Is the 150gr bullet the ultimate weight for a hunting bullet out of a 308win
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For deer sized game, with a regular cup and core style bullet like a hornaday, yes it is. When moose or elk are on the menu, you will do better to have a premium bullet like a Nosler partition or a barnes X in 150 grain to ensure penetration. Depending on your rifling twist the heavies (180 - 220 grain) may not shoot as well in .308.
smokeater40
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- Southern, Ontario
Shot placement is as important as pill size.
While I do not own a 308, I have a Model 700 "Classic" in 300 Savage, which is very similar in performance to the 308 in that type of rifle.
I use 150 grain bullets almost exclusively in it, and have had no trouble with quick kills on deer, Black Bear, Moose and bigger varmints with
it. I hunt deer with the old style Winchester Silvertips, or Remington cor-lokts, while for bear and moose I move to the 150 Partition.
A 150 grain bullet at 2900 is quite decisive when placed correctly and is constructed well enough to get in to the vitals. Eagleye.
I use 150 grain bullets almost exclusively in it, and have had no trouble with quick kills on deer, Black Bear, Moose and bigger varmints with
it. I hunt deer with the old style Winchester Silvertips, or Remington cor-lokts, while for bear and moose I move to the 150 Partition.
A 150 grain bullet at 2900 is quite decisive when placed correctly and is constructed well enough to get in to the vitals. Eagleye.
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- In the shadows of the Rockies
If for some (unthinkable
) reason I decided to use my .308's on heavy game I would load 165 gr AB's in order to maximize its performance only because it won't properly stabilize 180gr AB's. My CZ550 for example has a 23.6" 1:12 barrel and 2900 fps MV should be safely achievable with 165gr AB's. The AB has proven to be a decent bullet that holds together well from experience with the 300gr AB in my .375 H&H Magnum on Bull Moose.
The 165gr would be about 200 fps faster than a 180gr, and only about 100 fps slower than a 150gr. And the 165gr AB should of course do quite well on Deer.
) reason I decided to use my .308's on heavy game I would load 165 gr AB's in order to maximize its performance only because it won't properly stabilize 180gr AB's. My CZ550 for example has a 23.6" 1:12 barrel and 2900 fps MV should be safely achievable with 165gr AB's. The AB has proven to be a decent bullet that holds together well from experience with the 300gr AB in my .375 H&H Magnum on Bull Moose.The 165gr would be about 200 fps faster than a 180gr, and only about 100 fps slower than a 150gr. And the 165gr AB should of course do quite well on Deer.
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- Western Manitoba
About 35 or more years ago I settled on 165 Speer Spitzer - called HotCor for many years - in my Winchester M70 308. Started with W-W 748, but long time ago went with RL-15 as per Speer and Nosler manual @ 2800 fps verified on my Shooting Chrony. We've taken many, many whitetail and mule deer and two elk with that rifle and load. Sight in at 200 yards - about -8 and -24 at 300 and 400 respectively. Go hunting. For few hunts, I used Federal premium 165 SPBT (Sierra) that seemed to work just as well.
If for some (unthinkable
The 165gr would be about 200 fps faster than a 180gr, and only about 100 fps slower than a 150gr. And the 165gr AB should of course do quite well on Deer.
Why 165's in a .308 Win... considering your choice in 7.62X39 (see below);
The need for speed. Got just under 2100 fps with 170gr NP's with a bit more speed possible. Coat the 180's in eel sweat (super slippery stuff!) and then see if I can safely get 2150+ fps.
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- In the shadows of the Rockies
Heavier the better in a 30 caliber. Objective is to break the shoulder joint and sever the spinal chord on heavy game with either round. Questionable with the x39. A definite maybe with my .308's.
