Are you reloading? What is the twist of your barrel?
Every rifle is unique. One load does not work for all - or any two for that matter.
Not reloading, just getting started, using factory ammo, 1:11 twist will be starting at around 200 yards and working my way up.
If your not reloading get a box of 168gr or 175gr Federal Gold medal match and try it out. Either should work good.
For regular hunting type ammo, Federals 150gr Soft point should work ok as well.
just my 2 cents![]()
What weight. of paper? The heavy stuff can be tough to bring down...
Buy a box of all the cheap stuff from walmart or wherever and test it. I had acceptable results from mine with Win 150gr super X. And for $20 a box who was I to argue.![]()
Check out this site:
http://www.6mmbr.com/308Win.html
No need to re-invent the wheel, they've got some good info there.
What's your rifle? Heavy or sporter barrel? For accuracy, you want the best weight for your twist rate, as that will play a bigger factor than what you're shooting at.
Don't buy the cheap ammo, buy the best target ammo (Fed Gold Medal Match etc.) in the different weight ranges and see what works best. Keeping in mind to let your barrel cool properly (if it's not a heavy barrel).
If your going to paper punch a lot, consider reloading, you'll get to shoot far more for the money.
Going to be Tikka T3 Varmint .308, 24" Heavy Barrel, 1:11 twist
Fantastic choice. Go for the 175 ammo if you can. FWIW, I used 178 grain amax bullets and BL-C2 powders with my 308 Tikkas and they were tack drivers.
Reloading is FUN.... Definitely give it some thought.
If your .308 doesn't shoot well with a 155 Palma Match King over 46 grains of varget, your rifle is cursed.