Solids for a 308?

Erick Gelhaus · February 22, 1999, 05:23 PM

Greetings All,
I've got a question for the group. I'll be hunting Africa this summer and carrying a Scout in 308 for plains game. I've been told to bring some "solids" for the gun just in case. A web search has revealed plenty of 30 cal solids but in either 165 gr or 220 gr.
Do any of you know anyone who makes a 180 gr solid?
TIA.

Check 6,
Erick

bfoster · February 22, 1999, 11:11 PM

Try A square. 502 255 7456. If they have a web site, I don't know of it. They did list a 180 grain "monolithic solid" as of 1996. Enjoy your hunt.

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bfoster · February 23, 1999, 03:34 PM

If that number doesn't work, try 502 719 3006

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Erick Gelhaus · February 24, 1999, 01:41 AM

Thank you, sir, I'll call them in the am.

Erick

Walt Welch · February 24, 1999, 07:12 PM

Just in case of what?? If you are talking about loading up some solids for something nasty that you didn't expect, use the heaviest bullet you can.

Secondly, be aware that the homogeneous projectiles, like the A Frame Monolithic Solid require reduced loads, due to their relative inelasticity compared with a lead cored bullet.

Thirdly, develop loads using the temperature range in which you will be shooting them. A cool weather max load may well be over max pressure in hot weather.

Fourthly, conventional wisdom holds that the prudent hunter uses only factory ammo when facing dangerous game. Good hunting, Walt

February 22, 1999, 05:23 PM	#1
Erick Gelhaus Staff Emeritus Join Date: October 28, 1998 Location: Northern CA Posts: 2,750	Greetings All, I've got a question for the group. I'll be hunting Africa this summer and carrying a Scout in 308 for plains game. I've been told to bring some "solids" for the gun just in case. A web search has revealed plenty of 30 cal solids but in either 165 gr or 220 gr. Do any of you know anyone who makes a 180 gr solid? TIA. Check 6, Erick

February 22, 1999, 11:11 PM	#2
bfoster Senior Member Join Date: October 14, 1998 Location: N. of Fords Switch, OK, USA Posts: 299	Try A square. 502 255 7456. If they have a web site, I don't know of it. They did list a 180 grain "monolithic solid" as of 1996. Enjoy your hunt. ------------------

February 23, 1999, 03:34 PM	#3
bfoster Senior Member Join Date: October 14, 1998 Location: N. of Fords Switch, OK, USA Posts: 299	If that number doesn't work, try 502 719 3006 ------------------

February 24, 1999, 01:41 AM	#4
Erick Gelhaus Staff Emeritus Join Date: October 28, 1998 Location: Northern CA Posts: 2,750	Thank you, sir, I'll call them in the am. Erick

February 24, 1999, 07:12 PM	#5
Walt Welch Senior Member Join Date: November 3, 1998 Location: Alamo, CA Posts: 425	Just in case of what?? If you are talking about loading up some solids for something nasty that you didn't expect, use the heaviest bullet you can. Secondly, be aware that the homogeneous projectiles, like the A Frame Monolithic Solid require reduced loads, due to their relative inelasticity compared with a lead cored bullet. Thirdly, develop loads using the temperature range in which you will be shooting them. A cool weather max load may well be over max pressure in hot weather. Fourthly, conventional wisdom holds that the prudent hunter uses only factory ammo when facing dangerous game. Good hunting, Walt