Re: 308 on a long action..pro & cons
Using a LA would make perfect sense, excpecially for longer higher BC bullets that post people are using.
I did a 6.5x284 with a 30.06 ADL, LA, as SA were all the craze. I seated the Berger VLD to 3.111 OACL, touching the lands. Could nat have been happier with it. With a SA, the longer bullets would have sacrificed case capacity, handicapping me seriously.
SA guys scoffed at the idea, but I am not so concerned with the "stiffness" myth with a SA, nor the wieght savings of all of about 4-8 OZ. of metal.
Are there better options than .308, ballistically, yes, overall, probably not, when taking into account barrel life, ease of use, recoil management for follow up shots, etc. etc.
.308 + LA = winner.
There are many advantages, using a LA, IMO over a SA.
She always said, bigger is better. Dont let the "it's how you use it guys" talk you into disadvantage or limitations.