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Rifles, Reloading, Optics, Equipment
Rifles, Bullets, Barrels & Ballistics
30-06 over 308
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<blockquote data-quote="Stgraves260" data-source="post: 1975714" data-attributes="member: 19988"><p>I don't know if this will help the gentleman who got this started 308 or 30-06. Here is some info that might help. Factory Hornady ammo 308 178 grain ELDX 2600 FPS still retains just over 1200 ft lbs of energy at 700 yards and the 1800 FPS Hornady claims is needed for proper bullet Expansion. ((This is adequate for elk)) The chances of a shot presenting itself this far is pretty slim. But it can happen. If you all ready have 2 308s then I would suggest 7 Mag or larger or go down to a 6.5 cal. Another option would be to invest on a good set of optics and the equipment needed to take shots like this on a live target. Dont get caught up on the caliber Of the rifle. Stay more focused on the ft lbs of kinetic energy that is needed for what you are shooting. Also stay focused on the FPS that is needed for proper bullet expansion. Hope this helps with your decision.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Stgraves260, post: 1975714, member: 19988"] I don’t know if this will help the gentleman who got this started 308 or 30-06. Here is some info that might help. Factory Hornady ammo 308 178 grain ELDX 2600 FPS still retains just over 1200 ft lbs of energy at 700 yards and the 1800 FPS Hornady claims is needed for proper bullet Expansion. ((This is adequate for elk)) The chances of a shot presenting itself this far is pretty slim. But it can happen. If you all ready have 2 308s then I would suggest 7 Mag or larger or go down to a 6.5 cal. Another option would be to invest on a good set of optics and the equipment needed to take shots like this on a live target. Dont get caught up on the caliber Of the rifle. Stay more focused on the ft lbs of kinetic energy that is needed for what you are shooting. Also stay focused on the FPS that is needed for proper bullet expansion. Hope this helps with your decision. [/QUOTE]
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