter of fact with that sort of accuracy I'm surprised more people don't talk about it.
Westernhuntr
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Not real heavy just a little forward pressure, also I rest one hand over the center of the scope it really helps.
At 14lbs a 308 wouldn't move with a good brake.
GuroChris
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OK, I'll give it a try with less pressure and with and without a hand on the center of the scope.
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"PRS guys" are using a 6mm in open. It's more than just recoil. People are loading super hot rounds to get flat trajectory to keep all adjustments minimal and everything close to center. Recoil is a plus. A 16-18 lb gun in 6mm is already overkill for recoil.
for tactical division people still have to use .308.
Either way, it's a technique thing. Soft shoulder and getting behind the gun is the two things that help with recoil. No you don't need to super load the bipod. It doesn't help. The guys at the hide were trying to help some poor soul with a similar question, someone linked a few good videos with visual aid. I'll see if I can find it.
for tactical division people still have to use .308.
Either way, it's a technique thing. Soft shoulder and getting behind the gun is the two things that help with recoil. No you don't need to super load the bipod. It doesn't help. The guys at the hide were trying to help some poor soul with a similar question, someone linked a few good videos with visual aid. I'll see if I can find it.
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GuroChris
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Wow, that's great! Thanks.
I knew this was the place to come for good intel.
I knew this was the place to come for good intel.
