Best I was able to get with factory rounds (tried several) was 0.9" using Hornady 110 grain TAP (this is through an AAC with 1/10 twist barrel). I'm shooting handloads now (178 AMAX and 168 Berger Classic Hunter) and getting sub 0.5". Trying our some Berger 185's this week.
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Originally posted by BBRU View PostI've been looking for those, have yet to find any in stock.
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Originally posted by MarkV View PostI have heard this but have had great luck with them. Have shot whitetail, blackbuck, sika, and an oryx with them and all either dropped in their tracks or within 15 yards of where they were shot.
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Originally posted by MarkV View PostI have heard this but have had great luck with them. Have shot whitetail, blackbuck, sika, and an oryx with them and all either dropped in their tracks or within 15 yards of where they were shot.
The Federal 165 Sierra game kings are a different story. About perfect for deer in the 308Win. Really accurate. Really hammer deer. Really like them.
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I used to have the same gun and it loved federal blue box 150 grain soft points($19.99). I killed several pigs and a mature 8pt with them.
Of all the ammo I tried, it would shoot them into the same size groupings and Federal GMM 168 BTHP ($34.99).
Major terminal damage on all animals. All one shot kills. The only thing that ran was the buck and he only made it a few yards.
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Originally posted by BBRU View PostLet me start by saying I know every gun is different. I know what shoots in one may not shoot in another. So with that being said, what have you guys found shoots good out of your guns? I rarely hunt with this gun, but would like to find a good hunting load in case I want to bring it. I have already tried some cheap federal fusions and some Barnes vortex 165 grns. Neither shot to my liking.
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Originally posted by Matteo View PostFound these loaded with 165gr game kings but don't have any experience with them.
http://www.ammunitiontogo.com/produc...ducts_id/10279
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Core Lokt 150's- - THE ONLY FACTORY ROUND my SPS would shoot worth a toot and I spent a small fortune trying to find the magic bullet to make it run better (including some 165's). I ended up selling that gun but did drop several deer and a nice Axis with that round.
Hornady custom in 150 btsp- a fancier bullet that groups well in my .308's- this is what I handload.
Winchester ballistic tip- pricier for stock ammo but also grouped well. (the best for the factory stuff I tired).
The one bullet not to waste your money on IMHO- Hornady superperformance SST's. I tried several boxes in both the 150's and 165's and they proved to be a total waste of money. They would string up & down on paper. Must be something with the powder.
This was in 3 different .308's.
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