168 gr hp match .308 in a 20" barrel
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What are you going to hunt? The match type bullets are only good for punching paper with the exception of something like ground hogs.
I have the same rifle and it loves Sierra 168gr Match Kings. If your rifle likes the SMK's as well in 168 gr then for a hunting bullet try the 165gr Sierra Hollow Point Boat Tail Game Kings's. They are a proper hunting bullet and would work well for deer. My expierence has been that they shoot almost as well as the 168gr SMK's
I have the same rifle and it loves Sierra 168gr Match Kings. If your rifle likes the SMK's as well in 168 gr then for a hunting bullet try the 165gr Sierra Hollow Point Boat Tail Game Kings's. They are a proper hunting bullet and would work well for deer. My expierence has been that they shoot almost as well as the 168gr SMK's
These will likely be used for target shooting though, I will probably get some softpoints for hunting later on though.
As for powder, 4064 is good for target, what is a good powder for hunting? or is 4064 the best all around?
As for powder, 4064 is good for target, what is a good powder for hunting? or is 4064 the best all around?
I have used 4064 in mine and it worked well however i switched to Varget.
Varget is a little more temperature stable. It also dispenses a lot better if you have a powder dispenser.
Either powder would work well for hunting or target.
I use the Federal match primers and also Lapua brass. The Lapua brass is awesome in my opinion (but pricey).
Varget is a little more temperature stable. It also dispenses a lot better if you have a powder dispenser.
Either powder would work well for hunting or target.
I use the Federal match primers and also Lapua brass. The Lapua brass is awesome in my opinion (but pricey).
If you hit the lungs I am sure a matchking may work well in some cases. They are just not really designed to expand + penitrate. With a standing shot the minute difference in accuracy that you would get from a match vs hunting bullet is so far overshadowed by human error why bother?
