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308 ballistics 

308 Ballistics 

The versatility of the .308 Win often creates a lot of questions for new gun owners. Is the round underpowered, or overpowered? What’s the best bullet grain weight and its effective range? This article will give you an introduction to .308 ballistics as we talk velocity, drop rate, and more.  Let’s begin with the .308’s […]

30-06 vs 308

30-06 vs 308

By Guy J. Sagi Though the .30-06 Springfield has reigned supreme over other whitetail deer-hunting cartridges for decades, its title may be in danger. There have been coup attempts before, certainly. Yet the overwhelming number of rifles chambered for the .30-06 is a stout defense, one deeply supported by owners comfortable with its performance. Still, […]

remington 308 ammo

Remington 308 Ammo 

The 308 caliber is both relevant and rich in history. If we assigned human characteristics to the 308, they would be a traveler and adventurer, jack-of-all-trades, and a master of some. For those new to the gun industry, 308 Remington ammunition is still 308 Winchester – Remington is just the maker of their version of […]

Hornady 308

Hornady 308: An American Classic

In 1949, the Hornady Manufacturing Company began producing innovative, reliable projectiles for gun owners the world over. They didn’t stop there. Over the next few decades, the name “Hornady” became synonymous with dependability and accuracy. The rise of Hornady coincided with the creation of what is arguably the most popular projectile in production, the .308 […]

Hornady Black 308

The .308 Win is unquestionably one of the most popular cartridges in production. However, not all .308 cartridges are created equal. The best .308 cartridges feature cutting-edge designs, precision manufacturing processes, and top-quality primers, propellants, and cases. A prime example is the Hornady Black .308 cartridge, which rapidly developed a reputation for being ultra-reliable for […]