The 162 AMax is the 7-08s Trump Card over the 308 for LR. If you look at the 168/180 VLDs from Berger and JLK things get even better.


As to the the 308, 175s at 2600 are about what you get in factory fodder. It's built to run in gas guns without thrashing them.

Realistic handload velocities in the 308 via 22" bbl:

110 VMax - 3340 fps
130 TTSX - 3150 fps
155 Scenar - 2900 fps
168 Nosler - 2800 fps
175 SMK - Never loaded them, but 2750 via RL15/moly should be a very safe bet.
190 SMK - 2650 fps
208 AMax/210 Berger - 2550 fps

In regards to hunting/varmint bullets I can't see any significant advantage of one over the other.

For going long distance, 7-08 has significant advantages in drift, and retained velocity.