.308 cal Rifle

  • brian_peterson
    Eagan, MN
    Posts: 2080
    February 15, 2006 at 3:09 am #209705

    Hi guys, I’m thinking of buying a used gun ina .308 cal. I’m not real familliar with this caliber. It will be used for deer hunting. Any comments or opinions are appreciated.

    tom_gursky
    Michigan's Upper Peninsula(Iron Mountain)
    Posts: 4751
    February 15, 2006 at 3:33 am #15081

    I am a reloader and the std 24″ bbl on the Remington CDL really pumps the .308 potential up a notch. But today its pretty much a matter of personal choice, Tikka, Ruger,Browning, Savage etc… If you are on a budget the Stevens 200 absolutely cannot be beat…A tackdriver for $300.

    tom_gursky
    Michigan's Upper Peninsula(Iron Mountain)
    Posts: 4751
    February 15, 2006 at 3:33 am #420702

    I am a reloader and the std 24″ bbl on the Remington CDL really pumps the .308 potential up a notch. But today its pretty much a matter of personal choice, Tikka, Ruger,Browning, Savage etc… If you are on a budget the Stevens 200 absolutely cannot be beat…A tackdriver for $300.

    Jack Naylor
    Apple Valley, MN
    Posts: 5668
    February 15, 2006 at 4:36 am #15084

    AlvinMack,
    I was surprised with the 200 yd velocity. thought it would at least be up near 2,700. as with any bullet. take your weapon to the range and learn how to shoot it, and learn it’s limitations. then there will be no problems at all. and DO get a good scope to put on your rifle.
    good luck.
    Jack..

    Jack Naylor
    Apple Valley, MN
    Posts: 5668
    February 15, 2006 at 4:36 am #420711

    AlvinMack,
    I was surprised with the 200 yd velocity. thought it would at least be up near 2,700. as with any bullet. take your weapon to the range and learn how to shoot it, and learn it’s limitations. then there will be no problems at all. and DO get a good scope to put on your rifle.
    good luck.
    Jack..

    chris-tuckner
    Hastings/Isle MN
    Posts: 12318
    February 15, 2006 at 1:38 pm #15087

    The .308 is also the caliber of choice for the M-60 machine gun, and the venerable M-14 which I used for a sniper rifle for years as an MP. We routinely made shots from 500 yards with this round, and that was cheap military “Ball” ammo! You can find military surplus ammo very cheap at many gun shows for plinking. Don’t zero your gun for hunting with these rounds, but it is much cheaper than factory!
    Tuck

    chris-tuckner
    Hastings/Isle MN
    Posts: 12318
    February 15, 2006 at 1:38 pm #420736

    The .308 is also the caliber of choice for the M-60 machine gun, and the venerable M-14 which I used for a sniper rifle for years as an MP. We routinely made shots from 500 yards with this round, and that was cheap military “Ball” ammo! You can find military surplus ammo very cheap at many gun shows for plinking. Don’t zero your gun for hunting with these rounds, but it is much cheaper than factory!
    Tuck

    big_g
    Isle, MN
    Posts: 21845
    February 15, 2006 at 2:58 pm #15092

    Tom, I am in the process of ordering a Stevens 200. After reading that Outdoor Life (June/July issue) scored it as a best buy for the buck. Good to hear your comment too !!! Im thinking .270 or 308, any opinion. I already have a Rem 7400 auto in .270, and love its knockdown on deer. I am planning on going out west for Elk, would the 308 be a better fit ? Any insight appreciated.

    Big g

    big_g
    Isle, MN
    Posts: 21845
    February 15, 2006 at 2:58 pm #420766

    Tom, I am in the process of ordering a Stevens 200. After reading that Outdoor Life (June/July issue) scored it as a best buy for the buck. Good to hear your comment too !!! Im thinking .270 or 308, any opinion. I already have a Rem 7400 auto in .270, and love its knockdown on deer. I am planning on going out west for Elk, would the 308 be a better fit ? Any insight appreciated.

    Big g

    big_g
    Isle, MN
    Posts: 21845
    February 16, 2006 at 7:55 pm #15147

    Thanks Alvin, pssst… nobody tell my wife, she’s under the impression that the .270 is a little under gunning for Elk. I don’t know where she got that idea !!!

    big g

    psssst….Denise, this means you too !!!

    big_g
    Isle, MN
    Posts: 21845
    February 16, 2006 at 7:55 pm #421278

    Thanks Alvin, pssst… nobody tell my wife, she’s under the impression that the .270 is a little under gunning for Elk. I don’t know where she got that idea !!!

    big g

    psssst….Denise, this means you too !!!

    tom_gursky
    Michigan's Upper Peninsula(Iron Mountain)
    Posts: 4751
    February 25, 2006 at 2:52 am #15423

    They are both very capable.
    The .308 has the capability of shooting a 165gr bullet while the .270 is a flatter shooter using lighter bullets.
    Given the restriction of a Stevens 200’s (22″ barrel), and using factory ammo, I guess I would opt for the .308.

    As Al displayed…I would get a good 165gr load…Hornady Interbond or Nosler Partition…maybe one of the new Federal Fusion bullets. You can easily hunt confidently out to 300yds with some time on the practice range…
    Good Luck!

    tom_gursky
    Michigan's Upper Peninsula(Iron Mountain)
    Posts: 4751
    February 25, 2006 at 2:52 am #424297

    They are both very capable.
    The .308 has the capability of shooting a 165gr bullet while the .270 is a flatter shooter using lighter bullets.
    Given the restriction of a Stevens 200’s (22″ barrel), and using factory ammo, I guess I would opt for the .308.

    As Al displayed…I would get a good 165gr load…Hornady Interbond or Nosler Partition…maybe one of the new Federal Fusion bullets. You can easily hunt confidently out to 300yds with some time on the practice range…
    Good Luck!

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