Ruger Scout 308 vs 450 - Deer Rifle

[todbartell]

Federal PowerShok 150gr 308 has a box sticker of
2134 ft pounds and 2532 FPS at 100 yards

I would guess these numbers were tested with a longer barrel.
What would be a guess on numbers from a 16.5”

And more importantly at 100 -200yards is the reduced velocity/energy going to even make a difference on a deer.

I'd say 2550-2650 from a 16" brl. If you're a bit concerned about downrange velocity/expansion/energy, choose a more aerodynamic bullet. This one would be good to try in a 308 for deer :

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It's rated at 3000 fps from a 24" barrel, should be around 2700 from a short barrel. A 150gr 30 cal @ 2700 fps was the original 30-06 loading specs, it will kill

If hunting larger game, the Hornady Superformance 150gr CX copper would be good

h ttps://www.hornady.com/ammunition/rifle/308-win-150-gr-cx-superformance#!/

 

[Joel]

I'd say 2550-2650 from a 16" brl. If you're a bit concerned about downrange velocity/expansion/energy, choose a more aerodynamic bullet. This one would be good to try in a 308 for deer :

h ttps://www.hornady.com/ammunition/rifle/308-win-150-gr-sst-superformance#!/

It's rated at 3000 fps from a 24" barrel, should be around 2700 from a short barrel. A 150gr 30 cal @ 2700 fps was the original 30-06 loading specs, it will kill

If hunting larger game, the Hornady Superformance 150gr CX copper would be good

h ttps://www.hornady.com/ammunition/rifle/308-win-150-gr-cx-superformance#!/

With the speeds you were getting from 125 and 130 grain bullets I'd like to see how the Barnes 130gr TTSX factory ammo does.

 

[todbartell]

but what if it only does 2499 fps? hahaha

Hirtenburger SKS ^ LMAO

 

[Joel]

Lmao