Was wondering what kind of long range accuracy u could expect to get with a 308 and a 20" barrel?
questions about range on a 308 w/20" barrel?
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Depending on all the variables, well beyond a 1,000 yards. You'll loose some reach because of the short barrel.
I’ve used a 308 out to a mile. It made the switch to 6.5x47 cake. You can reach 1200 easy with 175s I used handloaded TMK or GMM. I was better at a mile with 185 jugs. I had a 20 inch 5r barrel and used it suppressed too. The wind is really rough on a 308
Buddy hit 1160 with the magpul plastic stock, 700 ACC, 20 inch slick barrel, and a 300$ primary arms crap scope
Buddy hit 1160 with the magpul plastic stock, 700 ACC, 20 inch slick barrel, and a 300$ primary arms crap scope
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I’ll just pass along my experience. 20” AI running Federal Gold Medal Match. MV trues out very consistent at 2505 fps. Couple the low MV with the fact that we’re at 852’ MSL and typically shooting in a very low to negative DA environment, my experience is that for accuracy and precision, it’s good out to 800 ish. At 1K, you’ll have to call wind to within 1 mph. Tough sledding.
My experience in similar conditions mirrors that even when using slightly better (ballistics) ammo (my reloads).
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My DTA 22" 308 barrel does very well with 168s or heavier out to about 1100, but i'm also over 5K for altitude and typically over 7500 DA, so I can send the 168s a bit further than most. Using the 175s or 178s, I had zero issues stretching their legs
It is very helpfu learning wind. I’d consider a decent 700 and shoot it learn it then swap barrels.
Running 175 RDFs at a modest 2550ish i can easily hold moa out to 1k. Just going to have to be more on your wind game like others said.
There, now you don't have to wonder if the particular rifle you're buying will be good or will be a dog.
With 185 Juggernauts it will be as accurate as you and your wind calls are to 1200 yards or so. Those bullets really make a 308 perform.
I have a 20” AXMC barrel w 7” Thunderbeast suppressor running jugs and 178 ELD-X at sea level. Works great out to 800 yards. Past that the wind moves it around so the WEZ expands.
However, the barrel life is over 5,000 rounds.
The 6.5 CM barrel w 136 scenars shoots great in competitions out to 1200 yards.
All handloads.
However, the barrel life is over 5,000 rounds.
The 6.5 CM barrel w 136 scenars shoots great in competitions out to 1200 yards.
All handloads.
I’ve had a few 308’s with 20” barrels. Here in WY shooting at 6300’ elevation using 175gr FGMM, 1030 yds is the farthest I’ve shot them to. As long as I did my part, I could get 800 yds consistently but hitting that 1030 yd steel target required some good wind calls as already mentioned above. Others have taken their 308’s much further than I have, but 1030 is the farthest I’ve shot mine. I’ve found that past 800, the 308 just drops like crazy and the wind pushes that bullet all over the damn place!? Not the best “long range” round, but it sure does make for good practice?
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We don't say as long as I do my part. Not part of the company language. It's as long as I keep playing with my seating depth. You know, shit like that.
