What Have You Killed with Your .308 Winchester?

[Wathe208]

Nice Rifle! And Nice Eland! I agree the 308 is great for all plains game in Africa provided you use premium bonded bullets

Good point and thanks! I load 180gr Accubonds, but think I'm going to work a load up for 165gr for future trips.

 

[powerquest]

I recently sighted in my Ruger American Rifle, and it’s in .308.
I’ve been wondering exactly what can I hunt with this round?
I have a tack driver of a rifle. I couldn’t believe it when I saw the 8 round group all within an inch.
When hand loaded, can I expect to not get the same level of velocity and and accuracy?
What kind of game has everyone used it on to hunt?

Hawk

 

[gprippers]

Elk, Black tail, Mule deer and bench legs as well as black bear. Grew up with 270 and 308 being the round i was given to hunt. Once i got older and new more about ammo etc...still shot and still use 270 win and 308 win! LOL! Of course i have all the magnums etc and depends on what and where im hunting anymore but still wouldnt hesitate to hunt hogs, black bear, deer of any type etc and even elk. If you are hunting in an area where shots over 150 yards just dont happen then either caliber will do the job just fine. Especially with todays bullets and powder i wouldnt hesitate to use for everything in North America other then grizzly or brownies.