308 Ammo Review

[Lowlight]

Okay, how is shooting 308, I want to see some of your groups and whatnot, give me your set up,

I have another Ammo Company wants a review /article for the site and I am offering it up to the membership

If you are ready, willing and able, can demonstrate some good shooting you might be my guy

 

[Kickin45]

I shoot a lot of .308 Frank.
Multiple 308 rigs. Total custom LR308, custom bolt action with Bartlein barrel, a bone stock Remy 700 16”

1st pic Brand new barrel and sighting in.
2nd pic was 200yrds and a hot barrel.
These are all factory loaded ammo

 

[Jabot]

Rem 700
308 27" brux barrel
McMillan stock with a bag rider
Night force compition
185 berger juggernaut
2740 mv
Es -17
Sd-8
Pic 1 5 shots at 1000
Pic 2 800 yard
Ftr class shot of an atlas bipod and red tac rear bag

 

[hlee]

Hey Frank, I'm not a world class shooter, and honestly I shoot a lot of stuff NOT 308, but I work from home and have time to hit the range, so I'll throw my hat in the ring. I do have a LR308 that has proven to be quite precise. I'll post some groups when I'm get back to my computer. I've got a decent stash of Hornady match and fgmm to compare to as well- and I've got a magnetospeed v3 for velocity info. The rifle is generally moa, sometimes a bit more, others a bit less...

All measurements are edge to edge, not center to center. 100 yards for all targets posted.

This was the first group shot with match ammunition from this rifle. Federal fusion MSR made a shotgun pattern that wouldn't fit on the 6" target (circa 2012).

I like to shoot groups from factory ammunition during load work up. Some days I shoot better than others. (2013)

Handloads, circa 2013

1.349 and 1.316" edge to edge. (2020)

Results from hand loads, seating depth test (lapua brass, 2020).

 

[Jabot]

Rem 700
308 27" brux barrel
McMillan stock with a bag rider
Night force compition
185 berger juggernaut
2740 mv
Es -17
Sd-8
Pic 1 5 shots at 1000
Pic 2 800 yard
Ftr class shot of an atlas bipod and red tac rear bag

Sorry first pic at 100

 

[Kickin45]

I was gonna call bull

 

[theLBC]

☝
I was gonna call bull

lol, i was going to post some groups, but decided there was no point when i saw that.

 

[Jabot]

☝
I was gonna call bull

Ya I would have to

 

[Lowlight]

Nice,

Fight, fight, fight,

 

[Threadcutter308]

Nice,

Fight, fight, fight,

Ummm..........so you’re expanding the Pit ?

 

[rockmyglock]

How is shooting 308? I love it. Especially short 308's.

I responded to the rest in a PM. Thanks for the opportunity.

 

[Mooseknuckles]

Fn Spr A1
Mcmillan a3
24 inch barrel
Athlon Ares 4.5-27
175 Berger vld
Federal gold medal brass
Cci200 primers
43.5 grains of varget
Velocity 2655
Es 15
Sd 6
5 shot group at 100 yards

 

[Basher]

Nothing too fancy, but shot from my FN SPR A5M XP 20” with Federal 175gr FGMM w/ Surefire SFMB762 brake and Bushnell LRTSi 4.5-18x44 after sighting it in. I had tighter groups earlier in the day, but like an idiot, I forgot to take any photos of them.

And a slightly better group out of an AIAT 20” 1:12 factory barrel with 185gr FGMM Juggernauts with a USO ST-10, neither of which I own anymore, but this may help reinforce that I don’t entirely suck.

As far as hitting the range, I just landed an instructing gig at the airport, which is located maybe 15min from the tange. I’d have the ability to shoot after a training flight three to four days a week. I can shoot paper out to 300 yards, if memory serves, and shoot steel out to 1000 once in awhile with the monthly AZLRPRS matches when I can make them.

 

[BLKWLFK9]

168gr fgmm
Factory AINA 20"

 

[Threadcutter308]

Oldy moldy, but of my .308’s, this is the best load/group of them all, so far. Have a Bighorn TL-2 w/Bartlein that shoots in the mid to high ones with Varget.

 

[JakeM]

I shoot .308. I know I know, sorry. I’am working on those fundamentals. 20” tikka

 

[djarecke]

Here's my deal. I don't give two craps about promoting my groups, but if you want an honest assessment of the ammo, I'd be happy to help out.

I can use my AX or my Stuteville barrel. The Stuteville will shoot better and more easily, but I have several 308 options for evaluation.

 

[Sogan]

AE MKIII

 

[Lowlight]

Okay now you guys are making this hard for me

 

[OG10]

I have 5-.308 rifles ,2-tikka T-3s ,1-Remington 700 vsf ,1-custom light palma off a 700 action,1-custom "truck axle" off a 700.I have a 500 yard private range, a magneto speed, and plenty of time on my hands.Let me know if I can help.If you need some target pics let me know.

 

[theLBC]

nice shooting, but LOLZ at the math calculations in the corner.

 

[JakeM]

When ever it opens up again I’ll be competing in 600yd ftr with it.

 

[deltawiskey]

I have a few .308's mostly in the M40 series, I also have an APO, and a super match M1A.
Had my new A3 out last weekend, this is four different types of ammo/bullet weights to see what it likes best.

 

[theLBC]

Okay now you guys are making this hard for me

let me know if they want to find out how it works for people that can't shoot for shit (compared to some of these).

 

[Threadcutter308]

nice shooting, but LOLZ at the math calculations in the corner.

Not sure you're talking about me......But, if so, I'm old, it was a long time ago and I left my abacus at home that day........

 

[Threadcutter308]

I can shoot a 1 shot 0.154” group at 1,000 yards. I am obviously the man for the job.

Shit.
I'm going home and taking my baseball with me.

 

[isofahunter]

Dope check
600

500

400

300

5 shots 520 last weekend 7mph l r wind

My range runs to 900. 2 bolt guns one AR10

 

[Basher]

Okay now you guys are making this hard for me

 

[Threadcutter308]

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Was she;

???

 

[MOUNTIC]

Feed this thing some ammo! I'm also in CO. No need to ship the stuff.

 

[whatsupdoc]

Stock 20" AIAX , someone told me if I reverse my recoil pad I can cut them in half. No cherries here.

 

[StrayDog]

An old Wallet Group from this F-TR set-up on my now back-up .308, AJ "Goddard Enterprises LLC" Action in double digit serial #, Rock 22" 1-10.
But now I shoot an Impact/Bartlein 24" for PRS=style matches that is almost as tight, and I have an LRI Rem700 stick, so, like too many .308s?
Fun thread, can't wait to see who gets it. Guess I need to rebarrel one of mine into 6.5 finally!

 

[WB300]

Bone stock Rem 700P LTR 20" 12 twist w/ TBAC can. Access to 600 yard range. Magnetospeed V3 to check velocities, SD, ES.

I'm not a benchrest shooter, but this rig will consistently shoot FGMM 168 1/2 moa. Weak link in the system is the shooter. Solid 1 1/4 moa shooter to 600 unless winds get real squirrely.

Not the best candidate, but I've got nothing but time right now.

Add: Sea level.

 

[Jabot]

Rem 700
308 27" brux barrel
McMillan stock with a bag rider
Night force compition
185 berger juggernaut
2740 mv
Es -17
Sd-8
Pic 1 5 shots at 1000
Pic 2 800 yard
Ftr class shot of an atlas bipod and red tac rear bag

Forgot to mention I have access to 2 900 yard ranges anytime, a 1500 yard range and if everything goes right we should be headed to the Nevada desert pretty soon

 

[SDBguy95]

Groups measures outside to outside. Rem 700 stock barreled action in a KRG Bravo w/Timney trigger. These are handloads, 168 Amaxs. I was pretty impressed with these groups (from two days ago) until I scrolled down this thread

 

[stello1001]

My first ever group with my most recent purchase. Wind was blowing like hell and the gusts were really nasty. No vertical dispersion.

Factory FGMM168

Specs below:

FN SPR 308
Shilen select match #7
10 twist
PTG reamer
22.5"
Sig Tango6 second Gen 4-24x50
APA lil bastard
McMillan A2

I'm trying to find some time to go stretch her out sometime soon. I've been busy wiring a friend's outhouse and haven't had the time but when I'm done with the electrical, I'll take her out to distance...

ETA:

I must add, I don't do residential electrical for work. I was only helping a friend because he needed help and I have nothing to do which leaves me a bunch of free time for shooting.

 

[Tnc]

This was my last load development target for my 18” 308 with 175 SMKs.

 

[Jack Master]

wants a review /article for the site

I don't have a 308. But, I want to know what this means. Are they looking for a "yeah, it works great!" Or are they wanting a testing against other ammo? other rifles? Distances? Terminal ballistics?
What does a "review or article" mean?
I'm thinking 100yd groups from 3 rifles against 3 other ammo maufactueres and then performance at distance from each of the rifles. Is this what it takes?

Edit. More questions
Do they want it trial ran in multiple calculators to verify bc? Velocity becomes a question here?
Do they want to known if the bc needs banded, or does one bc get the job done to 1000yds?

Why is no one asking what this "review" entails? I mean, I want to do it...(If I had a 308) but I want to kow what is expected.

 

[jeffl838]

First 6 rounds out of a new 300wm. Poop bullets shoot okay when you have a good rifle. Forgetting your suppressor cover does make shooting groups a hair harder.

notice the “custom“ pmag that fits 3.6 oal Ammo...

OH. 308. I have one of those too just no pics

 

[Mike4837]

I don't have a 308. But, I want to know what this means. Are they looking for a "yeah, it works great!" Or are they wanting a testing against other ammo? other rifles? Distances? Terminal ballistics?
What does a "review or article" mean?
I'm thinking 100yd groups from 3 rifles against 3 other ammo maufactueres and then performance at distance from each of the rifles. Is this what it takes?

Edit. More questions
Do they want it trial ran in multiple calculators to verify bc? Velocity becomes a question here?
Do they want to known if the bc needs banded, or does one bc get the job done to 1000yds?

Why is no one asking what this "review" entails? I mean, I want to do it...(If I had a 308) but I want to kow what is expected.

People saw “free ammo” in their minds and didn’t ask any further questions. Haha

 

[stello1001]

I don't have a 308. But, I want to know what this means. Are they looking for a "yeah, it works great!" Or are they wanting a testing against other ammo? other rifles? Distances? Terminal ballistics?
What does a "review or article" mean?
I'm thinking 100yd groups from 3 rifles against 3 other ammo maufactueres and then performance at distance from each of the rifles. Is this what it takes?

Edit. More questions
Do they want it trial ran in multiple calculators to verify bc? Velocity becomes a question here?
Do they want to known if the bc needs banded, or does one bc get the job done to 1000yds?

Why is no one asking what this "review" entails? I mean, I want to do it...(If I had a 308) but I want to kow what is expected.

Really not trying to sound like an asshole but it's pretty obvious to me if I were to get the ammo that I would just about as much info as I could, such as the following:

groups @ 100

groups @ distance

MV

wind drift @ every 100 yards or so vs a known good load (so yes, this would mean compare it to other stuff)

drops or elevation adjustment out to as far as you can shoot (also comparing to other ammo)

etc

and then of course I would also expect the ammo maker to request specific stuff and gather that info

 

[Cazador23]

I’ve got a factory Tikka CTR .308 and shot this group at 100 using 168gr Federal Gold Medal Match. Seekins Precision Rings and Vortex Viper 6.5x20 SFP. Only mods are posished bolt
and M-Carbo trigger spring.

 

[Cazador23]

Here’s another pic...

 

[California]

Hey Lowlight,

The refrigerator shot and set up is below. Shooting .308 Winchester is always a good time. It would be fun to write up a review too, and I might even do it in my pajamas.

MHSA Build that Mike helped me out with:
-KRG Bravo Chassis
-Bighorn TL3 S/A
-30 inch Bartlein Barrel, 1 x 10 twist
-CG X-Treme Mod 22 Trigger
-Spuhr Mount / Vortex Viper PST Gen 2
- BTW...Hornady loads all my ammo too

 

[Basher]

Hey Lowlight,

The refrigerator shot and set up is below. Shooting .308 Winchester is always a good time. It would be fun to write up a review too, and I might even do it in my pajamas.

MHSA Build that Mike helped me out with:
-KRG Bravo Chassis
-Bighorn TL3 S/A
-30 inch Bartlein Barrel, 1 x 10 twist
-CG X-Treme Mod 22 Trigger
-Spuhr Mount / Vortex Viper PST Gen 2
- BTW...Hornady loads all my ammo too

Well? Is that fridge group getting you some sweet, sweet lovin’ like Frank always says??

 

[California]

Well? Is that fridge group getting you some sweet, sweet lovin’ like Frank always says??
.

That info will be in another review

 

[fxdrider]

Aah, what the heck....

Remington 700 SPS tactical 308
20" factory barrel
Area 419 Hellfire brake
Vortex Viper PST Gen II 5-25x50 ffp MRAD optic
Bell & Carlson Target/Competition stock /adj. cheekpiece
CDI Precision Bottom Metal
Atlas BT10-LW17 V8 bipod
Alpha Type 2 mag

Ammo: Reloads
Hornady 168 gr. ELD-M
H4895
Star-Line brass
CCI 200 primers
2756 fps

 

[Jmkjr87]

What exactly is required of you to do a review of this ammo. Ive got
ruger RPR with 30" 1-10 krieger barrel
vortex viper 6-24×50
timny trigger
Seekins muzzle brake
seekins rings and front hand guard
Consistently shoots .5 min out to 600 yds if i do my part. Thats the most range i got

also got
Ruger gunsite scout
18.5 barrel stock
4-14×44 vortex diamond back
only upgrade is a cheap muzzle brake and a 6 dolla trigger spring that reduced the pull weight to near nothing. That rifle can shooy .75 moa or better if the loads are tuned just right for it.

I had pictures on my old phone but i lost em when i ran it over with my truck so this is all i got. 3 shot group at 100yds with ruger rpr