I've seen what 150gr Accubonds from a 308 do on big bodied bull elk at close range, I would have no hesitations with a 125-130gr monometal on large game. Just loaded up some 130gr TSX in a buddy's 308, from his 16.1" barrel (Ruger Scout). Great accuracy with H4895, speeds in the 2875 fps range (approx speed from 22" would be 3050 fps) - hope to see them in action next week on a big Northern BC black bear if we can get my buddy on one
125 grain Hornaday GMX in 308win
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I've seen what 150gr Accubonds from a 308 do on big bodied bull elk at close range, I would have no hesitations with a 125-130gr monometal on large game. Just loaded up some 130gr TSX in a buddy's 308, from his 16.1" barrel (Ruger Scout). Great accuracy with H4895, speeds in the 2875 fps range (approx speed from 22" would be 3050 fps) - hope to see them in action next week on a big Northern BC black bear if we can get my buddy on one
For cheap shooting, with accuracy and low recoil, the Sierra 125 works well in a 308. I loaded it with a reduced charge of 4895 for my son when he was target shooting at age 10. They were good only to 600 yards, but recoil was moderate.
I have used 110 gr TTSX's. I shot a deer last season with this in 20" barreled 308. It went down in short order with quite a sizable exit wound.
As i worked the load up you could really notice the lighter recoil at starting charges. I was using H322 and even at a start load in 24" barrel this will give you 3139 fps per Hodgdon. I think this would be a great little deer load for a smaller shooter.
As i worked the load up you could really notice the lighter recoil at starting charges. I was using H322 and even at a start load in 24" barrel this will give you 3139 fps per Hodgdon. I think this would be a great little deer load for a smaller shooter.
I may have f'ed up. I started with a clean bore, but fired a couple foulers (Blue Box)assuming the GMX was basically just gilding metal.
DiabeticKripple
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I know it's not a .308, but I have had great success with the 139gr GMX in 7mm Rem Mag. Took 3 deer and a cow elk at 250-300yds. Punched right through everything except one deer.
