.308 caliber rifles

robert1811 · April 22, 2014, 01:13 AM

In shtf scenerio where do you guys put the usefulness of having a 308 rifle. I love this cartridge. But i am thinking it might just be a novelty in shtf. Does anyone know if any armies use 308 for their infantry? I know swat teams here in USA use it in their sniper rifles. Would be more wise to go with a more popular cartridge like 556 or 762×39? Just curious to see what you guys have to say about this.

Bake · April 22, 2014, 04:19 AM

Just thinking out loud, maybe the rifle choice might be more important than caliber. Possible range, rate of fire, and support would be as important. Solo, family, or member of a small group, or larger group. How about location? Who or what will you be defending against?

Sharkbite · April 22, 2014, 09:49 AM

The US still has 308 in the supply chain. A ton of it as linked ammo for the M240 machine gun. 1 can of that would feed your bolt gun for awhile..

Art Eatman · April 22, 2014, 10:09 AM

Probably there are many websites which discuss weaponry for SHTF. TFL is not one of them.

April 22, 2014, 01:13 AM	#1
robert1811 Member Join Date: November 10, 2012 Posts: 71	.308 caliber rifles In shtf scenerio where do you guys put the usefulness of having a 308 rifle. I love this cartridge. But i am thinking it might just be a novelty in shtf. Does anyone know if any armies use 308 for their infantry? I know swat teams here in USA use it in their sniper rifles. Would be more wise to go with a more popular cartridge like 556 or 762×39? Just curious to see what you guys have to say about this.

April 22, 2014, 04:19 AM	#2
Bake Senior Member Join Date: November 11, 2012 Location: San Joaquin Valley, Calif. Posts: 482	Just thinking out loud, maybe the rifle choice might be more important than caliber. Possible range, rate of fire, and support would be as important. Solo, family, or member of a small group, or larger group. How about location? Who or what will you be defending against? __________________ 1. The pattern board is your friend, use the Dam thing!!! 2. The maximum range of a firearm and/or cartridge, is usually measured in miles, and means nothing. 2a. The effective range of a firearm and/or cartridge, is usually (the ability of the shooter) measured in yards, and means everything.

April 22, 2014, 09:49 AM	#3
Sharkbite Senior Member Join Date: November 4, 2013 Location: Western slope of Colorado Posts: 3,679	The US still has 308 in the supply chain. A ton of it as linked ammo for the M240 machine gun. 1 can of that would feed your bolt gun for awhile..

April 22, 2014, 10:09 AM	#4
Art Eatman Staff in Memoriam Join Date: November 13, 1998 Location: Terlingua, TX; Thomasville, GA Posts: 24,798	Probably there are many websites which discuss weaponry for SHTF. TFL is not one of them.