| Ripp |
| (.577 member) |
| 28/05/14 11:08 PM |
Re: Is the .308 Win a viable long range caliber???
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I read an article in a Swedish rifle magazine some time ago. A very good Norwegian long range shooter tested different ammunitions like 6,5x55, .308, .338 and maybe some other. I think he hit targets of 1x1 m regularly with the 6,5x55 and .308 out to 500-700 m, but after that it was more difficult and I think he shot out to 1000-1200 m. And did hit targets of 1x1 m with the .338!
I read with great interest in that article, knowing that the 6.5/284 is used a great deal for 1000yard competitions..also knowing and reading how US snipers in the mid-east have used 300W Mags along with .338 Lapua's using both well past 1200 yards..granted, those guys have very specific training and as such can shoot much better by a large margin than most..I realize shooting targets is much more different than shooting game or humans for that matter..BUT.???
I am attending a 2 day class in a few weeks..curious to see what they say about this article..
Ripp