Improving the 308 Win performance

[mrjashu]

Better look at BC's as well as velocities.

For sure, I get it. I'm just looking at short range stuff with this rifle, so a good MPB with decent energy. I'll probably go with something smaller like a 130 or 125. That bullet weight seems like it would be pretty fun out of a short 308.
Thanks

 

[QuietTexan]

You're good, just this thread was started by Badlands Bullets. I hunt with Hammers, the 180 HH from my 30-06 is 5-for-5 on DRT bang-flops. Get the 137 HH, stuff it deep, and let it scream.

Ok, since no one has anything to say about my AR-10 question, I've officially ordered some 150s. I'm going to stuff them to 2.800" with enough TAC make a Rem 700 **** itself and see what happens. Y'all stand by for results

 

[xsn10s]

You're good, just this thread was started by Badlands Bullets. I hunt with Hammers, the 180 HH from my 30-06 is 5-for-5 on DRT bang-flops. Get the 137 HH, stuff it deep, and let it scream.

Ok, since no one has anything to say about my AR-10 question, I've officially ordered some 150s. I'm going to stuff them to 2.800" with enough TAC make a Rem 700 **** itself and see what happens. Y'all stand by for results

Be careful brother. AR's have pretty exciting kabooms when things go wrong. I don't have too much issue pushing a bolt action 308 win. An AR10 is a different animal.

 

[xsn10s]

Here's some screen shots on the "H" 150 @3200 fps vs BD2 @3200 fps. I'd like to see either do that speed. But I'll just use it as a baseline velocity.

 

[jessej]

I'm going to stuff them to 2.800" with enough TAC make a Rem 700 **** itself and see what happens. Y'all stand by for results

Use a trigger string!

 

[QuietTexan]

I'll be careful, there's so much book data on monos in the 308 Win that between that, QL, and my own (hopefully) common sense I should remain in one piece

I have high hopes. I'm getting a second thermal and want to get the 308 running to pair with my 300 Blackout for longer shots.

 

[DoneNOut]

You're good, just this thread was started by Badlands Bullets. I hunt with Hammers, the 180 HH from my 30-06 is 5-for-5 on DRT bang-flops. Get the 137 HH, stuff it deep, and let it scream.

Ok, since no one has anything to say about my AR-10 question, I've officially ordered some 150s. I'm going to stuff them to 2.800" with enough TAC make a Rem 700 **** itself and see what happens. Y'all stand by for results

Daggum Homie! My apologies. What are you looking for out of the AR10?

 

[JAYgs8163]

Lol

 

[QuietTexan]

Mainly just wondering if anyone has run them at 2.800" and if I can expect any cycling issues. Initial thought was the use Tac but I have pretty much everything made by Hogdon, Alliant, and Ramshot on hand to try if need be.

 

[JAYgs8163]

Mainly just wondering if anyone has run them at 2.800" and if I can expect any cycling issues. Initial thought was the use Tac but I have pretty much everything made by Hogdon, Alliant, and Ramshot on hand to try if need be.

CFE223 Might be a good one to try! Check the 22 Hodgdon update that came out in magazine format. Some good data with the CFE223 powder.

 

[DoneNOut]

Mainly just wondering if anyone has run them at 2.800" and if I can expect any cycling issues. Initial thought was the use Tac but I have pretty much everything made by Hogdon, Alliant, and Ramshot on hand to try if need be.

I got a 137HH to 3020fps 20" 308 AR10 with adjustable gas block. Spits the brass straight 90 from the ejection port. Runs like a well oiled hammer! LOL Yes, loaded to 2.760, or crimped in the first groove below the ogive. They have a .090 ish jump. I used 49.5gr AA2520. Shoots bug holes. Like .05 MOA.

 

[xsn10s]

I'd think H4895 would ge good in that weight class. But with the shorter bearing surface might throw that off.

 

[xsn10s]

For sure, I get it. I'm just looking at short range stuff with this rifle, so a good MPB with decent energy. I'll probably go with something smaller like a 130 or 125. That bullet weight seems like it would be pretty fun out of a short 308.
Thanks

I'd just do a decent cup and core for those parameters. Heck even a 165 Partition would work there. That was the elk load for a buddy of mine out to 300 yards.

 

[Bravo 4]

No worries here. You are really nice to be so humble but as far as I am concerned I hope we can learn from each other . After all, we both love guns in a world that would love nothing more than to take them away. I'm more than willing to support you if you ever need it. Sorry if I offended you in any way myself.

No worries on my end, I should have put a smiley face at the end of that. Again, me and the written word gone wrong.

Edited: fixed my post above.