Forums
New posts
Search forums
What's new
Articles
Latest reviews
Author list
Classifieds
Log in
Register
What's new
Search
Search
Search titles and first posts only
Search titles only
By:
New posts
Search forums
Menu
Log in
Register
Install the app
Install
Forums
Rifles, Reloading, Optics, Equipment
Rifles, Bullets, Barrels & Ballistics
Why are accurate 308 loads slow
JavaScript is disabled. For a better experience, please enable JavaScript in your browser before proceeding.
You are using an out of date browser. It may not display this or other websites correctly.
You should upgrade or use an
alternative browser
.
Reply to thread
Message
<blockquote data-quote="Gunpoor" data-source="post: 898395" data-attributes="member: 8358"><p>Startrek, I have the same issue with my Browning A-bolt in 308Win. My accuracy load for it runs 2450 ft./sec. with a 165 grain bullet but will shoot bug holes at 100 yds. Every attempt to speed it up opens the group up exponentially. I have shot steel pigs at 500 mtrs./555yds. with ease so I don't mind the lack of speed and if I want something to get there faster I can haul out my 270Win, but I really expected both accuracy and a little speed from the 308. I don't know if it is the luck of the draw, so to speak, meaning a slow barrel compared to a fast barrel in the same cartridge or what. I load 308 with Winchester brass and have never tried another brand but I really don't see what difference that would make, but who knows unless tried.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Gunpoor, post: 898395, member: 8358"] Startrek, I have the same issue with my Browning A-bolt in 308Win. My accuracy load for it runs 2450 ft./sec. with a 165 grain bullet but will shoot bug holes at 100 yds. Every attempt to speed it up opens the group up exponentially. I have shot steel pigs at 500 mtrs./555yds. with ease so I don't mind the lack of speed and if I want something to get there faster I can haul out my 270Win, but I really expected both accuracy and a little speed from the 308. I don't know if it is the luck of the draw, so to speak, meaning a slow barrel compared to a fast barrel in the same cartridge or what. I load 308 with Winchester brass and have never tried another brand but I really don't see what difference that would make, but who knows unless tried. [/QUOTE]
Insert quotes…
Verification
Post reply
Forums
Rifles, Reloading, Optics, Equipment
Rifles, Bullets, Barrels & Ballistics
Why are accurate 308 loads slow
Top