Thread: 308 subsonic

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An old 308 subsonic thread I’ve posted a few years ago. Robert’s cast lead 151gr pills. (@shooternz)

I’ve got photos of some of the recovered bullets somewhere and I’ll post them later if I can find them. One of the best shots is in through the point of the shoulder, down the length of the animal. You will be surprised how much these pills open up and deform, that spinning deformed projectile does a lot more damage across than you might think. That’s only an option for open country though, pref with a good dog. But I haven’t lost one yet, they usually tip over right there or not too far away.

I also use them in my Tikka 308 for fallow. Neck and high shoulder shots. The high shoulder / spine / brachial plexus shot will drop them on the spot.

If you are shooting them traditional style broadside and don’t make contact with the shoulder blades / spine, you’ve got a problem. It must hit bone to work.

Also for rabbits and hares (great fun, and as per above, good for field practice).



6 MOA difference between full power and subsonic at 50m. I typed that from memory and it might be incorrect but it sounds about right. I’ve put tiny blue and red dots on my scope elevation dial and just go from one to the other when hunting. Simple, effective.

The BLR wears an Aimpoint red dot now which is bloody great with subs. It’s strictly a 50 meter gun and the whole point is getting as close as you can.

The cast lead projectiles are surprisingly accurate and one hole 3 shot groups at 50m are the norm. Careful measurement of the Trail Boss, no reloading shortcuts. YOU MUST CRIMP THE NECK for uniform tension and velocity.

It’s a beaut day today and the family are going to town so this thread has got me in the mood to go and play with some sonics this afternoon.