I apologise in advance, I realise this question doesn't really pertain to anything resembling long range, but the folks here seseem to have more real world experience of bullet performance that anywhere else I can think of.
I'm headed out west for an elk hunt later this year & I've been told to expect shots at no farther than 300yds. Consequently I've decided to take along my ultralight .308
I've worked up 2 separate loads that are sub 1" at 100yds, but I'm struggling to decide which will perform the best on game.
Load 1: 150gn Hornady GMX at 2890fps
Load 2: 165gn Partition at 2680fps
I'll have my rifle sighted in 3" high at 100yds so both will still be in the vitals at 300. Bullet drop isn't a consideration.
Chances are, if I get a shot, it could very likely be as close as 50yds, but I won't take a shot beyond 300.
I've had good luck with the 165s in the past, but not on anything bigger than deer & hogs. The GMX is new to me, but has been highly recommended.
I've tried several different, heavier bullets (180 Barnes & Nosler) & couldn't get satisfactory accuracy.
If you had to pick one of the 2 loads, which would you go with?
I'm headed out west for an elk hunt later this year & I've been told to expect shots at no farther than 300yds. Consequently I've decided to take along my ultralight .308
I've worked up 2 separate loads that are sub 1" at 100yds, but I'm struggling to decide which will perform the best on game.
Load 1: 150gn Hornady GMX at 2890fps
Load 2: 165gn Partition at 2680fps
I'll have my rifle sighted in 3" high at 100yds so both will still be in the vitals at 300. Bullet drop isn't a consideration.
Chances are, if I get a shot, it could very likely be as close as 50yds, but I won't take a shot beyond 300.
I've had good luck with the 165s in the past, but not on anything bigger than deer & hogs. The GMX is new to me, but has been highly recommended.
I've tried several different, heavier bullets (180 Barnes & Nosler) & couldn't get satisfactory accuracy.
If you had to pick one of the 2 loads, which would you go with?