What are the ballistics of a 308?

Asked by: Oosman Dell

308” bullet has an innately high ballistic coefficient but its power is often inadequate to stay on course very far downrange. Although typically loaded to higher pressures than the 7.62×51, 308 Win ammo is similar enough to the NATO round that either can be fired interchangeably from the same firearm.

How many inches does a 308 drop at 1000 yards?

372.1 inches

At 1,000 yards, the . 308 drops 372.1 inches.

What is the effective range of a 308?

308 would be lethal easily out to a mile. However, if we are talking about shooting that medium-size North American game like a whitetail deer, the distance would be much closer. In fact, I argue that the effective range of . 308 on deer is 300 yards.

What is the trajectory of a 308 win?

308 Winchester ~ 165 Grain ~ Trajectory Chart

Is a 300 or 308 more powerful?

With its fatter case, the new . 300 enclosed enough powder to drive a 150-grain bullet 300 fps faster than the . 30-06 and 400 fps faster than the . 308.
Recoil.

Whats better .308 or 6.5 Creedmoor?

The 6.5 Creedmoor is clearly a ballistically better cartridge than 308. The 308 was designed in 1952 for a semi-automatic military rifle, while the 6.5 Creedmoor was designed in 2007 for better long range target performance in a bolt action rifle.

Which is better 308 or 300 win mag?

300 WM has a wider base diameter and a significantly longer case length than the . 308 Win which results in a much more voluminous case that allows more powder and can take higher pressure than the . 308 Win. This is where the differences we will see in the ballistics, and other performance categories originate.

Whats better 556 or 308?

7.62 was developed to have outstanding accuracy at longer ranges. Standard 308 Win loadings can still be combat effective out to 1,000 yards. By comparison, the 5.56 is typically only considered effective out to about 500 yards. When shooting out past 500 yards, wind drift becomes a major issue.

What caliber do snipers use?

7.62 mm

The most popular military sniper rifles (in terms of numbers in service) are chambered for 7.62 mm (0.30 inch) caliber ammunition, such as 7.62×51mm and 7.62×54mm R.

What’s the best caliber for a sniper rifle?

Considered by many to be the optimum long-range, large-game cartridge, the . 300 Winchester Magnum has proven itself worldwide. It’s a top choice of military snipers and can launch heavy bullets with high speed and exceptional precision. Recoil is stiff and some find it hard to master.

Is a 308 or 30-06 More Powerful?

308 Winchester will perform as much as 15% better in terms of velocity, energy, and trajectory, than will most 220-grain bullets fired from a . 30/06.

Is a 270 bigger than 308?

308 caliber projectiles tend to be heavier since 308 is bigger than 270. At ranges from 400 to 600 yards, the lighter 270 has much less drop, as much as 20 inches less than the 308. The little round even holds more energy than heavier 308s at this range.

What is the most powerful 30 caliber cartridge?

.30-378 Weatherby Magnum

The . 30-378 Weatherby Magnum is a long range cartridge. It is the most powerful – in terms of energy – . 30 caliber production cartridge available.

What is the most accurate rifle round?

Today, the most inherently accurate factory cartridge is probably the 6.5 Creedmoor. It’s designed for accuracy above all things, and its heavy, highly streamlined bullets buck the wind much better than the little slugs from the . 222.

What is Weatherbys most accurate rifle?

Accuracy with the rifle was quite good. I shot all three factory loads Weatherby is offering. The 127-grain Barnes LRX load did the best, turning in sub-MOA 5-shot groups, averaging . 935 inches.
In the Field.

What is the fastest 30-caliber rifle?

.30-378 Weatherby Magnum

The . 30-378 Weatherby Magnum is the fastest . 30-caliber rifle cartridge in the world. It’s about 500 fps (341 mph) faster than a .

What is the fastest bullet in the world?

220 Swift

220 Swift remains the fastest commercial cartridge in the world, with a published velocity of 1,422 m/s (4,665 ft/s) using a 1.9 grams (29 gr) bullet and 2.7 grams (42 gr) of 3031 powder.

What is the slowest bullet?

2mm Kolibri

What caliber is an elephant gun?

620 inch caliber and velocities around 2,000 ft/s (610 m/s) they possessed vastly improved trajectory and penetration over their black powder forebears. Within a few years the mighty bore guns of the previous era largely disappeared from the gamefields.

What does BMG stand for in guns?

Browning machine gun

50 BMG, the technical designation of the caliber, stands for Browning machine gun, one of the earliest weapons designed for this heavy round.

What caliber is a Desert Eagle?

.50 Caliber

In fact, this handheld gun actually used bigger bullets than some assault rifles. The . 45 Caliber bullet is used in many rifles, while the Desert Eagle fires a monstrous . 50 Caliber.

What caliber is a Magnum?

This cartridge began the “Magnum era” of handgun ammunition. The “Magnum era” began with the . 375 H&H rifle cartridge, spreading to handguns with the .

What is the most powerful handgun in the world?

Smith & Wesson Model 500

The Smith & Wesson Model 500 has held its rank as the world’s most powerful handgun since it was first introduced in 2003.

What guns can fire underwater?

The ASM-DT amphibious rifle is an early example of such a weapon. First fielded by the Russian special forces in 2000, the folding-stock ASM-DT amphibious rifle is capable of firing two kinds of ammunition, both of 5.45 mm caliber: 5.45×39mm rifle cartridge (7N6 enhanced penetration variant) for above water use.

What was Dirty Harry’s gun?

Smith & Wesson Model 29

In the 1971 movie Dirty Harry, actor Clint Eastwood introduced the world to the double-action Smith & Wesson Model 29 . 44-cal. Magnum revolver—”the most powerful handgun in the world.” It was a crown S&W wore proudly, albeit briefly.