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It isn't weight, it is bullet type and construction.
Precision shooting requires match bullets.
For the .308, there are match bullets ranging from 130 grains to 208.
The powder will need to be matched to the bullet weight, though there are powders flexible enough to use over a pretty wide weight spectrum.
the norm for the .308 is the 168 and 175-178 class.
Not all 168's are created equal, the Sierra matchking is a standard, extremely accurate in most rifles, but it was specifically designed for 300 meter match shooting. The boattail does not lend itself to long range, in excess of 700 yards or so (it can make it to over 1000, depending on velocity and altitude)
The 175 has been a standard for 1000 yard shooting, but the 155 palma style bullets are also intended for distances to 1000.
The Hornady Amax and ELD M 168's have a significantly higher BC than the Sierra matchking and are more suited to 1000 yards.
The new sierra 169 matchking is specifically designed for 1000 yard shooting.
BUT:
Since you are here, asking this question, you are obviously not experienced, so 1000 yards should not even be in the equation. A sierra 168 will do you just fine for the ranges that you will shoot while you learn. Also good choices: Nosler 168, Speer 168, Hornady 168, berger etc...
Ball (FMJ) is never best for Precision.
Popular bullets are
Sierra Match King
Hornady ELD-M
Berger
Barnes Match Burners.
Popular bullets are
Sierra Match King
Hornady ELD-M
Berger
Barnes Match Burners.
i asked about 308 !!! i have experience in 6.5 creedmoor, but Since you are obviously a person that is a waste of my time . i will ignore the comment BS
WTF is this comment about. Was the post you quoted edited? It looks like you got an excellent response to what you asked. I don’t see anything about 6.5 in there.
I doubt you know much about either, or you would have been able to figure out the answer "for 308 bullets" for yourself. Acting like a crabby little curmudgeon when some answers your lazy ass question, scores huge brownie points, and ensures threads stay on track around here. Trust me. Last person with this type of attitude is one of our favorite members, and not just because of his 200+ bow kills, 20 years in concrete, and 275lb bench press.
You have literally had three very knowledgeable people respond to you within the first handful of replies. That is a blessing considering the number of oxygen thieves (look in a mirror) that frequent these forums.
At no point was their information incorrect. Your terminology and vague initial post show that you have almost zero knowledge of ammunition or reloading. That is totally fine. Everyone has to learn somewhere. However I think you'll have a much better experience on here and have a lot more beneficial information shared with you if you go into this with a bit more humility, and a bit less aggression to those who take the time to offer advice.
That being said; ball or FMJ projectiles are usually not the type you want to invest in for precision shooting. Hollow point bullets or tipped bullets (whether of a plastic or aluminum construction) are what you should be looking into. 168-178gr should both stabilize well in typical twist rates for the .308 (1:10 - 1:12). Buy some of each and see what your rifle likes best.
If I failed to answer your question, then that is because you failed to include details in it (see post #2).
Yes, I am a person. Apparently, you do not want to communicate with a person. I will abide with your wishes henceforth.
- Nov 3, 2010
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Hey Mr. Karen, reading the sticky might be helpful.
www.snipershide.com
.308 Winchester
VSP had a great idea to put this up as a Sticky. Since we get SO many questions about this, this will aid everyone( esp Noobs) on a good load. Please list ALL components, twist, barrel mfgr,length, neck tension. Since we know changing any variable will alter the ultimate outcome.
www.snipershide.com
Maybe someone looked at the OP's "other postings" about 6.5 CM....at least 30 of them full of confusion.
