Thread: 308 or 6.5x55

Never owned a .308, but those I've fired I haven't enjoyed... My 6.5x.284 on the other is an absolute delight, and performs like a champ

Thanks Micky duck yeah I'll try tee something up cause I'm just a tad worried about the slight pitting that was mentioned. I had a savage axis 308 and I'm not 100% but I'm bloody sure the axis is lighter than a tikka and the recoil wasn't to bad and I'm not a soild guy haha. I just a very unfortunate series of events where most my of fire arms had to be sold which a was a kick in the balls! BUT I'm back into it and want a good meat gathering rifle that'll last. As long as it shoots good at 100m and maybe 200/300 meter once in a blue moon. I'm happy so just wanna make sure I make a good decision if it drops the animal I'm happy! (Obviously with me doing my part right shot placement etc) I really appreciate your guys advice means heaps!

I know of a bush pigged howa if your interested

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What caliber and how much bro what's the details matey

Just to add a final fact, if you're going a tikka then consider that the .308 will only really take to the lighter projectiles. The 1/10 barrel twist isn't suitable for the heavier pills so you might as well go a swede.

Originally Posted by Dead is better

Just to add a final fact, if you're going a tikka then consider that the .308 will only really take to the lighter projectiles. The 1/10 barrel twist isn't suitable for the heavier pills so you might as well go a swede.

I am using 200gn subs in mine (308 win) with no problem.

Originally Posted by Dead is better

Just to add a final fact, if you're going a tikka then consider that the .308 will only really take to the lighter projectiles. The 1/10 barrel twist isn't suitable for the heavier pills so you might as well go a swede.

1:10 twist 30b is suitable for heavier pills. In 223 it wouldn't be.

I've had a few guys tell me the lighter projectiles in a .308 t3 shoot cloverleaf while the 200gn + struggle to achieve a 5 shot MOA group. Same for .243 as well.

Originally Posted by Dead is better

I've had a few guys tell me the lighter projectiles in a .308 t3 shoot cloverleaf while the 200gn + struggle to achieve a 5 shot MOA group. Same for .243 as well.

Twist Rate Stability Calculator | Berger Bullets

Why would you use a 200 grn plus projectile in a 308 anyway?

Originally Posted by Tahr

Twist Rate Stability Calculator | Berger Bullets

Why would you use a 200 grn plus projectile in a 308 anyway?

Like using 75/80 in a 223 "Y"

Originally Posted by Tahr

Twist Rate Stability Calculator | Berger Bullets

Why would you use a 200 grn plus projectile in a 308 anyway?

You beat my by a nanosecond ha ha
1:10 is a fast twist for a 308W at any rate and will stabilise the 200 grainers (as per Berger calc) but yeah, why bother.

I read on here 7mmsaum was running 208 amaxs in his 308 doing 2600ft/s pretty good if you ask me. I run a 308 and 260 and love them both. Haven't had anything to do with the 6.5x55 though.

Originally Posted by Dead is better

Just to add a final fact, if you're going a tikka then consider that the .308 will only really take to the lighter projectiles. The 1/10 barrel twist isn't suitable for the heavier pills so you might as well go a swede.

As mentioned, other way around, 1/10 is better in the .308 for heavier bullets. My Sako 85 .308 is 1/11 and shoots the 165gr around .5 MOA no problem. Some .308's are chambered in 1/12 and aren't the best with heavier pills but there's always the exception.

For what it's worth, only one hunter that I know of in my area uses a 6.5x55. I know of at least thirty who use a .308. Never noticed the recoil of a .308 shooting at an animal. Sighting in you can use a folded up beanie or similar behind the butt pad if recoil is a problem. Have installed a DPT can on my Sako .308 now for hearing protection more than anything. It's a pussy to shoot.