My ? is I bought a 308 win Ruger Ultra Light.
With recoil not a factor what bullet would you use for elk out to 300 yds?The ultra light has a 20" barrel.Should I just go with the 180 gr Nosler or should I go with 165 Sierra BTSP?Would the effects of HE loads be any diffrence?
I know with the short tube it would take the normal federal load of 250 fps to probaly 2400 fps on the 180 gr and drop the 165 to 2600 fps and a HE load from 2700 to 2600(180 gr Nosler)FPS.
This will not be my main rifle just a back up,plus its nice and light and carrys well.
I have never realy thought much of the 308 cause the 30-06 has always done it.But with kids growing up and getting into this sport I need to expand my rifles for them to shoot and elk is always on the menu.So I'm just getting a perspective on this.
Thanks
BBJ