308 Group @ 150 yards - The Firearms Forum

jlloyd73 · 12-02-2012, 05:15 PM

Well, we went out today and I was trying to get the scope on the .308 right............this is a pic of the grouping at roughly 150 yards. It may not look like much, but this was done resting the front gas-block on a towel folded several times......so a semi steady rest. I would love to get it in a good gun rest and shoot it, then see what group it has.

This is a Rock River 308 LAR8 with a 26" SS bull barrel....

JLA · 12-02-2012, 05:39 PM

Not bad. But for future reference dont rest the Gas blcok or any part of a rifles barrel when shooting. Rather rest the back end of the float tube, pull the rest in toward you and get comfortable. Dont fold the towel, roll it up and use 2 if needed. Sleeping bags make wonderful shooting rests..

woolleyworm · 12-02-2012, 05:44 PM

Good shootin ! It'll only get better from here and that's a great start. Ditto what Josh said about the gas block and rest.

jlloyd73 · 12-02-2012, 05:44 PM

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Originally Posted by JLA

Not bad. But for future reference dont rest the Gas blcok or any part of a rifles barrel when shooting. Rather rest the back end of the float tube, pull the rest in toward you and get comfortable. Dont fold the towel, roll it up and use 2 if needed. Sleeping bags make wonderful shooting rests..

10-4 brother. I need to try and find something like some empty "lead shot" bags that I can fill up and use as a rest.

rcairflr · 12-02-2012, 05:44 PM

Looks pretty good to me, looks to be 1 MOA or better.

JLA · 12-02-2012, 06:15 PM

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Originally Posted by jlloyd73

10-4 brother. I need to try and find something like some empty "lead shot" bags that I can fill up and use as a rest.

Take and old pair of pants and cut the legs out of them. Sew one end shut an d fill it with airsoft BBs or small plastic beads from the hobby section of walmarts. Then just sew the other side shut..

jlloyd73 · 12-02-2012, 06:33 PM

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Originally Posted by JLA

Take and old pair of pants and cut the legs out of them. Sew one end shut an d fill it with airsoft BBs or small plastic beads from the hobby section of walmarts. Then just sew the other side shut..

Great idea....

ctchap70 · 12-02-2012, 07:54 PM

Nice shooting! Seems a lot of people on here like the .308.

jim.i · 12-03-2012, 02:08 PM

Okay, if you all like the .308, then tell me if you think it is better than the .270 for bambi blasting.

jlloyd73 · 12-03-2012, 02:30 PM

I like it because it (mine take 7.62x51 and .308) will be easier to find in a SHTF scenario.

The .270 and .308 will kill bambi just about the same IMO......the real question is which one will reach out and touch Bambi the furthest and make that kill shot.

aa1911 · 12-03-2012, 02:58 PM

I love killing bambi! with my .308 of course... mow them down like grass, wink wink...

Very nice group there, was that Federal Gold Medal Match ammo? just to clarify, thanks!

jlloyd73 · 12-03-2012, 03:07 PM

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Originally Posted by aa1911

I love killing bambi! with my .308 of course... mow them down like grass, wink wink...

Very nice group there, was that Federal Gold Medal Match ammo? just to clarify, thanks!

That is correct. I will be shooting again this Sunday and will try to get a better grouping together by using my bi-pod. I need to adjust it to the left a bit..... and I want it to be about an inch high at that range.

aa1911 · 12-03-2012, 03:10 PM

Cool, thanks; I figured it probably was by the handwriting but just wanted to make sure.

I need to buy some, all I have is reloads; want to have some factory ammo on hand and the FGMM ammo seems to be very good stuff.

Are you using a parallel zero?

Old Grump · 12-03-2012, 03:13 PM

On the ground not so much of a problem but on the bench I find bipod bounce to much for really good accuracy. I have made sand bags using rice, dried corn, dried peas, sand and #8 shot and so far the only one that made me happy was biting the bullet and buying a Caldwell rest.

Makes me look like a much better shooter than I probably am.

http://www.exploreproducts.com/caldw...g-supplies.htm

Pretty good shooting no matter what you used for a rest.

JLA · 12-03-2012, 09:19 PM

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Originally Posted by jim.i

Okay, if you all like the .308, then tell me if you think it is better than the .270 for bambi blasting.

The .308 is my fav rifle round. of course its better..

JLA · 12-03-2012, 09:20 PM

What if i told you i had a .308 that felt like a light .243 during recoil. With 175 gr loads.

woolleyworm · 12-03-2012, 09:26 PM

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Originally Posted by JLA

What if i told you i had a .308 that felt like a light .243 during recoil. With 175 gr loads.

I'd say " I'll meet ya Sat so I can shoot it for myself"

JLA · 12-03-2012, 09:35 PM

Sweet. saturday it is. Ill be there anyway shootn. Ill try not to forget your mugs, or the AUG.

68c15 · 12-04-2012, 07:46 AM

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Originally Posted by JLA

What if i told you i had a .308 that felt like a light .243 during recoil. With 175 gr loads.

my ears popped up on that one. I have GOT to see/hear this.

12-02-2012, 05:15 PM	#1
jlloyd73 Advanced Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2010 Contributor Posts: 1,931	308 Group @ 150 yards Well, we went out today and I was trying to get the scope on the .308 right............this is a pic of the grouping at roughly 150 yards. It may not look like much, but this was done resting the front gas-block on a towel folded several times......so a semi steady rest. I would love to get it in a good gun rest and shoot it, then see what group it has. This is a Rock River 308 LAR8 with a 26" SS bull barrel.... Attached Images __________________ --------------------------------------------------- The only thing better than good family is good friends. J and D Lloyd Get ready...it's getting "real" and really fast! -->

12-02-2012, 05:39 PM	#2
JLA TFF Moderator/Host Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Heart Of Texas Contributor Posts: 17,315	Re: 308 Group @ 150 yards Not bad. But for future reference dont rest the Gas blcok or any part of a rifles barrel when shooting. Rather rest the back end of the float tube, pull the rest in toward you and get comfortable. Dont fold the towel, roll it up and use 2 if needed. Sleeping bags make wonderful shooting rests.. __________________ It takes 43 muscles to frown, 17 to smile, and 3 for proper trigger squeeze. The latest caliber or gear is no substitute for experience and skill. Rifles and cartridges don't make hits -- shooters do. Fact of life: After Monday and Tuesday, even the calendar says WTF!

12-02-2012, 05:44 PM	#3
woolleyworm TFF Moderator/Host Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: SW Fort Worth Contributor Posts: 4,883	Re: 308 Group @ 150 yards Good shootin ! It'll only get better from here and that's a great start. Ditto what Josh said about the gas block and rest. __________________ . What are you gonna do, talk the alien to death? -- (on Sigourney Weaver's worry about Guns in Aliens) "Safety is something that happens between your ears, not something you hold in your hands." "I carry a small gun to compensate for my huge Blue press." .

12-02-2012, 05:44 PM	#5
rcairflr Advanced Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Wichita, Ks Posts: 1,318	Re: 308 Group @ 150 yards Looks pretty good to me, looks to be 1 MOA or better.

12-03-2012, 02:08 PM	#9
jim.i Member Join Date: Oct 2011 Posts: 4	Re: 308 Group @ 150 yards Okay, if you all like the .308, then tell me if you think it is better than the .270 for bambi blasting.

12-02-2012, 07:54 PM	#8
ctchap70 Member Join Date: Dec 2012 Posts: 12	Re: 308 Group @ 150 yards Nice shooting! Seems a lot of people on here like the .308.

12-03-2012, 02:30 PM	#10
jlloyd73 Advanced Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2010 Contributor Posts: 1,931	Re: 308 Group @ 150 yards I like it because it (mine take 7.62x51 and .308) will be easier to find in a SHTF scenario. The .270 and .308 will kill bambi just about the same IMO......the real question is which one will reach out and touch Bambi the furthest and make that kill shot. __________________ --------------------------------------------------- The only thing better than good family is good friends. J and D Lloyd Get ready...it's getting "real" and really fast!

12-03-2012, 02:58 PM	#11
aa1911 Advanced Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Pacific Northwest Posts: 3,113	Re: 308 Group @ 150 yards I love killing bambi! with my .308 of course... mow them down like grass, wink wink... Very nice group there, was that Federal Gold Medal Match ammo? just to clarify, thanks! __________________ "Loud noises don't end gunfights.... well placed shots do."

12-03-2012, 03:10 PM	#13
aa1911 Advanced Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Pacific Northwest Posts: 3,113	Re: 308 Group @ 150 yards Cool, thanks; I figured it probably was by the handwriting but just wanted to make sure. I need to buy some, all I have is reloads; want to have some factory ammo on hand and the FGMM ammo seems to be very good stuff. Are you using a parallel zero? __________________ "Loud noises don't end gunfights.... well placed shots do."

12-03-2012, 03:13 PM	#14
Old Grump Advanced Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Little hut in the woods near Blue River Wisconsin Posts: 2,289	Re: 308 Group @ 150 yards On the ground not so much of a problem but on the bench I find bipod bounce to much for really good accuracy. I have made sand bags using rice, dried corn, dried peas, sand and #8 shot and so far the only one that made me happy was biting the bullet and buying a Caldwell rest. Makes me look like a much better shooter than I probably am. http://www.exploreproducts.com/caldw...g-supplies.htm Pretty good shooting no matter what you used for a rest. __________________ "When once a republic is corrupted, there is no possibility of remedying any of the growing evils but by removing the corruption and restoring its lost principles; every other correction is either useless or a new evil."~~- Thomas Jefferson Roman Catholic, Life Member of American Legion, VFW, Wisconsin Libertarian party, Wi-FORCE, WGO, NRA, JPFO, GOA, SAFand CCRKBA

12-03-2012, 09:20 PM	#16
JLA TFF Moderator/Host Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Heart Of Texas Contributor Posts: 17,315	Re: 308 Group @ 150 yards What if i told you i had a .308 that felt like a light .243 during recoil. With 175 gr loads. __________________ It takes 43 muscles to frown, 17 to smile, and 3 for proper trigger squeeze. The latest caliber or gear is no substitute for experience and skill. Rifles and cartridges don't make hits -- shooters do. Fact of life: After Monday and Tuesday, even the calendar says WTF!

12-03-2012, 09:35 PM	#18
JLA TFF Moderator/Host Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Heart Of Texas Contributor Posts: 17,315	Re: 308 Group @ 150 yards Sweet. saturday it is. Ill be there anyway shootn. Ill try not to forget your mugs, or the AUG. __________________ It takes 43 muscles to frown, 17 to smile, and 3 for proper trigger squeeze. The latest caliber or gear is no substitute for experience and skill. Rifles and cartridges don't make hits -- shooters do. Fact of life: After Monday and Tuesday, even the calendar says WTF!