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Range Report .17 HMR & .308 Compared @ 600

SmallBoreSnipers

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Considering ballistics, at what distance would I have to fire my .17 HMR in order for it to be comparable to firing a 165 gr. .308 at 600 yards?
 
Re: .17 HMR & .308 Compared @ 600

Are you talking DROP or DRIFT? They are going to be infinitely different. Just plug all of the info into a ballistics calculator and see where they cross paths. I just think these two calibers are too different to compare. If you can learn to read and call the wind with the 17 you'll be set for any caliber!
 
Re: .17 HMR & .308 Compared @ 600

<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: SmallBoreSniper</div><div class="ubbcode-body">Considering ballistics, at what <span style="font-weight: bold">distance</span> would I have to fire my .17 HMR in order for it to be comparable to firing a 165 gr. .308 at <span style="font-weight: bold">600 yards</span>? </div></div>

Confused....?

Are you talking about energy? A 165g 308 has approx 3 times as much energy at 1000 yards vs. an HMR at point blank range.



 
Re: .17 HMR & .308 Compared @ 600

wind wise 300y , drop wise 400 , but , but goes subsonic at 300 ,