Murphy2para Posted February 6, 2019 Report Share Posted February 6, 2019 Hi Guys, I need some help as I’m just about to bite the bullet and purchase my first 308. My local range has a limit of.. 2150ft/sec. on muzzle velocity and 1496ft/lb on muzzle energy applied to all smokeless powder ammunition up to .45 so I’m guessing factory ammunition isn’t suitable. I need to get the bare essentials to reload and didn’t want to break the bank? Any advice would be great...😊 cheers Murph Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popsbengo Posted February 6, 2019 Report Share Posted February 6, 2019 You will have to down-load a lot and that's not as easy as it might appear. Is there a reason why a .308? What distance is the range? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DaveT Posted February 6, 2019 Report Share Posted February 6, 2019 Join a different club and use their ranges such as Kingsbury...Offas Dyke ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Murphy2para Posted February 6, 2019 Author Report Share Posted February 6, 2019 I opted for it on my ticket always liked the 7.62 in the forces. 100yrds but may join a regional club to get further out once I’m ready. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Murphy2para Posted February 6, 2019 Author Report Share Posted February 6, 2019 2 minutes ago, DaveT said: Join a different club and use their ranges such as Kingsbury...Offas Dyke ? I think long term Offas would be good just want to get the right setup locally first. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popsbengo Posted February 6, 2019 Report Share Posted February 6, 2019 I would suggest you don't think about downloading .308, it's really not for a novice (apologies if you're not). I love the .308 and it's a good and reasonably cheap(ish) option but it's way over your range limits and 100yds is only good for zeroing (IMHO). Join a good club like Offa's Dyke and you'll be set for loads of shooting. For your local range I'd get a carbine in 44Rem or maybe a 45/70 if you like a shoulder massage! Most rifle rounds will be over your range limits Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Murphy2para Posted February 6, 2019 Author Report Share Posted February 6, 2019 5 minutes ago, Gluv said: Bloody hell, it will struggle to clear the barrel at that speed ! 😳 Gluv 🇬🇧 I had considered throwing the lead down range 🙋♂️ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Murphy2para Posted February 6, 2019 Author Report Share Posted February 6, 2019 3 minutes ago, Popsbengo said: I would suggest you don't think about downloading .308, it's really not for a novice (apologies if you're not). I love the .308 and it's a good and reasonably cheap(ish) option but it's way over your range limits and 100yds is only good for zeroing (IMHO). Join a good club like Offa's Dyke and you'll be set for loads of shooting. For your local range I'd get a carbine in 44Rem or maybe a 45/70 if you like a shoulder massage! Most rifle rounds will be over your range limits There has been 308 on my local range how effective it was I have no idea, I’ve never attempted to hand load so I will take my time and make sure I get someone to walk me through a few loads before I do safetly. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DaveT Posted February 6, 2019 Report Share Posted February 6, 2019 1 hour ago, Murphy2para said: I think long term Offas would be good just want to get the right setup locally first. There are any number of clubs using ranges where you just won't need to worry about 308 restrictions. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bradders Posted February 6, 2019 Report Share Posted February 6, 2019 You could just get a .300 BLK/.300 Whisper, that'll do the trick nicely Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chanonry Posted February 6, 2019 Report Share Posted February 6, 2019 Lapua 200gr subsonic heads, standard cases and a wee bitty Trailboss and you have 1050 fps or less. Biggest noise is the bullet arriving at the other end... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
One on top of two Posted February 6, 2019 Report Share Posted February 6, 2019 2 hours ago, bradders said: You could just get a .300 BLK/.300 Whisper, that'll do the trick nicely Top answer ☝️ Not being funny here but after a while your going to be so unsatisfied with a .308 win running reduced loads . You have a rifle that’s going to be able to shoot 600 / 800 / 1000 at least join another club so you can gets some real range time . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Murphy2para Posted February 6, 2019 Author Report Share Posted February 6, 2019 May well look in 300 blk, not as many to choose from but it opens up my options. Thanks Guys 😁 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popsbengo Posted February 6, 2019 Report Share Posted February 6, 2019 If you join a club with decent range access it'll cost you £100ish. That's not much to add to a good .308 & scope combo. You'll be bored after a short while with 100yds, save that for a .22LR 😁 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Murphy2para Posted February 10, 2019 Author Report Share Posted February 10, 2019 Thanks guys I’ve got some downloads and have looked into some local less restrictive ranges too. fingers crossed 😊 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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