Thread: Factory 308 ammo options

I would think 400 yards is getting to be a stretch for factory ammo. I shoot 150 grain corelocts in my Bergara . Works well at bush hunting ranges.

Originally Posted by Chur Bay

I would think 400 yards is getting to be a stretch for factory ammo. I shoot 150 grain corelocts in my Bergara . Works well at bush hunting ranges.

I would like to think I could get out to 400 with a bit of practice, it will be an interesting.
I would like to hit 500 yards.

Originally Posted by viper

I would like to think I could get out to 400 with a bit of practice, it will be an interesting.
I would like to hit 500 yards.

Not a comment on your shooting. Rather a reflection on the limitations of factory ammo. This was illustrated to me after reloadir my 243.
I've always used 100gr corelocts. After loading up some 95 grain targex, the difference is night and day between reloads and factory ammo.

Originally Posted by Chur Bay

Not a comment on your shooting. Rather a reflection on the limitations of factory ammo. This was illustrated to me after reloadir my 243.
I've always used 100gr corelocts. After loading up some 95 grain targex, the difference is night and day between reloads and factory ammo.

That's a very fair comment, shooting wise i am ok. Shot rabbits at 450 mtrs with handloads 223.
Kinda hoping to do ok with the current factory offerings.

Originally Posted by viper

I would like to think I could get out to 400 with a bit of practice, it will be an interesting.
I would like to hit 500 yards.

Before I went to the Toby shoot my longest shot had been about 200, was hitting the 600 repeatedly, you might surprise yourself. Can't recall what ammo I had, think I may have picked up a few boxes of s&b going cheap but it was definitely factory