Can 308 do everything you need a rifle to do under 600 yards?

[bultinkle]

I know most of not all of you have a 308 so what optics do you recommend? I want to be able to shoot band the target at 1K but making an ethical kill shot at ~600 would be more my style. This custom 308 has a 20" barrel and is a perfect companion in my Honda P1K5 so the optics need to be stout for the bumps and bruises of riding with me. Any recommendations on optics would be appreciated

I would go to nightforce, Swfa hd, or trijicon

 

[JAYgs8163]

I know most of not all of you have a 308 so what optics do you recommend? I want to be able to shoot band the target at 1K but making an ethical kill shot at ~600 would be more my style. This custom 308 has a 20" barrel and is a perfect companion in my Honda P1K5 so the optics need to be stout for the bumps and bruises of riding with me. Any recommendations on optics would be appreciated

Budget?

Here's a real good deal. I just got mine last week. Turrets are excellent, glass is excellent, it uses a RevLimiter type Zero stop very similar to many other MFGs. Japanese HD glass. Entire scope made in Japan.

Riton Optics X7 Conquer 3-18x50mm IR FFP Riflescope 7C318LFI

FREE SHIPPING on Riton Optics X7 Conquer 3-18x50mm IR FFP Riflescope 7C318LFI

www.eurooptic.com

 

[JAYgs8163]

Here's another great deal.

Leica Amplus 6 2.5-15x50i Ballistic BDC Riflescope 50311

FREE SHIPPING on Leica Amplus 6 2.5-15x50i Ballistic BDC Riflescope 50311

www.eurooptic.com

Trijicon Tenmile HX 3-18x50 SFP w/ MRAD Center Dot (Red/Green Illumination), 30mm, Satin Black Riflescope 3000009

FREE SHIPPING on Trijicon Tenmile HX 3-18x50 SFP w/ MRAD Center Dot (Red/Green Illumination), 30mm, Satin Black Riflescope 3000009

www.eurooptic.com

 

[Spoonbill]

Budget?

Here's a real good deal. I just got mine last week. Turrets are excellent, glass is excellent, it uses a RevLimiter type Zero stop very similar to many other MFGs. Japanese HD glass. Entire scope made in Japan.

Riton Optics X7 Conquer 3-18x50mm IR FFP Riflescope 7C318LFI

FREE SHIPPING on Riton Optics X7 Conquer 3-18x50mm IR FFP Riflescope 7C318LFI

www.eurooptic.com

 

[Spoonbill]

Do you like the FFP at Longer distances??

 

[436]

But of course


What you are describing with the 190SMK in the .300 WinMag is our MK248 Mod 0 ammunition. It has been standard issue for many years now and and quite frankly a very outdated bullet and one of the last I'd pick for pretty much anything.

I am aware of what the 190gr and .300 WM is on the military end... and of causes the military and many LR shoots have moved on from the 190gr in the .300 WM... we are in agreement ... but, as a general bullet weight rule and hunting class bullets in the .300 WM... it still works and works well on game. I'd take a 180gr to 200gr in the hunting field any day. Just my 0.2 Cheers

 

[JAYgs8163]

Do you like the FFP at Longer distances??

Yes

 

[Bravo 4]

I am aware of what the 190gr and .300 WM is on the military end... and of causes the military and many LR shoots have moved on from the 190gr in the .300 WM... we are in agreement ... but, as a general bullet weight rule and hunting class bullets in the .300 WM... it still works and works well on game. I'd take a 180gr to 200gr in the hunting field any day. Just my 0.2 Cheers

They'll work in a pinch.

 

[436]

They'll work in a pinch.

View attachment 494752View attachment 494753

Not so close the next time, give them some standoff... nice shot.
Cheers.

 

[General RE LEE]

Old thread but read every page. I have a Tikka CTR that shoots 178 ELDX handloads 1/2 MOA. As long as it's not windy, my CTR 308 can do 600. I shoot weekly the "Know Your Limits" rack at 600 at my local range. I've got really good DOPE for this Handload and confident in its ability.

 

[JTComfort]

That's awesome man! KYL stages are the test of a rifle, and the rifleman's DOPE and study. "Windy" is relative to your DOPE, yes? Nice shooting. And the venerable .308 has done and will do it far beyond what most would believe.

 

[ARlife4me]

barrel lengths, bullet choices and game will decide those factors. i have 308's in barrel lengths of 12.5, 18, 20, 22, 24 and 26", so my possibilities can be more wide. that's if you're asking about 308win!

 

[JTComfort]

barrel lengths, bullet choices and game will decide those factors. i have 308's in barrel lengths of 12.5, 18, 20, 22, 24 and 26", so my possibilities can be more wide. that's if you're asking about 308win!

OMG... just realized how old this thread is. LRH is not so clear on that. Yes, barrel length, twist rate and bullet selection rule the day. My competition set up was a remington-700-police-5r-stainless-exclusive-sku-86594, suppressed w/175 OTMs run at approximately 2490 fps. That was my most accurate hand load. Factory loaded Berger was +/- 2474fps and opened up to .45 moa on average.

 

[ARlife4me]

OMG... just realized how old this thread is. LRH is not so clear on that. Yes, barrel length, twist rate and bullet selection rule the day. My competition set up was a remington-700-police-5r-stainless-exclusive-sku-86594, suppressed w/175 OTMs run at approximately 2490 fps. That was my most accurate hand load. Factory loaded Berger was +/- 2474fps and opened up to .45 moa on average.

ya, i saw where it started almost 4 years ago, but only checked after posting. between yesterday and a year and a half ago was last post.