Recommendation for 130gr? 308 bullets.

[Rebel_Rider1969]

Looking for lighter weight bullets for my 1:12 twist .308 bolt rifle. Something that would shoot flat and fast 100-400 yards. On the ship now, just want to order some for Dec. Tks

 

[Bowhntr6pt]

I'm a big fan of the Sierra 125gr TMK as well as the Hornady SST.

ETA- I use them in my TAC 30/.30HRT.

 

[Baddog 0302]

You probably have a few ballistic programs on your lap top,as well as a few load data sources that list BC's. Just run some drop / rise programs . I'd suggest you include some 150 gn hunting bullets like the Nosler 150 BT, or the Hornady SST

 

[rkflorey]

Speer 125 gr.. TNT. Very accurate in my Sav. 308 and makes Jack Rabbits explode at 300 yds..

Works great in 300 black out deer loads under 200 yds.

 

[Jester896]

I have seen the 125gr Nolser BT at work running really fast (3100+ fps).... it leave a pretty good blood shocked area on a deer.
I have used the 125gr SST and they work good

 

[Rebel_Rider1969]

Thanks, fellas. I have these but didn't know how they would do for hunting. I'll order up some of the suggested bullets and try em.

 

[Jester896]

Thanks, fellas. I have these but didn't know how they would do for hunting. I'll order up some of the suggested bullets and try em.
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I would not be the one to condone OTM bullets for hunting...but I know for a fact that a 142gr SMK will kill a deer pretty dead at 606 yards
I do believe that they would fragment pretty hard inside of 200 and tear up a bunch of good meat on a heart/lung...a CV might be a little different if you were confident in your abilities and things could still go haywire.
YMMV

 

[Daezee]

J,

We still need to get up on the delivery of Sawman’s pellet rifle you wanted. I’ll give you a box of 125gr Nosler ballistic tips when we get together. I have plenty of them. They’ve worked fine on deer and hogs for me.

 

[Rebel_Rider1969]

J,

We still need to get up on the delivery of Sawman’s pellet rifle you wanted. I’ll give you a box of 125gr Nosler ballistic tips when we get together. I have plenty of them. They’ve worked fine on deer and hogs for me.

That would be great. Thanks!

 

[Baddog 0302]

IF you want , I'll throw in a box of Nosler 140 BTHP's. Just let me know when & where the meeting will take place or , Daezee, when / where we can meet.
What ever bullet you chose it / you should be able to shoot inside 2 MOA at 400 yds. That's about the inside of a paper plate.

 

[boatbum101]

Never messed with light bullets in a 308 . Years ago as as young man of extremely modest means , sporter '03 30-06 I found the Sierra 125's could vaporize " prarie poodles " aka 'yotes . Never tried 'em on anything larger as expansion was explosive . Even std weight Sierras were prone to spit cores , they killed just fine but I like an exit wound .

 

[Bowhntr6pt]

I'd highly suggest playing with the 110gr V-Max... that's what is used in Hornady's TAP ammo and I can tell you from first hand experience it absolutely destroys large hogs. NO PASS THROUGHS means it's a great SD/HD round as well.

When we were issued military surplus M14's, that was our issued duty round.

Watched a ballistics gel demo by Hornady some years back and wow... explosive wound channel.

Fast... flat shooting... deadly.

Factory round on the L and my home rolled version with the 110gr. Z-Max bullet on the R.

 

[Rebel_Rider1969]

I'd highly suggest playing with the 110gr V-Max... that's what is used in Hornady's TAP ammo and I can tell you from first hand experience it absolutely destroys large hogs. NO PASS THROUGHS means it's a great SD/HD round as well.

When we were issued military surplus M14's, that was our issued duty round.

Watched a ballistics gel demo by Hornady some years back and wow... explosive wound channel.

Fast... flat shooting... deadly.

Factory round on the L and my home rolled version with the 110gr. Z-Max bullet on the R.

Good accuracy?? Tks.

 

[Bowhntr6pt]

Good accuracy?? Tks.

Sub-MOA in bolt guns, MOA or just over in gassers. More than enough for hunting out to 300+ yards.

 

[Bowhntr6pt]

Slow trot coyote at about 150 yards with an Aero M5 and ACOG TA11E, first shot hit the front leg, he did the spin-around, second round mid torso, no exit on torso hit.

 

[Rebel_Rider1969]

Sub-MOA in bolt guns, MOA or just over in gassers. More than enough for hunting out to 300+ yards.

Hopefully in my 1:12t bolt gun it will work well!

 

[Rebel_Rider1969]

Slow trot coyote at about 150 yards with an Aero M5 and ACOG TA11E, first shot hit the front leg, he did the spin-around, second round mid torso, no exit on torso hit.

I see the can, super or sub loading?

 

[Bowhntr6pt]

I see the can, super or sub loading?

Super

 

[Bowhntr6pt]

Hopefully in my 1:12t bolt gun it will work well!

1:12 should love that bullet.

 

[Bowhntr6pt]

Do you reload?

I’m not home right now so I can’t check but if I have some I’ll send you 20 bullets to do some testing.