What have you guys found to be a good Hunting bullet as well as a good target bullet for the .308. I am looking to shoot out to 1k, not for hunting but for steel but would like to use the she load for white tail hunting.
looking for a target/hunting bullet
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Re: looking for a target/hunting bullet
whitetail are relatively easy to kill... think about it, people do it with lead balls, arrows, pistols... pick a "Long Range Match" load and get to shooting, I suggest a 178 A Max
whitetail are relatively easy to kill... think about it, people do it with lead balls, arrows, pistols... pick a "Long Range Match" load and get to shooting, I suggest a 178 A Max
Re: looking for a target/hunting bullet
Look at the berger lineup, after that I would lean towards the A-MAX. It's not a true hunting bullet but I have heard alot of good things. Personaly, I use a Sciracco for hunting and SMK's for target. That is since I tried using the SMK for hunting. I will never do that again. The deer went down and died but it wasn't what I wanted. So for now on, I would look just for hunting bullets for hunting. Good luck
Look at the berger lineup, after that I would lean towards the A-MAX. It's not a true hunting bullet but I have heard alot of good things. Personaly, I use a Sciracco for hunting and SMK's for target. That is since I tried using the SMK for hunting. I will never do that again. The deer went down and died but it wasn't what I wanted. So for now on, I would look just for hunting bullets for hunting. Good luck
Re: looking for a target/hunting bullet
Bergers all the way, they work at short range and long range too!
Bergers all the way, they work at short range and long range too!
Re: looking for a target/hunting bullet
178 Amax should still be pushing a bit over 1000 ft lbs at 700Y( at least up at 5000ft). The Berger VLD may be a plus on the BC, but the Amax is not as sensitive with regard to seating depth. In short, the Amax shoots consistent groups even when seated at mag length.
I have rolled both the VLD and Amax, and went with the 178 Amax as my all around, do all bullet. Plus at $20 less a box, the value is hard to beat.
178 Amax should still be pushing a bit over 1000 ft lbs at 700Y( at least up at 5000ft). The Berger VLD may be a plus on the BC, but the Amax is not as sensitive with regard to seating depth. In short, the Amax shoots consistent groups even when seated at mag length.
I have rolled both the VLD and Amax, and went with the 178 Amax as my all around, do all bullet. Plus at $20 less a box, the value is hard to beat.
Re: looking for a target/hunting bullet
I like the 168 nosler ballistic tip hunting. It seems to stay together better than the amax's.
I like the 168 nosler ballistic tip hunting. It seems to stay together better than the amax's.
Re: looking for a target/hunting bullet
BERGER! 175's. With either 2000 mr or varget. What stick you shooting?? That is pretty darn important In decision making
BERGER! 175's. With either 2000 mr or varget. What stick you shooting?? That is pretty darn important In decision making
Re: looking for a target/hunting bullet
Nevermind saw your stick under post. 24 or 26"?? You might want to try the Berger 185 vlds. I am getting 2700 wi a 23" bartlein with 2000 mr
Nevermind saw your stick under post. 24 or 26"?? You might want to try the Berger 185 vlds. I am getting 2700 wi a 23" bartlein with 2000 mr
