Fast scan of this thread...
two observations...
1. Buy a chronograph...
2. Everyone seems to be a velocity freak...
Even if your bullet is 200 fps slower than you had hoped... do you suddenly think it is ineffective?
for a loss of 200 fps than expected, check a trajectory chart to adjust your zero... how much does it tell ya to adjust your elevation? Two Clicks?
if you need faster velocity out of your 308, buy an 06... if you need faster velocity still, buy a 300 Mag...
guess I am too much old school...
pick a bullet that is up to the job...
and rely on shot placement....
if shot placement is a problem, try practicing at the range more... or get a set up that kicks less, and live with less velocity...
90% of all game is taken at 100 yds or less
95% is taken at 200 yds or less....
so how much time and effort does one have to spend so they can brag about being in that last 5% that take game beyond 200 yds?
If you need to be in that 5% group... then spend more time shooting and practicing at the range...or shooting at varmints in the off season...
More velocity and premium bullets isn't the answer to your problem....look in the mirror and you'll see what needs to be improved upon...
By arguing that a loss of 200 fps is meaningless, one can argue one's self down from a .300 Win Mag to a .32-20 for all North American big game, 200 fps at a time.
There are innumerable variables in field shooting at live game not present when firing at inanimate objects on a range. Quality bullets, flatter trajectories, and larger diameter calibers help mitigate these variables to help with a clean kill.
99% of all statistics cited on the internet are made up on the spot.
Make that 99.1%.....
