For anyone new, don’t forget to factor in altitude and temperature. They can greatly affect bullet trajectory. Experiment with different rounds too.
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I’ve heard that using a 20 MOA base can help when shooting at extended ranges with .308. Anyone tried this?
Yes, definitely! It makes a noticeable difference in how you can reach those long ranges without cranking your scope too much.
I find that practicing with a rangefinder helps estimate distances and hence aids in compensating for bullet drop more effectively. That was a game changer for me!
I completely agree! It’s amazing how much more confident you feel when you know your distances accurately.
What about using holdovers? Sometimes I skip the calculations and just adjust my aim based on experience. Anyone else do this?
Absolutely! I often rely on instinctive adjustments. It’s a bit risky but can be fun! Just need to keep a mental note of distances.
I read that the average drop can be about 10 inches at 300 yards for a .308. Is that accurate?
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Yeah, that’s pretty close! It can vary based on bullet type and environmental factors though, so always verify.
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Hunting or target shooting? For hunting, I often find myself compensating based on the animal’s distance rather than sticking to pure math.
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That’s true! Each situation is different, and sometimes intuition plays a huge role.
.308 typically has a bullet drop significantly less than .30-06 at longer ranges due to its higher velocity. However, it drops more than .223 as the latter is generally flatter shooting.
That’s interesting, but I wonder how wind affects it compared to .223. Any insights?
Great question, oromero! Wind can push .308 around quite a bit due to its heavier projectile. But .223 is more susceptible to faster winds since it’s lighter. Just depends on conditions really!
Honestly, for longer distances, .308 shines! With proper adjustments, it holds its own against .30-06 with less recoil. It’s my go-to for precision shooting!
Could you elaborate on how you make those adjustments? I’m still figuring out my scope settings.
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For .308, using a ballistic calculator can really help. Input your load data and environmental conditions, and it’ll guide you on elevation adjustments needed!
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That sounds really useful, Michael! I usually just guess my elevation. I should definitely try that out for my next range trip.
Guessing can work too… sometimes! But I’d recommend being as accurate as possible, especially with .308. Makes a huge difference at longer ranges.
Lol! So true. But, how does .308 perform on game animals compared to .30-06? Anyone have experiences?