Stocking up .308, you opinions?

[CleanMoostang]

So going to a local gun show tomorrow and sure there will be tons of ammo dealers. Figured I would look online, get a list from the most popular sites on the brands of ammo, grain, price, etc., and compare tomorrow.

Now, just for go to the range, target shooting, and just dont care to blast away with ammo, what do you prefer?

I am looking at something at 300-600 ranges, dont care about medium size groups with and doesnt break the bank.

 

[KeithR41]

Re: Stocking up .308, you opinions?

I shoot matchkings in my .308. Why would you practice with crap ammo?

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[CleanMoostang]

Re: Stocking up .308, you opinions?

<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: KeithR41</div><div class="ubbcode-body">I shoot matchkings in my .308. Why would you practice with crap ammo?

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Well when I am really going for groups I use Amax reloads.

But if I shoot 3'' groups at long distances with "crap" ammo just to hear the steel ding, its just for fun... Not practicing for a competition, wont be entering one any time soon.

Wont be attempting to pull off any "Top Shot" challenges either, unless they like my video

 

[Killbox Alpha]

Re: Stocking up .308, you opinions?

http://www.midwayusa.com/viewProduct/?productNumber=358610

 

[Heronion]

Re: Stocking up .308, you opinions?

My 1-10 twist Savage shoots American Eagle 168gr OTM ($18/box) local under 0.5 MOA. Pretty good. And it's cheap.

 

[HD1911]

Re: Stocking up .308, you opinions?

<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: Kill Box ALPHA</div><div class="ubbcode-body">http://www.midwayusa.com/viewProduct/?productNumber=358610 </div></div>

wow...please don't spend that much on THAT ammo when u can go here: Palmetto State Armory 168 FGMM and get the same stuff for $15 less per box.

I hate to see people spend more than they need to!

 

[MikeTz]

Re: Stocking up .308, you opinions?

Ammo choice can be a religous issue. I have used Prvi Partizan Match (HPBT 168gr) with good results out to your ranges. You can spend more for tighter groups but if you just need some economical factory ammo that shoots well for some fun at the range Prvi is not bad. I got my last boxes from Palmetto State Armory (a site supporter).

 

[pawprint]

Re: Stocking up .308, you opinions?

Widener's Reloading has some good prices on 308, the German made DAG, SMA308DAG 200rnd Green Battle pack German DAG .308 FMJ NATO (7.62x51) $86.00 This stuff shoots very well-Germans make good stuff.
They also carry the Prvi Match and 150gr 308-$12.95/box.
But instead of "stocking up" on loaded ammo, start reloading, better ammo, lower cost.

 

[nexusfire]

Re: Stocking up .308, you opinions?

<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: HD1911</div><div class="ubbcode-body"><div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: Kill Box ALPHA</div><div class="ubbcode-body">http://www.midwayusa.com/viewProduct/?productNumber=358610 </div></div>

wow...please don't spend that much on THAT ammo when u can go here: Palmetto State Armory 168 FGMM and get the same stuff for $15 less per box.

I hate to see people spend more than they need to! </div></div>

That just brought me to tears. Just ordered that from midwayusa

 

[HD1911]

Re: Stocking up .308, you opinions?

<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: nexusfire</div><div class="ubbcode-body"><div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: HD1911</div><div class="ubbcode-body"><div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: Kill Box ALPHA</div><div class="ubbcode-body">http://www.midwayusa.com/viewProduct/?productNumber=358610 </div></div>

wow...please don't spend that much on THAT ammo when u can go here: Palmetto State Armory 168 FGMM and get the same stuff for $15 less per box.

I hate to see people spend more than they need to! </div></div>

That just brought me to tears. Just ordered that from midwayusa

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Tis' a sad day brother...

 

[GunGuru727]

Re: Stocking up .308, you opinions?

<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: HD1911</div><div class="ubbcode-body"><div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: nexusfire</div><div class="ubbcode-body"><div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: HD1911</div><div class="ubbcode-body"><div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: Kill Box ALPHA</div><div class="ubbcode-body">http://www.midwayusa.com/viewProduct/?productNumber=358610 </div></div>

wow...please don't spend that much on THAT ammo when u can go here: Palmetto State Armory 168 FGMM and get the same stuff for $15 less per box.

I hate to see people spend more than they need to! </div></div>

That just brought me to tears. Just ordered that from midwayusa

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Tis' a sad day brother...

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God you got screwed...It would have helped to do some research.

 

[Wubbman]

Re: Stocking up .308, you opinions?

<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: nexusfire</div><div class="ubbcode-body"><div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: HD1911</div><div class="ubbcode-body"><div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: Kill Box ALPHA</div><div class="ubbcode-body">http://www.midwayusa.com/viewProduct/?productNumber=358610 </div></div>

wow...please don't spend that much on THAT ammo when u can go here: Palmetto State Armory 168 FGMM and get the same stuff for $15 less per box.

I hate to see people spend more than they need to! </div></div>

That just brought me to tears. Just ordered that from midwayusa

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They're good people, but their prices on ammo suck. If its that big a deal, call them back and tell them to cancel the order. You won't go wrong with Palmetto. I've ordered from them quite a bit.

 

[Deano]

Re: Stocking up .308, you opinions?

Just received my order from Palmetto the other day, great company and great prices. Southwest Ammo is another good shop for ammo.

 

[Snakum]

Re: Stocking up .308, you opinions?

I used Brown Bear FMJ or Privi FMJBT for just plinking, handloads for everything else, of course. Barnaul and Privi shoot pretty damn good considering the cost, shooting tighter than DAG in my semi.

When checking dope or getting ready before a comp I use my good handloaded stuff. For anything else ... Privi and Bear is plenty good.

 

[TallShot]

Re: Stocking up .308, you opinions?

I would go Prvi under your requirements.

 

[jakerz3]

Re: Stocking up .308, you opinions?

<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: nexusfire</div><div class="ubbcode-body">

That just brought me to tears. Just ordered that from midwayusa

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sorry to hear that brother. I always research anything that is going to cost me some good $$. Here are a few sites that offer that ammo at a way cheaper price:

http://www.midwesthuntersoutlet.com/item.aspx?PID=3110&w=PQ+JDyOLrQE=

http://www.glensoutdoors.com/Federal-Premium-Gold-Medal-308-Win-168-BTHP-p/gm308m.htm

http://www.ammunitiontogo.com/product_info.php/pName/200rds-308-federal-gold-medal-168gr-match-ammo

Right now, palmetto is offering the 175 gr. for $19.95 a box. that is pretty cheap.

For the OP: PRVI PARTIZAN 175gr MATCH AMMUNITION can be had for $369-500 rds shipped to your door. if you want to go real cheap, you can get wolf 150 gr. for $200 - 500 rds.

 

[Kalman]

Re: Stocking up .308, you opinions?

FGMM at 20$ a box if you're not reloading. If you're reloading then roughly 10$ a box for reloads. I'd use the same loads (to get bulk pricing) and just be a little less anal about them.

 

[Morgan711]

Re: Stocking up .308, you opinions?

USA AMMO has some good deals on the 168 & 175's

 

[Joe Myles]

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http://www.southwestammunition.com/runngun.htm

 

[IanWRX]

Re: Stocking up .308, you opinions?

I use this, it $11 a box around here. I get around 1 moa out of a 700 SPS V in a AICS. Its good enough for me and it a cheap range day.

 

[jakerz3]

Re: Stocking up .308, you opinions?

<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: Joe M</div><div class="ubbcode-body">http://www.southwestammunition.com/runngun.htm </div></div>

Southwest is good stuff. Even their cheap stuff is better than some of the high grad stuff.