What are the ballistics of a 308?

What are the ballistics of a 308?

The . 308 Win. can nudge a 200-grain bullet to about 2,400 fps and generate muzzle energy of about 2,550 ft lbs.

What caliber is close to 308?

7.62×51mm NATO. Although not identical, the 308 Winchester and military 7.62×51mm NATO cartridges are similar enough that they can be loaded into rifles chambered for the other round, but the 308 Winchester cartridges are typically loaded to higher pressures than 7.62×51mm NATO service cartridges.

How much does a .308 bullet drop at 600 yards?

.308 Winchester, 168-grain BTHP Match

[100-Yard Zero]
Range/Yards	Bullet Path	MOA Elev
575	-94.41″	16.41
600	-106.10″	17.68
625	-118.71″	18.99

Can a Mosin shoot 308?

NO you CANNOT shoot . 308 Winchester (7.62 X 51 NATO) in your old Mosin.

What is the effective range of a 308 round?

It is accepted that if you do your job and put the bullet where it counts, you can count on the . 308 to do its job and incapacitate the target. The US Army preaches an 800 meter maximum effective range for the . 308, the USMC preaches a 1000 yard (915 meter) max effective range.

What does the ballistics of a 308 Winchester tell us?

A A .308 Winchester (7.62mm NATO), American Eagle (Federal) Full Metal Jacket Boat-Tail, 150gr. So what does the charting of the .308 Winchester’s external ballistics tell us exactly? It says that at around the halfway point of 500 yards the bullet will have slowed by 900fps and while that may sound bad it really isn’t in terms of a percentage

Is there a 1000 yard ballistics chart for 308?

The following is a 1000 yard .308 ballistic chart that was created using our free online ballistic calculator and details all aspects of the bullets trajectory from the millisecond it leaves the barrel until the time it reaches the 1,000 yd mark.

What are the velocity and energy of 308 ammo?

308 Ballistics Chart Ammo Ammo Velocity (Feet per Second) Energy (Ft. Pounds) Energy (Ft. Pounds) Barrel Length Muzzle 100 yds. 500 yds. Tula – 150 Gr. FMJ 24 2800 Federal MatchKing – 168 Gr. HPBT 24 2650 2257 1179 PMC – 147 Gr. FMJBT 24 2780 2164 1118

Can a 308 Win be used as a NATO round?

Although typically loaded to higher pressures than the 7.62×51, 308 Win ammo is similar enough to the NATO round that either can be fired interchangeably from the same firearm. One of America’s favorite deer hunting rounds, and suitable for a host of other medium and large game as well.