Barrel is 18" as noted above. LeverEvolution powder, 49.5 grains, Alpha SRP brass, Federal GMM mag primer.
I run the same load in my M1a, difference is I am using Remington SRP UBR
Barrel is 18" as noted above. LeverEvolution powder, 49.5 grains, Alpha SRP brass, Federal GMM mag primer.
A 600 yd shot. Should you? Then would you? But then, could you? The GunData.org site show a 150 grn bullets drops 56" at 500 yds,
Putting a bullet in a vital zone for a clean kill would be a challenge for most hunters, but having the rifle zeroed at 300 yds would help. You'd need a very steady rest and not be winded from climbing over rocks and rough terrain to get as close as possible. If you know your game, your scope, rifle and your bullet trajectory and windage, it's very possible to pull it off. It gets down to a judgement call in my opinion.
Don't forget what Hathcock. Did In Vietnam with a 308.
Completely different job too. Not a good comparison.I thought he had a 30-06..maybe I remember wrong
Yeah, I think Carlos did his best work with a .30-06 with said checkout Chuck Mawhinney USMC sniper Vietnam, now Chuck did some fine work with the 7.62x51mm NATO or US Army Sniper Ed Eaton, with M21... CheersDon't forget what Hathcock. Did In Vietnam with a 308.
As long as your hunting in the lower 48, yes, a .308win will work.Greetings Gents,
I am a hunter first and foremost. A few years back I decided to reduce the number of calibers I shoot and reload for. I settled on a 308 as my "do everything" high power cartridge and currently have 5 rifles chambered in 308.
My question is if I know that I will never take a shot longer than 600 yards at game. Will 308 do it all? All species?
Is there anyone else that has done similar/ I would like to hear about your experiences. Post photos too.
Im trying to talk myself out of buying a 300 WSM or 30-06.
Bluejay
We (Army Snipers) still use a 175 grain Sierra Matchking at under 2600 fps. Not the best performance from a .308, that is the kind of loads you're thinking about. Load the best bullets with optimum powders and it is not the same, becomes a different animal. bamban's .308 has better ballistics than our M2010 .300 Wimags did, and remember his barrel is only 18". Now most long range hunters wouldn't hesitate to question the capable of killing deer/elk at 600 yards with the WinMag.A 600 yd shot. Should you? Then would you? But then, could you? The GunData.org site show a 150 grn bullets drops 56" at 500 yds,
Putting a bullet in a vital zone for a clean kill would be a challenge for most hunters, but having the rifle zeroed at 300 yds would help. You'd need a very steady rest and not be winded from climbing over rocks and rough terrain to get as close as possible. If you know your game, your scope, rifle and your bullet trajectory and windage, it's very possible to pull it off. It gets down to a judgement call in my opinion.
Here is the 150 BD2 drop based on the velocity and stated BC. I have not confirmed the drop. Velocity I have.
My MV was at 2200 elevation. Still working on tuning the load so I've not done dope chart yet. Soon though.Curious what the elevation of that was?
Yes, Winchester Model 70 .30-'06.I thought he had a 30-06..maybe I remember wrong