Federal Fusion 308 165 Grain Ballistics Chart (2024)

FAQs

How much does a 308 165 grain bullet drop at 300 yards? ›

How much will a 308 drop at 100 yards? On average, a 150 grain FMJ fired at 2820 fps will have 0 inches of bullet drop at 100 yards, assuming a 100 yard zero.

Federal Premium® Nosler® Ballistic Tip® . 308 Winchester 150 Grain Ammo is ideal rifle ammunition for hunting big game at long-range. The exceedingly streamline Ballistic Tip bullet utilizes a polymer tip and boattail base to flatten trajectory and minimize wind drift.

308 drops about 400 inches or about thirty feet. You'll see slight variations with different rounds and barrel lengths. The thing to remember is that bullets drop at an exponentially increasing rate. That means that if a bullet drop is 2 inches at 200 yards, it's not 4 inches at 400 yards (it's more like 26 inches).

I would usually advise sighting it in at ~100 yards for the sake of simplicity, and adjusting elevation/windage when you need to. For the Creedmoor, sighting in at 100 yards should ensure that the trajectory does not take the bullet more than a few inches above or below the crosshairs for the first ~200 yards.

For most hunters under field conditions, the maximum effective range of the . 308 Winchester is around 300 yards, and 400 would be pushing it. At these ranges, the terminal ballistic performance of a well-designed hunting bullet fired from the . 308 is usually very good.

A . 308 or most any other modern "high intensity" cartridge shoots usefully flat for something over 200 yards. Get farther out than that, and you have to know the range and adjust or hold for it.

For the . 308 Winchester, 168-gr. Match load, the drop at 700 yards is -162.58 inches, and at 800 yards it's -237.19 inches.

Federal Premium 165-grain Swift Scirocco II

It's a premium bonded bullet that's designed to expand at low velocities but retain weight and penetrate at high velocity. It has a high B.C. for a . 308 hunting bullet, which translates to a better trajectory and resistance to wind.

What is the most accurate grain bullet for a 308? ›

175- grain Heavyweight 308 Win Ammo

This projectile is what our military snipers shoot and it's the best choice for long-range precision.

308 Winchester: Due to its larger and heavier bullets fired in usually shorter and lighter rifles, the 308 Winchester can generate more recoil than 270 Win. Experienced shooters can effectively manage this recoil, but those who are sensitive or less experienced may find it slightly more challenging.

308 Winchester and military 7.62×51mm NATO cartridges are similar enough that they can be loaded into rifles chambered for the other round, but the . 308 Winchester cartridges are typically loaded to higher pressures than 7.62×51mm NATO service cartridges.

The ELD-X^® (Extremely Low Drag - eXpanding) bullet is a technologically advanced, match accurate, ALL-RANGE hunting bullet featuring highest-in-class ballistic coefficients and consistent, controlled expansion at ALL practical hunting distances.

Red Tip Ammo Meaning

Military ammo with a red tip indicates tracer ammunition. Tracer bullets have a hollow base that is filled with magnesium. The flash from the propellant ignites this flammable metal which burns and becomes brightly visible in flight.

If you place the crosshairs on a target at 300 yards, will your bullet strike above or below the point of aim? How far? Answer: The bullet will strike 4 to 10 inches below the crosshairs.

For most hunters under field conditions, the maximum effective range of the . 308 Winchester is around 300 yards, and 400 would be pushing it. At these ranges, the terminal ballistic performance of a well-designed hunting bullet fired from the . 308 is usually very good.