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.308 rounds

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  • 16-07-2007 6:14pm
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    Jonty
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    Hi all,

    Is it possible to get .308 rounds around 120 grain bullet weight? And if so where can they be purchased? I know its possible to hand roll a .308 with this weight bullet. Also what seems to be the best all round .308 round?


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    shc1
    Closed Accounts Posts: 36 ✭shc1


    110, 115 (.309 diameter) and 125. Sorry that's as close as I can find.

    http://www.midwayuk.com/apps/ebrowse.exe/browse?categoryid=19476&categorystring=9315+***+652+***+675+***+9016+***+7243+***


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    bernard93
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    Jonty,

    What you looking to do with the round.... target rifle, foxing, stalking???


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    Jonty
    Registered Users Posts: 1,830 ✭✭✭Jonty


    a round for Mr. Foxie that wouldn't turn him into burger


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    bernard93
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    what rifle do you have and do you know what the barrel twist is?


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    Jonty
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    sako 75 varmint


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    bernard93
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    Jonty,

    I just checked the Sako website and it states that your rifle has an 1:11 rifle twist. basically the rifle is set up for heavy bullets. 175 to 200 grains... I dont know if such a light bullet would stablize in that barrel.

    Bernard


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    Double Barrel
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    Jonty,
    Twist for a Sako 75 is 1 in 11.
    Best bullet wt .150 -155- 165- 168- 175 180.
    Anyone know if Hornaday ammo is available here, I have not seen it for sale but .... :)

    308 WIN 110 Gr. TAP - FPD
    http://www.hornady.com/


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    Rovi
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    Double Barrel wrote:
    Jonty,
    Twist for a Sako 75 is 1 in 11.
    Best bullet wt .150 -155- 165- 168- 175 180.
    Anyone know if Hornaday ammo is available here, I have not seen it for sale but .... :)

    308 WIN 110 Gr. TAP - FPD
    http://www.hornady.com/
    This is all I'd found too, but I'd refrained from mentioning it as it's not exactly a 'hunting' round; not in the sense we're talking about here, anyway. :rolleyes:

    The name says it all: TAP-FPD = Tactical Application Police-For Personal Defense.
    It's specifically designed to have a low muzzle flash and for the projectile to fragment quickly without over penetration, both of which attributes would be quite useful when lamping foxes I suppose, but I'd be surprised if anyone actually imports it here as it's designed for a purpose from which we are specifically prohibited: home and personal defence.
    Some links-
    http://www.hornady.com/story.php?s=149
    http://www.hornady.com/media/TAP_FPD_Commercial.wmv (3MB video commercial)
    http://www.gunsandammomag.com/ammunition/tap_010506/

    Anyhow, Jonty, I'd say your only realistic hope of getting lightweight ammunition in .308 is for you to roll your own and see if you can get a suitable load to work acceptably in your 1:11 twist barrel.


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    Jonty
    Registered Users Posts: 1,830 ✭✭✭Jonty


    Thanks for all the help lads, I've noticed Sako produce a .308 bullet with 123grain weight in both FMJ and soft point.


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