Impossible to say without knowing what you are going to shoot it out of. There are (3) 30-06's, (2) 30-30's (1) 7.5x55 and (2) .308's in my house. (2) of the 06's prefer the 150, the other 165, the 30-30's prefer the 150's, one .308 prefers 150 but the other prefers 180, and the 7.5 prefers 170. Let the gun tell you. Some are picky about brand and weight or bullet type and some don't care. At hunting ranges with a good hunting bullet your deer will neither notice or care and neither should you, only your marksmanship counts. Look up the barrel twist of your rifle and make your initial decision on that. Good luck with the shooting and consider it an excuse to practice. Better luck with the hunting, I hope you have a good location and good comrades.
To choose only one, 150 or 180gr 308
- Thread starter oracleammo
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If I remember correctly the 308 was originally built around a 150/147gr. bullet.
I use nothing but 150gr. bullets in my 308's and 30-06's. Even on Elk. haven't had any problems with either one.
A good solid hit makes a lot more difference than 15-30 7000ths of a pound.
I use nothing but 150gr. bullets in my 308's and 30-06's. Even on Elk. haven't had any problems with either one.
A good solid hit makes a lot more difference than 15-30 7000ths of a pound.
oracleammo
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Hey thanks for all the replies! I take something from everything. I did wanna reply back to Qtiphky tho... no offense taken 
because you describe exactly what I'm attempting to do now. I have 3 years until I retire then hopefully within 2 years I'm up to LaCrosse. I really do hope I get the chance to use most of what I'm pickup up now. I also take any chance I can to pick up trap loads when cheap, already have more than 2 season's worth of shells but it's nice to watch the prices go up while I have years worth at home.
So far I've done the gold medals which were the smallest so far, but useless to hunt. I've done Accubond 165's from Nosler and they were wild outta my 700. Tried the 180 Accubond from Black Hills which was acceptable, Prvi 145 gr which was pretty good but not for hunting and a couple others.
I got the GMM to see how well the gun could shoot since it looked liked every barrel in the world shot the stuff great. I still have a few hundred rounds of it for the range but it's range only.
So now for the long haul to stack deep I'm trying to find an all around 308 that may work for elk & moose as well as not pop through deer without them noticing.
I only wish I could find $20 a box 165 or 168 hunting rounds that perform well and shoot tight outta my gun. I think what I'm looking for is limited in terms of availability and even more limited trying to get it for 20 a box.
I'm seeing the mid grains in 165 to 168 that may be acceptable for CXP2 & some 3 game but they're not cheap. And of course there's plenty of 150 and 180 that are in the money park but then they're more of an either or round.
I've got 6 boxes of 3 different rounds coming and I'll hit the range this weekend.
Over the years I suppose I could do what was well suggested a couple posts back and that is stock something like a 70/30 split of 150/180 grain.
I appreciate the opinions and suggestions guys, if anyone's interested I'll post results.
Thanks again
because you describe exactly what I'm attempting to do now. I have 3 years until I retire then hopefully within 2 years I'm up to LaCrosse. I really do hope I get the chance to use most of what I'm pickup up now. I also take any chance I can to pick up trap loads when cheap, already have more than 2 season's worth of shells but it's nice to watch the prices go up while I have years worth at home.So far I've done the gold medals which were the smallest so far, but useless to hunt. I've done Accubond 165's from Nosler and they were wild outta my 700. Tried the 180 Accubond from Black Hills which was acceptable, Prvi 145 gr which was pretty good but not for hunting and a couple others.
I got the GMM to see how well the gun could shoot since it looked liked every barrel in the world shot the stuff great. I still have a few hundred rounds of it for the range but it's range only.
So now for the long haul to stack deep I'm trying to find an all around 308 that may work for elk & moose as well as not pop through deer without them noticing.
I only wish I could find $20 a box 165 or 168 hunting rounds that perform well and shoot tight outta my gun. I think what I'm looking for is limited in terms of availability and even more limited trying to get it for 20 a box.
I'm seeing the mid grains in 165 to 168 that may be acceptable for CXP2 & some 3 game but they're not cheap. And of course there's plenty of 150 and 180 that are in the money park but then they're more of an either or round.
I've got 6 boxes of 3 different rounds coming and I'll hit the range this weekend.
Over the years I suppose I could do what was well suggested a couple posts back and that is stock something like a 70/30 split of 150/180 grain.
I appreciate the opinions and suggestions guys, if anyone's interested I'll post results.
Thanks again
I'm currently working up loads for a .308 that will be used primarily in OR hunting deer (blacktails, muleys, and whitetails) and antelope. It might make some elk hunts but with a.338 WM, 06, and 45/70 handy its not likely. I'm focusing on barnes 150 grain ttsx and looking for 2800 ish out of 22 inches. This will be adequate for up to my limit of 300 yards for this type of game. Might consider longer ranges in the future if I get enough trigger time and know I can make the shot. The bullets will do their job if I do mine.
Perhaps I'll work up some 165 grain accubonds or partitions for elk in the future but I doubt it. They're good enough for elk if you make good shots. The .308 is really a 150 or 165 question in my opinion and I wouldn't mess with 180s.
In fact I'm also playing with the 130 grn barnes ttsx boattails and would use them if they excel in this rifle.
Perhaps I'll work up some 165 grain accubonds or partitions for elk in the future but I doubt it. They're good enough for elk if you make good shots. The .308 is really a 150 or 165 question in my opinion and I wouldn't mess with 180s.
In fact I'm also playing with the 130 grn barnes ttsx boattails and would use them if they excel in this rifle.