.308 Ammo

**loc** · February 8th, 2010, 01:21 PM

Hello,

I shoot a .308 for most of my big game hunting and want to practice a bit with it over the summer. I'm looking for a round that I can go to the range and shoot cheaply but will be safe for the firearm in regards to powder and pressure. Basicly looking for a .308 "plinking" bullet.

Kimber "sportsterized" mouser 96 sweedish.

**DaveM55** · February 8th, 2010, 03:01 PM

I like the South African surplus. But I bought back when it was $25 a battle pack.

http://gun-deals.com/ammo.php?caliber=.308

**Noah_Zark** · February 8th, 2010, 03:34 PM

Reload.

Use a cast bullet in the 150-170 gr range and 12 to 13 grs of Unique powder. It don't get any cheaper than that.

Noah

**MTechnik** · February 8th, 2010, 05:03 PM

Originally Posted by DaveM55

I like the South African surplus. But I bought back when it was $25 a battle pack.

http://gun-deals.com/ammo.php?caliber=.308

Don't these take a higher firing pin strength than normal .308? I guess "buy a few, test, THEN buy in bulk"

**DaveM55** · February 8th, 2010, 05:09 PM

I shoot it through a DS Arms FAL and have never had any problem with it going bang.

**chauncey** · February 8th, 2010, 11:35 PM

South African, Hirtenberger (Austrian), and Portuguese surplus are the best quality and most readily available. all should run fine in any bolt-action 308. it's not until you get to semi-autos that the rifle can get finicky.

DAG is readily available but i have no experience with it.

Brown Bear is ok, but you may get sticky bolt and it is not very accurate. Silver Bear is better, but pricier.

Georgia Arms may be a good option, also.

unless you have done your homework, stay away from Indian and Czech.

avoid Pakistani ammo altogether.