Poacher Posted March 25, 2014 Report Posted March 25, 2014 This the first year that I will use my Rock River Predator. I have killed deer into the next zip code with my 25/06 but I have handed it down to my son what I am trying to find is a bullet that I can load that will have expansion at long ranges (600) as well as 50 yards. I don't want to hear about shot placement I am not a rookie shooter, but I don't have experience with the 308 any ideas
planeflyer21 Posted March 25, 2014 Report Posted March 25, 2014 Anything designed for hunting (not target shooting HPs) from 150gr up to 180gr will serve you well. See what works best out of your Predator. And welcome Poacher!
planeflyer21 Posted March 25, 2014 Report Posted March 25, 2014 165gr Sierra game king Yes! Man, I was thinking "What is the name of their hunting bullet? Match King…no. Match King…no. Phuck!" lol
Sisco Posted March 25, 2014 Report Posted March 25, 2014 165gr Sierra game king Great place to start. You have a one in ten barrel twist, which it should match up with nicely,and the Game King is right up there in ballistic coefficient for long distance work. I have been using a 165 Grain Sierra BTHP for deer since 1980. Never had to use a second shot. But that was for whitetail, sounds like you may be after Muleys.
Sisco Posted March 25, 2014 Report Posted March 25, 2014 (edited) 165gr Sierra game king Oops double posted. Edited March 25, 2014 by Sisco
survivalshop Posted March 26, 2014 Report Posted March 26, 2014 Barnes TTSX's ($$), Hornady SST's , I load a lot of these for hunters & they say ,they have great results with them, 165's & 150's . I would try different manufacturers to see what shoots best from your barrel .
shibiwan Posted March 26, 2014 Report Posted March 26, 2014 I loaded some TTSX's for a little more "ouch" if I ever needed to defend the home.
Robocop1051 Posted March 26, 2014 Report Posted March 26, 2014 I always have Barnes envy when others are loading TTSX
Robocop1051 Posted March 26, 2014 Report Posted March 26, 2014 PS. Rumor has it that Barnes is making a new 125gr for the 300Blk. It's supposed to rival the 110gr that won everyone's heart last year.
shibiwan Posted March 26, 2014 Report Posted March 26, 2014 (edited) PS. Rumor has it that Barnes is making a new 125gr for the 300Blk. It's supposed to rival the 110gr that won everyone's heart last year I think they are already making it. The Barnes 110gr Vor-TX in 300 AAC with black tipped Tac-TX projectiles. One LGS had them at $30.99 and I bought up all 5 (other places had it at $32-$35/box) just to see how they do accuracy-wise, and also get more factory 300 AAC brass for reloads later on. The LGS has since raised the price to $32.99. Considering that other LGS's want $39.99 for Remington Premier Match 125gr OTM, I thought the price was reasonable. [EDIT - Silly me, I misread Robo's post] Actual bullet load: http://www.barnesbullets.com/wp-content/uploads/2007/02/300-AAC-Blackout-110gr-TAC-TX.pdf Range report upcoming... perhaps at the next Marana shoot. Edited March 26, 2014 by shibiwan
98Z5V Posted March 26, 2014 Report Posted March 26, 2014 ^^^ They've got a whole shelf of that stuff at Cabela's. Man up and drive to the West Side... <lmao> OP, you have a Rock River Predator... but you didn't say what caliber. Now, obviously, this is a 308AR board, so everyone is ASSuming that you're talking about a .30-cal projectile here... In light of that, the above recommendations are sound. Very sound. However, if you have a 5.56 gun, but just didn't specifiy that, then there's only ONE round for you. Barnes 70gr TSX. You can only find it as loaded ammunition from Silver State Armory anymore. Barnes isn't even producing the projectile for civilian customers these days. THAT is a deer-slayer. <thumbsup>
shibiwan Posted March 26, 2014 Report Posted March 26, 2014 ^^^ They've got a whole shelf of that stuff at Cabela's. Man up and drive to the West Side... <lmao> BAH. I'm already saving $1/box.... and at today's gas prices? You got shares in Chevron or something, Tom? <lmao>
98Z5V Posted March 26, 2014 Report Posted March 26, 2014 For Shibi... This round is WAY available here, brother - I'm just sayin' How I mark my mags these days:
98Z5V Posted March 26, 2014 Report Posted March 26, 2014 BAH. I'm already saving $1/box.... and at today's gas prices? You got shares in Chevron or something, Tom? <lmao> Are you really saving, brother - or do you have it in hand now?... Hmmmm... :banana:
Robocop1051 Posted March 26, 2014 Report Posted March 26, 2014 For Shibi... This round is WAY available here, brother - I'm just sayin' How I mark my mags these days: My envy teeters on the level of hatred... I feel like the fat girl at a birthday party full of cheerleaders. Every one gets to enjoy the cake but me.
shibiwan Posted March 26, 2014 Report Posted March 26, 2014 (edited) Continuing with the theadjack..... Oh just rub it in, Tom - I got my own stash too....not as much as you but the rest of my 300 AAC are subsonics. Edited March 26, 2014 by shibiwan
Magwa Posted March 27, 2014 Report Posted March 27, 2014 Barnes 168 ttsx it is THE bullet I have killed elk, bear, deer, infact whatever you shoot with them in Fooked and they are accurate and no partians to fail pure copperand mushroom every time and make two hole one entering and one exit blood trails are like a carpet, but the thing I like best is because they do not fragment no tearing up meat and not a lot of bloodshot either... I have been shooting barnes for over 20 years...trust me no forked tounge stuff here just the truth!
shepp Posted March 28, 2014 Report Posted March 28, 2014 I don't reload but all we've ever used in our group were whinchester power point or max bonded 150 or 180 I've used them in my 30-06 and now my .308. The past few weeks I've been finding the Barnes ammo the guys are talking about at Walmart for 39.99 a box I've never seen them before on a shelf in a box store anyways. I picked up two boxes, was in gander the other day they had the same ones for 49.99 a box, most places online in my quick search were 40-44$. I plan on using them on my bear hunt this fall
Magwa Posted March 31, 2014 Report Posted March 31, 2014 you will love them the bears???????? Not so much..... :) <thumbsup>
DEER HUNTER Posted November 26, 2014 Report Posted November 26, 2014 If you're gonna shoot 600+ yards I say Hornady Superformance 150 gr SSTs. Its a flat shooting deer killer.
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