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phil mcwilliam · October 6, 2011, 09:05 PM

I have mainly used 150 grain pointed soft points for most of my hunting with my .308. I tried 180 grain bullets a number of years ago, but I couldn't secure a regular supply, & I didn't really notice a difference in knock down power, so reverted to the 150 grain & have used them ever since.
I've used the 150 grain .308 on Water Buffalo, Scrub Bulls, Elk, Brumbies, Sambar Deer, Red Deer, Fallow Deer, Goats, Pigs, Kangaroo, Dingo, Fox ,Hare , Rabbits & crows.
The 150 grain .308 has worked for me hunting deer in thick bush where I have taken several at 10 yards. I have also used the 150 grain .308 to varmit shoot rabbits at distances of 300 to 400 yards.
I've been tempted to try 165/168 grain bullets in the past, but because of supply issues over the years, I'll be sticking with the 150 grain psp. They seem to work as an all round bullet for me.

October 6, 2011, 09:05 PM	#9
phil mcwilliam Senior Member Join Date: July 18, 2007 Posts: 573	I have mainly used 150 grain pointed soft points for most of my hunting with my .308. I tried 180 grain bullets a number of years ago, but I couldn't secure a regular supply, & I didn't really notice a difference in knock down power, so reverted to the 150 grain & have used them ever since. I've used the 150 grain .308 on Water Buffalo, Scrub Bulls, Elk, Brumbies, Sambar Deer, Red Deer, Fallow Deer, Goats, Pigs, Kangaroo, Dingo, Fox ,Hare , Rabbits & crows. The 150 grain .308 has worked for me hunting deer in thick bush where I have taken several at 10 yards. I have also used the 150 grain .308 to varmit shoot rabbits at distances of 300 to 400 yards. I've been tempted to try 165/168 grain bullets in the past, but because of supply issues over the years, I'll be sticking with the 150 grain psp. They seem to work as an all round bullet for me.