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<blockquote data-quote="liltank" data-source="post: 752061" data-attributes="member: 13275"><p>The .308 seems to be at its top efficiency w/ a 24" barrel. You will gain some speed with a longer barrel, but it's minimal. You won't loose anything going with the 24" barrel. Using a 168 Berger Hybrid will get you as far as you are capable of shooting for target, and to around 900yds for deer depending on your velocity. Some guys are using the 185 Berger with good results. For less expensive bullets, the Hornady BTHP's and A-max's fit the bill. Now with the 1:10 twist offered in your model rifle, you can play with the heavier bullets. With the use of some of the newer powder's, guys are able to push the heavies to usable speeds. They a means you could use the 208 A-max, 210/215 Berger with good results. 200 grain bullets are also very comfortable in the .308. They only need to be at a speed of 2500fps+ to be very good at long range. Those numbers in a 24" tube are very achievable. I hope this helps.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="liltank, post: 752061, member: 13275"] The .308 seems to be at its top efficiency w/ a 24" barrel. You will gain some speed with a longer barrel, but it's minimal. You won't loose anything going with the 24" barrel. Using a 168 Berger Hybrid will get you as far as you are capable of shooting for target, and to around 900yds for deer depending on your velocity. Some guys are using the 185 Berger with good results. For less expensive bullets, the Hornady BTHP's and A-max's fit the bill. Now with the 1:10 twist offered in your model rifle, you can play with the heavier bullets. With the use of some of the newer powder's, guys are able to push the heavies to usable speeds. They a means you could use the 208 A-max, 210/215 Berger with good results. 200 grain bullets are also very comfortable in the .308. They only need to be at a speed of 2500fps+ to be very good at long range. Those numbers in a 24" tube are very achievable. I hope this helps. [/QUOTE]
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