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<blockquote data-quote="armageddon144" data-source="post: 215744" data-attributes="member: 11976"><p>I have the same rifle and caliber too! It looks like you've already done some good things to make it shoot better, but I would highly recommend getting a quality stock. Mcmillan and H-S Precision are some great brands to look at. The main reason for buying a new one is that the factory stock touches the barrel, this decreases accuracy when weather changes or when the barrel heats up. Also, you can talk with your local gunsmith about what you can do to further accurize the rifle.</p><p> </p><p>Regarding max effective range, you really have to decide that for yourself based on the ballistic data out to a given distance, how well you can place bullets on top of eachother on that range, and what type of game (if any) that you are shooting at. Just make sure you fire your rifle at the range at the distances you will be shooting at in the field.</p><p> </p><p>Bullets with high ballistic coefficients are best for long range shooting so try looking for those. If you are having trouble finding them then google the program called "Shoot! ballistic program." It tells you the BCs of factory loads for tons of calibers. Also, try and stick with the heavier bullets (170-180gr) because the factory barrel has a 1 in 10" twist so it will shoot those better than the lighter 150 gr bullets you are using.</p><p> </p><p>Overall it is a great out-of-the-box rifle that can have numerous customizations done to it, but the most important thing to do would be to shoot regularly. Even though the .308 doesn't have the punch that many of the newer magnums have, it makes up for it in accuracy.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="armageddon144, post: 215744, member: 11976"] I have the same rifle and caliber too! It looks like you've already done some good things to make it shoot better, but I would highly recommend getting a quality stock. Mcmillan and H-S Precision are some great brands to look at. The main reason for buying a new one is that the factory stock touches the barrel, this decreases accuracy when weather changes or when the barrel heats up. Also, you can talk with your local gunsmith about what you can do to further accurize the rifle. Regarding max effective range, you really have to decide that for yourself based on the ballistic data out to a given distance, how well you can place bullets on top of eachother on that range, and what type of game (if any) that you are shooting at. Just make sure you fire your rifle at the range at the distances you will be shooting at in the field. Bullets with high ballistic coefficients are best for long range shooting so try looking for those. If you are having trouble finding them then google the program called "Shoot! ballistic program." It tells you the BCs of factory loads for tons of calibers. Also, try and stick with the heavier bullets (170-180gr) because the factory barrel has a 1 in 10" twist so it will shoot those better than the lighter 150 gr bullets you are using. Overall it is a great out-of-the-box rifle that can have numerous customizations done to it, but the most important thing to do would be to shoot regularly. Even though the .308 doesn't have the punch that many of the newer magnums have, it makes up for it in accuracy. [/QUOTE]
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