vintagedude88 16 Posted July 1, 2009 Report Share Posted July 1, 2009 Early when I just got my .308, I found some 180gr ammo at my local sporting goods store so I picked up a box of 20rnds to try. However, before I did, I read somewhere that 180gr is not recommended for use in the S308 and that I should stick to only 150gr ammo. Would it be a really bad thing if I tried out the 180gr for the 20rnds that I have only? Please tell me before I load it in the chamber and find out the hard way. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
gtnichols 51 Posted July 2, 2009 Report Share Posted July 2, 2009 It should handle 20 rounds, may kick pretty hard,.. I am no expert though,.. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
G O B 3,516 Posted July 2, 2009 Report Share Posted July 2, 2009 20 rds is nothing. Just don't shoot 2,000 rds! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
buckandaquarterquarterstaff 5 Posted July 2, 2009 Report Share Posted July 2, 2009 Not an issue. I shoot 175's all the time, and have shot 200's without issue. The recoil might be a bit more with heavier loads, but it would take many rounds to f'up your rifle due to bullet weight. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
SOPMOD 254 Posted July 2, 2009 Report Share Posted July 2, 2009 It will function fine and would be good for big game under 150 yards but with that 1 in 12.63 twist it won't stabilize well enough to get pinpoint accuracy like the 150gr or under loads... Quote Link to post Share on other sites
BKLYN_C 14 Posted July 2, 2009 Report Share Posted July 2, 2009 It will function fine and would be good for big game under 150 yards but with that 1 in 12.63 twist it won't stabilize well enough to get pinpoint accuracy like the 150gr or under loads... +1 180gr will not harm your rifle, just less accuracy Quote Link to post Share on other sites
buckandaquarterquarterstaff 5 Posted July 2, 2009 Report Share Posted July 2, 2009 Agree about the stabilization issue, but you probably would notice that beyond 300 yards. At 100, if I shoot 175's they shoot as tightly as 150's (or better). The issue is mainly that as the bullet slows it destabilizes. If you're shooting within a couple hundred yards, a decrease in accuracy may not occur (but then again it might depending on the stoutness of the load you're using). Quote Link to post Share on other sites
trapper308 0 Posted July 5, 2009 Report Share Posted July 5, 2009 NO SHOOT LOWE WEIGHT BULLERS 150s are nice Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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