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I've noticed that 2,500 fps isn't necessarily a bad place to be. It's what I worked-up to with 250's in a .35 Whelen, and it has clobbered GA boars and a BC moose.

It's also the velocity at which I discovered (to my horror!) that my 7x57 was tossing 154's, when I was finally able to bogart a chronograph. Luckily, the sheep, bear, and hogs that it had already killed, were still in the freezer even after I found out how slow the bullets were going.

I get the feeling I've spent too much time worrying about wringing more performance out of my rigs.

FC

I also like the way the brass from my mid range loads chambers smooth and easy even after only neck sizing for several reloads.

I've got two SPS tactical .308's, one is for me and one for my son.

Mine has a Nightforce on it and my son's has a Leopold on it.

Grew up on a 06, I prefer my .308....

Bought a Browning Safari, small ring Mauser-pencil barrel .308 in 1993.. I had never owned or used a .308. The rifle stock was an inch short with a pad and it had been floated crudely, to be charitable. Since the action is long enough, I bought it dirt cheap, because of the modifications, to build a .280. What the heck, I also bought a cheapest box of Federal 150 grain just to see. After shooting three groups of three at 100, none of which exceeded 5/8", I forgot all about a custom job, and bought all that ammo the dealer had.

I sometimes use lever guns, or BARs, but if I go out with a bolt gun, the .308 is the usual go to for me. I have never loaded for it. The federal cup and core work close to way too far. To compensate for the stock, I scooted the scope a bit forward. Works ok in shirt sleeves and even better if winter dress is needed.

The daughters may fight over this one when I hang it up.

Mine is a dainty little Winchester 70 Classic Custom Compact Short Action in .308. I use one and only one bullet in it, which is the Nosler Partition 180 grain. the gun shoots much better than I can, is light and easy to carry, and has accounted for enough deer that I cannot remember them all.

Started out with this 308 back in the early 60's.



And, just recently, last 5-6 years moved to this 308.



The 308 has been good by me.

I have enjoyed using my Sako AII Hunter since the mid-80s. It does everything I need a rifle/cartridge to do.

Love the 308 and all its derivatives, (with the exception of the 338 Federal), I've never had one.

The most exceptional 308 I've ever had was a Sako Finnwolf. Beyond expectations in every regard.

DMc

DMc: when I was a kid, way back, I was looking for an 88 in 308. There was a Finnwolf hanging on the LGS wall in 308, they also had the 88. I opted for the Winchester, to this day I can still see that Finnwolf hanging there haunting me.

Don't know where in Alabama you reside, but I am currently in Dothan on business and the Sports Authority here has several different brands of 308 win to choose from.

The 308 is a great cartridge, buy it and don't look back!

You won't regret buying one, super versatile cartridge, ammo's everywhere, huge component selection, recoil isn't bad at all, I could go on and on. The .308 is a always a fine choice for a versatile rifle.

There's just something about bofors steel and a lever...., Who woulda known a lever could consistently cloverleaf factory ammo?

DMc

308ld, what all did you do to that one? I see the flutted barrel and the cut-out on the bolt handle or that a limited edition?

Just sold my last 308 win

bought a new fn win extreme weather today in 308. have used a 270 and 06' for over 45 years. guess it's time to give the 308 a try. a couple years back my son received (as a gift from one of his uncles) a 1976 or so rem 700 adl in 308 with a redfield 3-9x40 scope. the uncle shot it maybe 10 times. killed deer just fine for my boy, and still looks new.

I picked up a Remington M760 5 diamond in 308 about a year ago.

I've never shot a cartridge that is as easy to find an accurate load for, and they have been effective for me on anything I've hit with them.

I like it enough that I've got a .308 barrel coming for my Stiller...

John

Been handloading/testing it for several years for other family members........finally broke down and bought a new A-Bolt II Medallion I'm turning into a Micro clone. So, now will be a "new" .308Win shooter, but not new to the ol' .308 by any means!!!