308 loads for Hoosier deer

[42769vette]

Did you try the 168 Amax?

I double lung shot a buck Saturday with 168 AMax. Blew through bone on the entrance side, slid between ribs on the exit. Exit hole was a hair smaller than a golfball. He was running when I shot, and ran for 20-30yds before piling up.

 

[42769vette]

Hate to bring up a old thread. But don't want to start a new one, I have a .308, 22 " , 1:10 twist. Everything I see says 168-175. It did not like 165's shot 168 ok, had very few 168's to shoot and shot them to get on paper , (new gun, thought the 165s would be fine.) yet from most post I've seen, everyone is running 150 and under, why?am I right about the 168-175.?

I think what you are finding is target shooters are using 168-175gr. Hunters are using 150gr interlock's or similar.

 

[Fordtough25]

I used Federal Gold Medal Match 168gr BTHP and dropped two large deer Saturday in their tracks! Also practiced with Hornady TAP 168gr A MAX, very accurate as well and hard hitting.

 

[FFJakeT]

No, I have not , but I think I will soon

 

[FFJakeT]

Awesome, thanks for the info guys