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Old 09-19-2002 | 08:01 PM
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frizzellr
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Default RE: In need of lighter 308 bullets...

"Pro-Line...The lighter the bullet the more powder is used. This means more recoil." Not quite accurate. Let's look at some numbers using the 308 Win and IMR 4895:
180 gr bullet 42.5 gr powder at 2540fps generates 22.79 ftlbs or recoil at 15.64fps in a 6lb rifle.

150 gr bullet 45.5 gr powder at 2880fps generates 22.03 ftlbs recoil at 15.38fps in a 6lb rifle.

110 gr bullet 49 gr powder at 3130fps generates 17.44 ftlbs recoil at 13.68fps in a 6lb rifle.
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