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i was reading a gun rag the other day (believe it was "handloader" and it included an article entitled "the 308 is great". i know a few folks who do all their hunting (deer, elk, black bear, etc.) with a 308 win in some form. just wondering who here does the same. if you do, what rifle are you using and what bullets do you use for the game you hunt. thanks

I have been using the .308 for 20 years. Shot everything from grouse to chucks to deer, but haven't taken a moose with it yet. Mostly I'm using 165gr interlocks, but I have 8-10 different bullets on the shelf at any time...For moose I think I'd use some 168 TSX or 165 IB's...

Great round, and I always have at least 2 .308's, and have had 3-4 at a time in the past. After I drop a big bull with it, I'll likely sell all my other cals...

This is my latest passion. Sako 75 Finnlight / McEDGE...

I do for the most part, 165 grain Barnes TSX's here.

I do.

Sako AII or Remington 7600. Big game hunting here in Maine is imited to deer and bear (or if you are really lucky a moose permit every 20 years or so). I use 150 gr. Core-lokts in the Sako as the rifle shoots them to tiny little groups. 150 Power Shocks (Federal Blue Box) in the 7600. If I'm headed elsewhere for bigger game, I tend to use the Sako and Partitions. I have killed white-tail, mule deer, black bear, moose, caribou, and elk without any drama.

i have for 30 years. started out w/ a BLR (which i still use) but have now settled on a steyr carbine as the primary.

I have been using the 308 for 30+ years and it is still my favorite. My current rifle is a savage 16 with a burris 3x-9x-40. I currently use fed 150gr nosler BT or handload a 165gr sierra BTSP. I have used it to take moose, caribou, black bear, wolves, coyotes, whitetail deer, mule deer, hogs, dall sheep, mtn goat and bad guys.

I have been using an old Ruger stainless with the boat paddle stock for about 20 years. Dropped a Timney trigger in it and have loved it ever since. Ugly as sin but it shoots great.

I use a Hornady 150 grain and 50 grains of WW748 over CCI large rile primers. Never had good accuracy with Nosler BT's.

my hunting rifle is a pimped out rem M7 .308, i use it for everything in north america except brown bears. i use 150 grain accubonds on thin skin havin critters and trophy bondeds on thick but i am considering ttsx's on thick for this year. havnt shot a thick skinned animal yet but hope to in the next few years.

I tried the .308 about 2 years ago, and loved it. I just bought my third one, and it will be my go-to cartridge for years to come. I've found the Federal Fusions in 150 and 165 to be accurate and hard hitting.

I used to have a Weatehrby super varmintmaster in .308 winchester. There was a few of them in 7mm-08 and .308, but most of them were chambered in light varmint calibers. I had the barrel cut off about 1/2" above were the flutes ended. It was a very nice short rifle. I had this rifle a few years and slayed many deer and hog with that rifle. I was shooting Hornady 150 grain sp light magnums. Now after a couple years without a .308 winny. I talked myself into ordering a Montana. Best rifle decision I've ever made. I can't believe a ready to go hunting rifle weighs in a hair over 6.5# and shoots Fusion 150 less then a inch. My .270 is going to get very, very sad living in my gun safe!!!

Yep, lots o times.

It's my primary round. I like 165gr Accubonds and Gamekings, but will be experimenting with 130gr TTSXs on our massive SE Whitetail this year.

308 Win is my number one . . . and two . . . and three.

I did for years. I switched to the .30-06, and I haven't looked back.

I hunted with my Steyr Scout in .308 Win up until 2006 when I wanted to go out with a .30-'06 for the 100th Anniversary. After that I have been switching around.

jim

the last time I hunted in a rifle area,I carried a 308

The .308 is great! Mine is a Weatherby MK V Super Predator Master......................547.

My .308 hunter is a Sav 99. Last years 8 point was a measured 313yds. Life is good.

I keep wanting to switch from the -06 to its short action brother, but can't seem to find the right deal on the right rifle. If I ever do, I'm pretty sure I'll be in the 308 camp permanently.

Vangaurd Carbine for me. 165 gr Fusions