Thread: Realistically how far can i push my 12.5 inch 308

Originally Posted by m101a1

have a look at the hornady ftx projs .I used to load up 160s for a mate running a 308 no 4 so loaded down to about 2500max fps but way faster than a 30/30 , they were devastating at all ranges out to 350 m and you can get them in a 140 grn aswell .

Interesting, I recently started loading the ftx 160s for my 16.5 inch 308, mild load (published starting load) chronyed at 2350fps. Only used on the range so far, but they did group well (they didn't group well in my 30-30).