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re: .308 ammo for deer...what would you use?
Posted on 1/2/17 at 11:35 am to TigerOnThe Hill
Posted on 1/2/17 at 11:35 am to TigerOnThe Hill
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When used on deer in a 308, 180 grain bullets may not expand very well.
I wouldn't expect anything less from you, Tiger! I'm surprised you're the only one who noticed that those are very heavy bullets for 308.
The way I usually look at loadings in .308 caliber:
308 = 150gr bullet
30-06 = 165gr bullet
300 Win Mag = 180gr or 200gr bullet
Those will get good expansion and should drop a deer pretty well. The heavier you go with the bullet, the less expansion and energy transfer you will get.
That being said, within 100 yards I doubt it will matter much. But you might as well stack the deck in your favor.
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Posted on 1/2/17 at 12:01 pm to bapple
That's a pretty good general thought.
I shoot 180 partitions out of my 06, but I'm aiming directly for the off-side shoulder knuckle on purpose unless it's a very steep angle shot, in which case you need the penetration anyway. I just like heavy bullets. I also use the gun a bunch where I can't see more than about 50 yards and at those velocities you'll need a heavy bullet. The front of the partition is soft and seems to expand pretty well even when you don't hit heavy bone. I haven't a deer inside 100 yards with them yet though.
The good thing about the .308 is the velocities are moderate and you don't really need a premium bullet to get good consistent results on deer. Just about every regular ol 150gr cup and core bullet out there will expand well and hold together.
I shoot 180 partitions out of my 06, but I'm aiming directly for the off-side shoulder knuckle on purpose unless it's a very steep angle shot, in which case you need the penetration anyway. I just like heavy bullets. I also use the gun a bunch where I can't see more than about 50 yards and at those velocities you'll need a heavy bullet. The front of the partition is soft and seems to expand pretty well even when you don't hit heavy bone. I haven't a deer inside 100 yards with them yet though.
The good thing about the .308 is the velocities are moderate and you don't really need a premium bullet to get good consistent results on deer. Just about every regular ol 150gr cup and core bullet out there will expand well and hold together.
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