New to 308/7.62NATO... Have questions

[40calPUNISHER]

Im wanting good ammo, no cheap crap (both ball and BTHP). Im looking to shoot 168gr or around that. What brands should I look for? Which ones do I stay away from? Whats a fair price to pay per round?
Anything else you think I should know that I have not asked? Thanks for the help!

 

[IndianasFinest]

What are you shooting it out of ? Are you wanting percision ammo or ammo to sling down range ?

 

[40calPUNISHER]

A Remington 700 VSS with a 26 inch barrel. Looking for percision.

 

[Richard]

Hiya .40cal Punisher!

I guess we should start with: the .308 Winchester & 7.62 Nato are not exactly the same cartridge.

Granted they both are dimensionally similar however the .308 is Winchester is "hotter" and some rifles chambered in 7.62 Nato cannot/should not fire .308 Winchester cartridges.

Now with that said, Remington (premier) Nosler, Black Hills, Federal (gold medal), Hornady, Lapua, Norma & Winchester (supreme) all make really great .308 ammunition.

 

[40calPUNISHER]

Hiya .40cal Punisher!

I guess we should start with: the .308 Winchester & 7.62 Nato are not exactly the same cartridge.

Granted they both are dimensionally similar however the .308 is Winchester is "hotter" and some rifles chambered in 7.62 Nato cannot/should not fire .308 Winchester cartridges.

Now with that said, Remington (premier) Nosler, Black Hills, Federal (gold medal), Hornady, Lapua, Norma & Winchester (supreme) all make really great .308 ammunition.

I've heard it both ways about not shooting 7.62. Some guys said that they have do it with no problems and others say they would never do it. More than likely I will stick with the 308 but just in case I do shoot some 7.62 I'd like to know which ammo is good. Thanks for the list of brands Richard!

 

[IndyGunworks]

For you precision bolt FGMM 168 grains. Or if wanting to push distance 175. Its match ammo but you can find it for around 30 dollars a box of 20. expensive, but plain jane ball ammo won't suit well if you are shooting for groups. i highly suggest handloading as you will get better accuracy for half the cost.

 

[tyler34]

Ammunition - .308/7.62

out of stock right now but the xm118 is current issue to military snipers. a $1 a round but cheaper then civi brands.

also

.308 (7.62x51) : US Armorment, The Art & Science of Shooting. Shooting Supplies, Ammunition, Gun Parts & Rifle Scopes

 

[40calPUNISHER]

I would like to reload but its not going to be anytime soon.

 

[IndianasFinest]

+1 on the 168 grain Federal gold medal.

 

[JByer323]

I'll +1 the Black Hills.

You need to start reloading!

 

[40calPUNISHER]

Hornady 168 BTHP Moly coated good for cutting down wear on the barrel?
$23 good deal on Federal Gold Metal?

 

[El Cazador]

I like both Hornady and Federal in 168gn. $23 for Federal Gold Medal Match is a heck of a deal!

Where you getting that at?

 

[40calPUNISHER]

I like both Hornady and Federal in 168gn. $23 for Federal Gold Medal Match is a heck of a deal!

Where you getting that at?

I have the website saved in my favorites at work, I'll let you know on Monday. If I forget, just remind me.

 

[El Cazador]

I will keep that in mind!

 

[whiskeytangofoxtrot]

Federal Gold Medal 168 and Black Hills 168, shoot the same out of my rifle. I suggest those if you can afford them. I havent bought any of those since they went over $20 a box though.

 

[indyjoe]

I have the website saved in my favorites at work, I\'ll let you know on Monday. If I forget, just remind me.

If you use Firefox. Install FoxMarks add-on. Then all your book marks are synced on all you computers. Very nice.

 

[Slow Hand]

FGGM is usually touted as the tops. I lucked into a hundred rounds for $100 awhile back. Figured tiwas good ammo and would give me good brass to reload as well. I've been happy with it, but happier with my handloads. Plus, I'm shooting handloads with the same 168gr Sierra Match King that the FGGM loads use for about 45 cents a shot.

Doug K

 

[El Cazador]

There's a vendor that is usually at the 1500 that sells MatchKing 168's on Lake City brass. He's calls his business Brass King. I think he's just across the state line in Michigan. They group pretty well out of my rifle.

 

[farmboy365]

I would also call brass king great people to deal with I have never had a problem.phone 248-674-1860