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Weatherby did some testing years ago firing a 308 projectile around 60 grains out of a 30-378 that I seem to recall was well over 5000 FPS.

Although the XTPs are really intended for pistols so the...

OK I did the full field test with all the gory details this evening.

So this is all with the 308 90 grain XTP subsonic's

First I head shot a rabbit at 40m. Totally munted as you would expect....

I got a rabbit this evening. Left the hares as I wanted a rabbit for paella this weekend.
Very nice solid noise from the hit.
Thats the great thing with sub sonics, you know from the sound.
Its...

I got so excited that I put on a rain coat and a target on the 100m range.
Have the luxury of shooting out of the gun room on own 100m range so very quick and easy to do load development and hold...

Finally got around to sorting this load.

308 with Hornady 90 XTP Subsonic with Trail Boss.

Worked down from 10 grains in one grain increments to 7.0 grains when it went subsonic and reasonably...

That was what I was thinking ... just wanted to see if anyone else had it in use.
Will get some 90 grain XTPs next time Im in town and as you stated work down.

Did you use standard or magnum...

Im wanting to put together a subsonic load for my 308 using trail boss.
Just want it to be able to knock over hares quietly for my dogs dinner each day while on multi day trips ( and maybe a goose...