Thread: 223 vs. 308
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Old December 13, 2012, 07:19 PM   #5
Scorch
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1.) Is there a reason for all the 308's for sale?
Yes. It's because there are so many rifles in 308 sold, and that shows up on the used market as a large amount of used 308 rifles for sale.
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2.) Which one has the better accuracy at 800+ yards?
Either one would do it if you choose well. It depends entirely on the equipment and the loads. You could have trouble reaching out to 800 yds with some 308s because of short barrel or the ammunition used, or the rifle's limitations. You can shoot a 223 all the way out to 1000 yds with the proper barrel twist shooting appropriately heavy bullets.
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3.) In your opinion which is the better caliber and what manufacturer is the better?
Most people will find it easier to reach 800 yds with a heavy barreled 308 bolt action rifle than a similar rifle chambered in 223. As to which manufacturer is best, that usually starts a war of opinions. For a beginner, I recommend a Remington 700 VLS, but others may recommend something else entirely.
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