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The Basics, Starting Out
Can 308 do everything you need a rifle to do under 600 yards?
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<blockquote data-quote="VLD Pilot" data-source="post: 2118782" data-attributes="member: 103947"><p>Late to the party but shooting a .308 win for several years in hunting scenarios, I'd give a fairly solid yes to the question with an exception on the Big Bears. While mid weight 125-168 grain 30 caliber bullets are perfect for 95% of game, the Biggest Bears need heavy bullets. I shot 185 grain Berger's in mine at over 2700 fps with excellent accuracy out to over 1000 yards. Not saying it's a perfect Big Bear bullet but the numbers are good. At 6000' ASL, that bullet churns 1500 ft lbs energy and nearly 2000 fps impact velocity at 600 yards. While IMO it will handle a big bear, I'd prefer a better bullet for them. I'd say the extra elevation helps the .308 win and you'd be in those elevations hunting Big Bears. Luckily Big Bears are typically shot at much closer ranges. While it will get the job done, I'd prefer a larger case .308 for the job.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="VLD Pilot, post: 2118782, member: 103947"] Late to the party but shooting a .308 win for several years in hunting scenarios, I'd give a fairly solid yes to the question with an exception on the Big Bears. While mid weight 125-168 grain 30 caliber bullets are perfect for 95% of game, the Biggest Bears need heavy bullets. I shot 185 grain Berger's in mine at over 2700 fps with excellent accuracy out to over 1000 yards. Not saying it's a perfect Big Bear bullet but the numbers are good. At 6000' ASL, that bullet churns 1500 ft lbs energy and nearly 2000 fps impact velocity at 600 yards. While IMO it will handle a big bear, I'd prefer a better bullet for them. I'd say the extra elevation helps the .308 win and you'd be in those elevations hunting Big Bears. Luckily Big Bears are typically shot at much closer ranges. While it will get the job done, I'd prefer a larger case .308 for the job. [/QUOTE]
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