lilmidtown Posted April 2, 2018 Report Share Posted April 2, 2018 (edited) Okay so today I shot 7.62-51 m80 ball 147 grain brass cased fmj ammo as campared to the federal deer hunting .308 ammo I usually shoot .bthe holes we're so much smaller then the deer ammo . So my question is is this ammo pretty much only good for target shooting is doesn't seem like it would be good for hunting or home defense certainly if shtf all ammo is useful just want some opinions on it is all . Edited April 2, 2018 by lilmidtown Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
98Z5V Posted April 2, 2018 Report Share Posted April 2, 2018 (edited) Give brands of ammo. You didn't.Who made the M80 ball that you were shooting" "federal deer hunting .308 ammo" could be ANYTHING. What Federal ammo was it? Post pictures of the box of it if you can't recall the specific type... Edited April 2, 2018 by 98Z5V Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lilmidtown Posted April 2, 2018 Author Report Share Posted April 2, 2018 The .308 was American whitetail 150 grain . And the 7.62-51 was milsurp ammo Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
98Z5V Posted April 2, 2018 Report Share Posted April 2, 2018 54 minutes ago, lilmidtown said: And the 7.62-51 was milsurp ammo WHO MADE IT?... Belgian, Paraguay, German, US, French, South African, South American... ??? Check it - I straight asked you this question... Give brands of ammo. You didn't.Who made the M80 ball that you were shooting WTF, guy?... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
unforgiven Posted April 2, 2018 Report Share Posted April 2, 2018 They come in 3 's. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
98Z5V Posted April 2, 2018 Report Share Posted April 2, 2018 Fuk me, it's like I'm talking to my son, back when he was AD/HD as FUK, and EIGHT. I don't get it?... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dpete Posted April 2, 2018 Report Share Posted April 2, 2018 FMJ ammo no matter who makes it IS NOT legal to use for hunting game animals in most states. For game animals it must expand. Here in WI you can use FMJ for Coyotes. They aren't considered game animals Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
unforgiven Posted April 2, 2018 Report Share Posted April 2, 2018 No FMJ in Indiana either for hunting. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
98Z5V Posted April 2, 2018 Report Share Posted April 2, 2018 (edited) ^^^ Same in AZ. No FMJ ammo for hunting. It's even in the coyote regs, specifically, that way, so we can't even use it on coyotes, here. My go-to was 70gr TSX in 5.56. Now, with the new calibers, I don't even want to take a 5.56 gun with me anymore. I didn't even get the chance to hunt the 25-45, and I did a damn Grendel... Now, I don't want to take the 25-45 out!... Fuckin' sickness... Edited April 2, 2018 by 98Z5V Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
unforgiven Posted April 2, 2018 Report Share Posted April 2, 2018 You did a damn good job setting up those calibers bro Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
98Z5V Posted April 2, 2018 Report Share Posted April 2, 2018 I loaded up 313 of those 25-45 rounds yesterday, brother. I must smash a coyote with that thing. I won't feel whole again until I do. I'm running out of coyote time down here, too, so I need to do it quick. Summer sucks for coyotes, but it's not out of the question - I'll just be out there at 3am, setting up and getting ready, and hunting right at sunrise. Right after sunrise, it's100 degrees out... Fuk me... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
edgecrusher Posted April 2, 2018 Report Share Posted April 2, 2018 And you want to know why I haven’t started branching out with calibers.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shepp Posted April 2, 2018 Report Share Posted April 2, 2018 11 hours ago, 98Z5V said: I loaded up 313 of those 25-45 rounds yesterday, brother. I must smash a coyote with that thing. I won't feel whole again until I do. I'm running out of coyote time down here, too, so I need to do it quick. Summer sucks for coyotes, but it's not out of the question - I'll just be out there at 3am, setting up and getting ready, and hunting right at sunrise. Right after sunrise, it's100 degrees out... Fuk me... I wanna whack some yotes with my arak Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lilmidtown Posted April 2, 2018 Author Report Share Posted April 2, 2018 20 hours ago, 98Z5V said: Fuk me, it's like I'm talking to my son, back when he was AD/HD as FUK, and EIGHT. I don't get it?... Haha molasain ammo but spelt wrong Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
unforgiven Posted April 3, 2018 Report Share Posted April 3, 2018 ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
C Funnk Posted April 3, 2018 Report Share Posted April 3, 2018 On 4/1/2018 at 7:43 PM, lilmidtown said: Okay so today I shot 7.62-51 m80 ball 147 grain brass cased fmj ammo as campared to the federal deer hunting .308 ammo I usually shoot .bthe holes we're so much smaller then the deer ammo . So my question is is this ammo pretty much only good for target shooting is doesn't seem like it would be good for hunting or home defense certainly if shtf all ammo is useful just want some opinions on it is all . 80-90% of your questions can be answered by researching and opening the different topics in this forum. It seems like you want to be spoon fed everything. This forum has every answer you need , but dig around first. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Magwa Posted April 3, 2018 Report Share Posted April 3, 2018 I think he means Malaysian ? OK hunting lesson #1 never hunt anything except predators with FMJ ammo #2 always buy 1st class hunting ammo their is a huge difference between cheap hunting ammo and top tier ammo like Barnes TTSX for 308 get the 168 it kills animals quick and it never comes apart like cheap white tail ammo that contains a lead mix, #3 once you find the ammo for your gun stick with it buy enough at the same time to hunt for 5 or 6 years or the components to load that ammo . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lilmidtown Posted April 11, 2018 Author Report Share Posted April 11, 2018 On 4/2/2018 at 11:01 PM, C Funnk said: 80-90% of your questions can be answered by researching and opening the different topics in this forum. It seems like you want to be spoon fed everything. This forum has every answer you need , but dig around first. Or I like discussion for experienced 308 shooter's. Sorry I figured people in this forum would enjoy discussing guns hence the reason I joined. If I wanted to just read about the poop I can do that anywhere on the web . That's not directed at everyone on here either most have been friendly and willing to help instead of acting like it's some awful thing I asked about something I didn't know. So please tell me what I should be doing on this forum since clearly you don't like me asking any questions ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lilmidtown Posted April 11, 2018 Author Report Share Posted April 11, 2018 On 4/3/2018 at 7:17 AM, Magwa said: I think he means Malaysian ? OK hunting lesson #1 never hunt anything except predators with FMJ ammo #2 always buy 1st class hunting ammo their is a huge difference between cheap hunting ammo and top tier ammo like Barnes TTSX for 308 get the 168 it kills animals quick and it never comes apart like cheap white tail ammo that contains a lead mix, #3 once you find the ammo for your gun stick with it buy enough at the same time to hunt for 5 or 6 years or the components to load that ammo . Very helpful I appreciate it I was looking at some Hornady ammo for hunting but I'll try the brand you suggested out to I'll save the 7.62 stuff for target shooting and having fun at the range Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
98Z5V Posted April 12, 2018 Report Share Posted April 12, 2018 1 hour ago, lilmidtown said: Or I like discussion for experienced 308 shooter's. Sorry I figured people in this forum would enjoy discussing guns hence the reason I joined. If I wanted to just read about the poop I can do that anywhere on the web . That's not directed at everyone on here either most have been friendly and willing to help instead of acting like it's some awful thing I asked about something I didn't know. So please tell me what I should be doing on this forum since clearly you don't like me asking any questions ? You're good, man - don't sweat it. Don't go anywhere - stay and have fun. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lilmidtown Posted April 12, 2018 Author Report Share Posted April 12, 2018 21 minutes ago, 98Z5V said: You're good, man - don't sweat it. Don't go anywhere - stay and have fun. Didn't plan on going anywhere. Thanks for all your help.just a moment of frustration. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ARTrooper Posted April 12, 2018 Report Share Posted April 12, 2018 what are you planning on hunting? at what range? in what conditions (think woods, open fields, etc)? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Robocop1051 Posted April 12, 2018 Report Share Posted April 12, 2018 Fwiw. FMJ has been taking out the worlds greatest predators for decades. Don’t detract from its lethality. It does the job, and does it well, as long as the shooter does his/her job as well. That being said... I do love me some Hornady AMAX!!! I don’t care what caliber it comes in. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lilmidtown Posted April 16, 2018 Author Report Share Posted April 16, 2018 On 4/12/2018 at 1:15 AM, ARTrooper said: what are you planning on hunting? at what range? in what conditions (think woods, open fields, etc)? Wasn't really planning on hunting with the mil surp just trying to figure out what purpose it's going to serve which I'm thinking is range and practice ammo Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Malig8r Posted April 17, 2018 Report Share Posted April 17, 2018 24 minutes ago, lilmidtown said: Wasn't really planning on hunting with the mil surp just trying to figure out what purpose it's going to serve which I'm thinking is range and practice ammo Best advice to be given is to try multiple cartridges from different makers and different weight bullets. If you’re just punching paper then FMJ is totally fine. Generalities can be made about ammunition but barrels can be particular about how well they shoot any given ammo. Sometimes you get lucky and the first thing you try works well. Other times you just keep trying until you find what works for your system. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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