S sticshooter Sergeant Full Member Minuteman Apr 5, 2010 343 3 54 evansville,in u.s.a Mar 19, 2011 #1 Mar 19, 2011 #1 was wondering what kind of muzzle velocities people were getting out of their .308 ar's.especially interested in 175's and 20" barrels but was curious on all,thanks.
was wondering what kind of muzzle velocities people were getting out of their .308 ar's.especially interested in 175's and 20" barrels but was curious on all,thanks.
Kentucky Jelly Sergeant Full Member Minuteman Jan 8, 2011 669 6 45 N.KY Mar 19, 2011 #2 Mar 19, 2011 #2 Re: .308 ar muzzle velocities 175 fgmm averaged 2467fps out of my 18"
R Rovieairto Sergeant Full Member Minuteman Oct 4, 2007 633 0 51 Minneapolis MN. Mar 20, 2011 #3 Mar 20, 2011 #3 Re: .308 ar muzzle velocities Up to 2700 with 155's out of 18.5"
BCP Lt. Colonel Full Member Minuteman Dec 4, 2008 10,556 7,052 124 AZ: Land of wind, dirt and angry old people Mar 20, 2011 #4 Mar 20, 2011 #4 Re: .308 ar muzzle velocities My 18" is around 2500-2530, 20" I would expect 2550-2575 give or take for max. <div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: Kentucky Jelly</div><div class="ubbcode-body">175 fgmm averaged 2467fps out of my 18" </div></div> 2450 for mine.
Re: .308 ar muzzle velocities My 18" is around 2500-2530, 20" I would expect 2550-2575 give or take for max. <div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: Kentucky Jelly</div><div class="ubbcode-body">175 fgmm averaged 2467fps out of my 18" </div></div> 2450 for mine.
S Stewart Sergeant Full Member Minuteman Jun 29, 2004 277 0 Fort Worth, Texas Mar 20, 2011 #5 Mar 20, 2011 #5 Re: .308 ar muzzle velocities Average 2690 with my 18inch shooting Lapua 155's. This same load is 2900 out of my 24inch bolt gun.
Re: .308 ar muzzle velocities Average 2690 with my 18inch shooting Lapua 155's. This same load is 2900 out of my 24inch bolt gun.
5 50-140 Sergeant Full Member Minuteman Jan 4, 2009 101 0 73 Northern Idaho Mar 20, 2011 #6 Mar 20, 2011 #6 Re: .308 ar muzzle velocities The only ones I've loaded so far are my Berger 155.5 Muzzle velocity is 2846 Load is 46.7 gr. VVN 150 Barrel 26" Sako TRG 22 Elevation 100 ft. Chronograph Oehler 35P Those are my lasers, soon I'll be starting with 175's.
Re: .308 ar muzzle velocities The only ones I've loaded so far are my Berger 155.5 Muzzle velocity is 2846 Load is 46.7 gr. VVN 150 Barrel 26" Sako TRG 22 Elevation 100 ft. Chronograph Oehler 35P Those are my lasers, soon I'll be starting with 175's.
rowcifer Private Full Member Minuteman Jul 16, 2007 71 9 USA Mar 20, 2011 #7 Mar 20, 2011 #7 Re: .308 ar muzzle velocities 2580 fps with 175's out of a 20" barrel
W wyobill Private Minuteman Sep 6, 2010 77 1 59 Mar 20, 2011 #8 Mar 20, 2011 #8 Re: .308 ar muzzle velocities 44 varget 175 smk lc brass 20" 2575 fps,m118lr 05 2600 fps.
Falar Gunny Sergeant Full Member Minuteman Mar 28, 2009 980 55 Midland, TX Mar 20, 2011 #9 Mar 20, 2011 #9 Re: .308 ar muzzle velocities 21" barrel 2630 45gr Varget 175gr SMK 2750 46gr Varget 155gr Scenar
H head2h2o Gunny Sergeant Full Member Minuteman Oct 21, 2008 1,612 2 Houston, TX Mar 20, 2011 #10 Mar 20, 2011 #10 Re: .308 ar muzzle velocities 2645 fps out of a 24" barrel with 175 SMKs and BL-C2.
S sticshooter Sergeant Full Member Minuteman Apr 5, 2010 343 3 54 evansville,in u.s.a Mar 20, 2011 #11 Mar 20, 2011 #11 Re: .308 ar muzzle velocities thanks for the responses.
G gdsf2 Private Minuteman Mar 21, 2011 20 0 Mar 21, 2011 #12 Mar 21, 2011 #12 Re: .308 ar muzzle velocities 2500 fps with 175 out of a 18" barrel