Federal Fusion 308 165 Grain Ballistics Chart (2024)

FAQs

How much drop does a 308 have at 100 yards? ›

How much will a 308 drop at 100 yards? On average, a 150 grain FMJ fired at 2820 fps will have 0 inches of bullet drop at 100 yards, assuming a 100 yard zero.

175- grain Heavyweight 308 Win Ammo

This projectile is what our military snipers shoot and it's the best choice for long-range precision.

308 drops about 400 inches or about thirty feet. You'll see slight variations with different rounds and barrel lengths. The thing to remember is that bullets drop at an exponentially increasing rate. That means that if a bullet drop is 2 inches at 200 yards, it's not 4 inches at 400 yards (it's more like 26 inches).

For most hunters under field conditions, the maximum effective range of the . 308 Winchester is around 300 yards, and 400 would be pushing it. At these ranges, the terminal ballistic performance of a well-designed hunting bullet fired from the . 308 is usually very good.

With the right kind of ammunition a typical 308 rifle is effective to about 1000 yards. With the right rifle and right ammunition in the hands of the right shooter that can be stretched out to about 1200 yards.

A . 308 or most any other modern "high intensity" cartridge shoots usefully flat for something over 200 yards. Get farther out than that, and you have to know the range and adjust or hold for it.

308. For actual missions they will use either the 300 Winchester Magnum, or the . 338 Lapua Magnum. As for what they train with, they would use a 175 grain match load from one of the major manufacturers.

Standard 16-18″ .

A . 308 with a 16-18″ barrel provides sufficient accuracy from 100 to 300-yards, making it a solid all-purpose system. With this barrel length, you have a good home-defense option while still having the range for hunting.

308? Professional Hunter and Deer Stalker Peter S Jones considers if a 110 grain bullet in . 308 calibre is appropriate for deer.

Federal Premium 165-grain Swift Scirocco II

It has a high B.C. for a . 308 hunting bullet, which translates to a better trajectory and resistance to wind. The Scirocco II is a popular bullet with handloaders, and the 150-grain Scirocco loaded in the . 30/06 is my uncle's favorite moose combination.

What 308 bullet has the highest ballistic coefficient? ›

The ELD-X^® (Extremely Low Drag - eXpanding) bullet is a technologically advanced, match accurate, ALL-RANGE hunting bullet featuring highest-in-class ballistic coefficients and consistent, controlled expansion at ALL practical hunting distances.

308 Winchester: Due to its larger and heavier bullets fired in usually shorter and lighter rifles, the 308 Winchester can generate more recoil than 270 Win. Experienced shooters can effectively manage this recoil, but those who are sensitive or less experienced may find it slightly more challenging.

If you place the crosshairs on a target at 300 yards, will your bullet strike above or below the point of aim? How far? Answer: The bullet will strike 4 to 10 inches below the crosshairs.

If you are zeroed in at 200 yards, for example the Federal 30-06 loaded with a 150 grain Nosler Balistic Tip will drop 7.2" at 300 yards, 21.1" a 400 yards. It will be 1.6" high at 100 yards.