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<blockquote data-quote="Michael Eichele" data-source="post: 1019115" data-attributes="member: 1007"><p>155 Hybrid at 2800'sec is a breeze in a short barrel 308. At 2500' elevation, 59 degrees you have just over 1000 foot pounds at 700 yards. </p><p></p><p>The 708 looks good too but you're going to be looking at 2600' sec at best with the 162 in a 20-22" tube and at 700 yards the numbers are nearly identical. Less recoil, better barrel life in the 308. </p><p></p><p>Larger bores are much more efficient with shorter barrels than smaller bores. Bump the 308 to the 168 Hybrid at 2750'sec (easy in a 20-22" bbl), the energy goes up and beyond the 162. In all three cases, the 162 has the best windage but only by a few inches at 700 yards. Bump to the 185 Hybrid at 2600'sec and the numbers are flat ridiculous for a short barrel sub magnum.</p><p></p><p>If you said, 26" barrel I'd say take your pick. 260, 708, 6.5-284, 308 etc...If you're looking for 20-22", I'd say 308.</p><p></p><p>M</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Michael Eichele, post: 1019115, member: 1007"] 155 Hybrid at 2800'sec is a breeze in a short barrel 308. At 2500' elevation, 59 degrees you have just over 1000 foot pounds at 700 yards. The 708 looks good too but you're going to be looking at 2600' sec at best with the 162 in a 20-22" tube and at 700 yards the numbers are nearly identical. Less recoil, better barrel life in the 308. Larger bores are much more efficient with shorter barrels than smaller bores. Bump the 308 to the 168 Hybrid at 2750'sec (easy in a 20-22" bbl), the energy goes up and beyond the 162. In all three cases, the 162 has the best windage but only by a few inches at 700 yards. Bump to the 185 Hybrid at 2600'sec and the numbers are flat ridiculous for a short barrel sub magnum. If you said, 26" barrel I'd say take your pick. 260, 708, 6.5-284, 308 etc...If you're looking for 20-22", I'd say 308. M [/QUOTE]
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