.308 Best Rounds

[xsn10s]

Any 165 soft point will work just fine for deer and pigs and elk under 300 yds

The context was a complete pass through on a whitetail up to 400 yards. Hence my comments.

 

[Shooter 69]

308 is one of my favorite calibers. I've shot a lot of different animals with it. Deer, pigs, axes, coyotes to name a few. My favorite bullet is a 168 grain Berger classic Hunter or vld hunting. They give the bang flop performance. Good luck on your choice.

 

[William L]

Very occasionally hunt anymore. In past 12 years have taken 3 bucks and 1 doe. 30 yards to 125 yards. 150 grain Core Lokt on all. One shot kills, double lung on all. Savage Trophy Hunter with Nikon 3 X 9.

 

[BHP9]

I have used Winchester Deer Season XP, 150gr, for the last 3 years and have take 2 deer with it.

This years doe, I took the top of the heart out with them. Entered the sternum.

 

[JMW67]

I know federal did make a 165 sierra gameking load if they still do it should meet your parameters for the ammo

 

[BHP9]

I know federal did make a 165 sierra gameking load if they still do it should meet your parameters for the ammo

It appears that this ammo is unavailable according to Federals web site.

I still have a box of this.

 

[baldhunter]

I have shot around 7 or 8 whitetails with them the past 4 years ranging from 20 yards to 260 yards, and everyone of them have been pass throughs and none went further than 40 yards. If they dont drop on the spot they leave a pretty massive blood trail.

Ballistic Tips got a bad reputation years ago because they would tend to explode a bit. Over the past 10-15 years Nosler has been using a thicker jacket on them and they hold up really well. For whitetails I personally prefer them to accubonds.

For a minute there I thought I was reading something I posted.I totally agree and have very similar experiences with them and same opinion comparing them to Accubonds.

 

[Hugnot]

I also like 125 TNT's with a great variety of powders and velocities from 3000 - 3250. I shoot these at all sorts of targets from my stubby, fly weight McGowen barreled Kimber 84M - 500, .308 TNT's can be had for $85.

Don't know if there are any 125 TNT factory loads.

 

[JAYgs8163]

45 grains of Varget, 178 Amax or ELD-X, Lapua Brass, CCI200, shoots 3 shot bug holes and drops deer in their tracks. My father shot a Coues buck at 691 yards with this load. Buck hunched up, took 2 steps, and rolled down the hill.

 

[Kimber7man]

For factory ammo I'd be comfortable with any of these:
Hornady American Whitetail
Federal Fusion
Nosler Ballistic Tip

 

[bullet man]

on whitetails get a box of Winchester power points that's all u need for deer drt and done.

 

[gbett308]

The best factory ammo I have found for 308 is the Federal Trophy Copper, 165 grain for good groups and my son dropped an aoudad no problem at 500 yards.

With the current state of zero to no factory ammunition to be found, I would suggest finding a friend who already reloads versus starting reloading.

Components for reloading are also hard to find and veteran loaders probably have stocked up already if they are smart.

 

[SamuelBerryhill308]

I have used Winchester Deer Season XP, 150gr, for the last 3 years and have take 2 deer with it.

This years doe, I took the top of the heart out with them. Entered the sternum.

I use to use this ammo alot in my 308 I've used it for past 4 or 5 years with good results. this year I started reloading so I have a few boxs still just incase I need it

 

[Overbore 28]

The context was a complete pass through on a whitetail up to 400 yards. Hence my comments.

Just about any 30 cal bullet will give a complete pass through on deer