Range Report 168gr Federal Gold Medal .308 info...

[Brushout]

I hate to ask this question, it may be redundant but I searched and couldn't find what I need. I have a .308, 18.5" Oby, 1-11.25 twist and I need to know the approx muzzle velocity for this shorter barrel. I would love to have a chart showing drop and such, does anyone have a program that can run this or show me where to go. I can find info on a 24" barrel and this ammo is popular so I figure several may have the info I need. Its actually free at work, so I don't really plan to go with anything else. I appreciate all your help on here with my questions!

Thanks guys!

Mark

 

[Hateca]

Re: 168gr Federal Gold Medal .308 info...

No two barrels are alike but this might help

http://www.snipershide.com/forum/ubbthre...551#Post1170551

 

[Graham]

Re: 168gr Federal Gold Medal .308 info...

I find it depends a bit on ammo lot, too.

With Rem Factory Match, 18.5" Bartlien 10-twist I got averages of about 2540fps at 75 degrees when the barrel was new. After 300 rounds or so through the tube it picked up about 20fps, a velocity increase that I have seen happen with some barrels at about that round count.

FGMM runs a bit hotter, between 2550 and 2575fps at 70 degrees.

I test at an altitude of 750 feet.

 

[Brushout]

Re: 168gr Federal Gold Medal .308 info...

Awesome. Thanks thats what I needed to get a good base. I searched and could not find that link. How did you find it so fast?

 

[KeithR41]

Re: 168gr Federal Gold Medal .308 info...

2580 out of my 18" Rem factory barrel.

Keith

 

[Hateca]

Re: 168gr Federal Gold Medal .308 info...

<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: Woodstock-16</div><div class="ubbcode-body">Awesome. Thanks thats what I needed to get a good base. I searched and could not find that link. How did you find it so fast? </div></div>

Well that one was easy I wrote it. Use this search engine its better.

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