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Old 09-09-2004 | 12:02 PM
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Mark whiz
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Default RE: What bullets do you use?

A common good load for .308Win involves a 165/168gr bullet and 4895 powder (either Hodgdon or IMR). 41 to 42.5gr works well with heavier mil-spec cases and up to 44gr for commercial cases.

For bullet choice on thinner-skinned game like you seek - Sierra Gamekings, Nosler or Hornady Ballistic tips, or the new Barnes Triple Shocks are excellent choices. I don't like the ballistic tips on heavy animals or close shots (as they tend to explode on contact)...........recently used the 168gr Barnes over 44gr of H4895 in light commecial cases on hogs and got excellent accuracy and bullet performance out of my old Win Model 100 semi-auto.
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