Is it worth it to reload 308?
As of right now, . 308 Ammo is easier to find than in the past couple of years but it’s still very expensive at around $2.10/per round….How Much Can I Save Reloading My Own . 308 Ammo?
| Item | Price per Item | Number of Items |
|---|---|---|
| .308 Win Case | $0.031 | 500 |
| Large Rifle Primer | $0.074 | 1,000 |
What is the best grain bullet for a 308?
The 6 Best Big-Game Loads for the . 308 Winchester
- Remington Core-Lokt 180-grain PSP RN. This load hits hard and makes a big hole.
- Hornady Precision Hunter 178-grain ELD-X.
- Barnes Vor-TX Tipped Triple Shock (TTSX) 150-grain.
- Federal Fusion 150-grain MSR.
- Hornady Custom Lite 125-grain SST.
- Nosler Custom 165-grain AccuBond.
How many grains of powder are in a 308 round?
45 Grains
Importance of Choosing the Right Bullet Grains
| Bullet Size | Grains |
|---|---|
| 9mm Luger | 5.6 Grains |
| .223 | 25 Grains |
| .308 Cartridge | 45 Grains |
Is a 308 and 7.62 the same round?
From an external dimension standpoint, the . 308 Winchester cartridge case and the 7.62 NATO (7.62 x 51 mm) are the same thing. In fact, the 7.62 was developed using the general design of the . 308 as its ‘parent’ case.
What grain 308 does the military use?
Just like the . 30-06, it uses . 308 diameter bullets which are extremely plentiful and range in weight from 110 grains to 240 grains. Military FMJ ball loads generally stay in the 150 grain range, while competition and sniping ammunition will use 165-180 grain match bullets.
What is the strongest .308 round?
Hornady Match 308 168 Gr HPBT Designed for a 200 yard zero, the 168gr. match bullet exits are 2,700fps and a powerful 2,719ft-lbs and maintaining 2,314fps and 1,997ft/lbs at the targeted 200 yard marker.