.308 is very versatile. Reloading full power rounds will cost you, you need jacketed bullets, but for mid range and subsonic you can use cast. I use 311299's with sr4759 for mid range at 1500-1700 fps. For subsonics I use the same bullet under a few grains of 700x at a total cost of under 10c a round at 300-500 ftlbs at the muzzle. You need to harden the bullet and use a gas check for speeds around 1400 I believe. I wouldn't expect the same accuracy with casts though but good jacket bullets cost so much nowadays...I'm thinking sierras.
.308 win reloading on budget, big question mark
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surplus bullets for .308? And where would one purchase such a coveted item may I ask?
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I get 2050 fps with lead, and 2-3" groups or better at 100yds. You can go a lot faster with lead too, if you are prepared to work on it.
I shoot a lot of cast bullets in almost all my guns now.
I shoot a lot of cast bullets in almost all my guns now.
