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Thread: .308 win, barrel length vs bullet weight

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  1. 21-11-2019, 08:09 AM #14
    Dama dama
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    I recall reading a piece by, Nathan Foster. Even he (who loves long barrels) stated there was no need for a .308win to be any longer than 20", and 18 & 19" are fine too, and he prefers bullets in the 165-178gr weight range.
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