Range Report .308 185 gr @ 2700 fps good enough for 1000 yds?

[thefitter]

Is 2700 fps fast enough in a .308 to get a 185 gr bullet out to 1000 yards accurately and consistantly.

The loads ES is 18 and the SD is 7.

Good enough or should I try and find a higher node?

Thanks

 

[varmint slayer]

Re: .308 185 gr @ 2700 fps good enough for 1000 yds?

That should be plenty fast. I get there with 175's going slower than that but I also have elevation on my side.

 

[Niles Coyote]

Re: .308 185 gr @ 2700 fps good enough for 1000 yds?

Yes, 175's 180's and 190's have all worked for me at 960 ASL and slower than 2700 fps, so you should be good to go with the 185's.

 

[Pusher591]

Re: .308 185 gr @ 2700 fps good enough for 1000 yds?

Just to make sure but what projectile? VLD, Scenars, or SMK's will work.

If it a hunting style bullet, say cor-lok, probably not. I mean I guess it could but probably just not as consistently as the others.

 

[5RWill]

Re: .308 185 gr @ 2700 fps good enough for 1000 yds?

Thats plenty haha, my load will hold supersonic to 1100yds around here given the conditions, with zero altitude and @ 2618fps shooting 175gr berger BT LRs

 

[CanSniper]

Re: .308 185 gr @ 2700 fps good enough for 1000 yds?

I'm interested in knowing what combo rifle, bullet, and powder, you are useing?

 

[5RWill]

Re: .308 185 gr @ 2700 fps good enough for 1000 yds?

Don't forget barrel length.

 

[thefitter]

Re: .308 185 gr @ 2700 fps good enough for 1000 yds?

Berger 185 LR HPBT
CCI BR2
Lapua
N540 - 45.0

Barrel is 24"

 

[Whit]

Re: .308 185 gr @ 2700 fps good enough for 1000 yds?

I shoot 175gr SMK's at 2650fps (24"barrel) out to 1000yd no problem

 

[CanSniper]

Re: .308 185 gr @ 2700 fps good enough for 1000 yds?

Sounds like a good load to me. I might have to try it.