Thread: 243 vs .308

Originally Posted by MB

Any comments on factory "Lite" .308 cartridges?

I used 125gn accubonds in my old bergara scout they were brilliant, almost no recoil with a suppressor and killed well on big body reds, have heard that the likes of Barnes and Hammer solid copper also work well when driven hard (within there limitations of course).

I have come to love the 308 it truly is a very versatile caliber

yeah 308 have used for 50 years - shot from 110 grain right up to 180 grain - but now stick to 150 grain - the 110 grain was FS supplied stubby little round nosed projectile - the goat cullers did not like it but I found it dropped deer just fine - but I think I know why they did not like it man it was noisy - no suppressors back then ahh --what a difference a suppressor makes brilliant invention - but ya cant beat the hole a 308 makes over a 243 - we got supplied a lot of 180 grain in FS and it worked fine

Originally Posted by dannyb

I used 125gn accubonds in my old bergara scout they were brilliant, almost no recoil with a suppressor and killed well on big body reds, have heard that the likes of Barnes and Hammer solid copper also work well when driven hard (within there limitations of course).

I have come to love the 308 it truly is a very versatile caliber

That's interesting. If the OP buys a .308, Lite rounds might be a good place to start from a recoil management perspective, then step up the load as required. Makes the .308 very versatile as you say.

Originally Posted by MB

That's interesting. If the OP buys a .308, Lite rounds might be a good place to start from a recoil management perspective, then step up the load as required. Makes the .308 very versatile as you say.

the light projectiles certainly make it a pussycat to shoot but it does handicap your maximum range, as long as you are aware of it that's not an issue. I shot a large body mud fat red stag at around 260-280yds through the shoulders and he didn't get up for a second chance....I probably wouldn't have shot that load much further (300ish yards max) but it was still very effective.