What is the bullet drop for a .308 norma mag. and what is the most acurrate bullet for this rifle?
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The .308 Norma Mag. is not currently loaded by the big U.S. ammo companies, but it is available from Norma. Norma factory loads for the .308 Magnum drive a 200 grain Vulkan bullet to a muzzle velocity (MV) of 2903 fps and muzzle energy (ME) of 3744 ft. lbs. At 200 yards the velocity is 2361 fps and the kinetic energy is 2476 ft. lbs.\n\nNaturally, the .308 Norma is at its best with the slower burning powders. Reloaders can essentially equal the Norma factory load, and have access to many more bullet weights. Loading data can be found in most of the major reloading manuals.\n\nAccording to the 26th edition of the Hodgdon Data Manual the .308 Mag. can drive a 150 grain bullet to a MV of 3090 fps with 79.0 grains of H1000 powder, and 3279 fps with 83.0 grains of H1000. A 165 grain bullet can be driven to MV of 2939 fps by 75.0 grains of H1000 powder, and 3123 fps by 79.0 grains of H1000. A 180 grain bullet can achieve a MV of 2769 fps in front of 72.0 grains of H1000 powder, and 2940 fps in front of 76.0 grains of the same powder. Hodgdon reports a pressure of 51,900 cup for the latter load. Velocities for all of the above loads were measured in a 26" barrel.\n\nThe sixth edition of the Hornady Handbook shows that their potent 220 grain InterLock bullet can be driven at a MV of 2300 fps by 60.5 grains of RL-25 powder, and to a MV of 2800 fps by a maximum charge of 75.1 grains of RL-25. The latter is 100 fps faster than the top velocity attainable with this bullet in the .300 Rem SAUM, .300 WSM, or .300 Win. Magnum. These Hornady loads used Norma brass, WLRM primers, and were tested in a rifle with a 24" barrel.\n\nThe reloader will find that the .308 Norma will handle bullets heavier than 180 grains every bit as well as (or better than) the .300 Win. Magnum, and considerably better than the new short .300 WSM and .300 Rem. SAUM cartridges. Due to its combination of standard length, a longer neck than most of its competitors, and excellent Norma brass, the .308 Norma Magnum may be the all-around best .300 Magnum cartridge for the dedicated reloader.
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If you are allowed to shoot varmints with a semi-auto the Ruger 10/22 magnum is a good choice. A box of 50 shells is $6-$8.\nThe magnum has more range than the .22lr and is a lot cheaper to shoot than center fire ammo.\nWith practice shots to 150 yards and farther are possible. On the 22lr shots to 100 yards are about it's limit.\n10/22's are easy to upgrade with heavy barrels, new trigger groups and fancy stocks.
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Muzzle velocity will be effected by barrel length.\nIf I remember correctly Guns And Ammo did a test a few years ago concerning this. I believe the test rifle was chambered in .308  With the loss of 2 inches of barrel length the fps drop was approx 70 fps.  You would have to go to their website and reference the article for the exact specs..
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Black bear are best taken (in my humble oppinion) with a .30-06 180 gr. Some good brands of ammo out there include Hornady's 180 gr with super shock Tip and Norma 200 gr oryx bonded for when you need just a bit more bang for your buck.
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You can't go wrong with a Remington model 700. It's the quintessential bolt-action rifle, with a decent trigger. Although out-of-the-box the rifle ships with an 8-pound "lawyer" trigger, any decent gunsmith can get the pull down to 3 pounds safely.\n\nThe M700 comes in a variety of different configurations, from laminated wood stocks to various synthetics. Click the link below to see the product line.
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Bound's hubby here:\n\nThe 8mm Mauser round should be adequate for deer and boar, provided that you use hunting ammo, not surplus Full Metal Jacketed rounds.\n\nA few things to consider ...\nFirst, make sure you have properly sighted in your surplus rifle. I have a 98K M48 that shoots rather decently to the sights, but not good enough in my book for hunting. My shooting buddy has a WWII proof house 98K that does not shoot to the sights. Consider a Long Eye Relief scope on a forward mount for your hunting needs.\n\nSecond, the 8mm Mauser is kinda like Germany's response to the .30-06 ... German troops fired the .30-06 in their rifles when they ran out, and cound confiscate American ammo ... the 8mm bullet is as heavy as the '06 ... and only a few thousandths larger in diameter!\n\nCheck out the comparative ballistics in the link below!
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Unhappy.\nHowever there are many different and important factors to keep in mind. The 556 is a small round. Its actually a 22 caliber round.  It is very light weight. Much less then the 7.62x51 (308 winchester). However the 556 is meant to be fired at full auto. The 7.62x51 (by which i will refer to as the 308) is much heavier much more powerful and has too much recoil for full auto. The 308 is still used as a sniper round, even though several others are much better, such as 30-06, or several other (e-mail me and i will tell you why they use the 308) and the 308 is the ammo used for the M240 light machine gun. the 208 is the perfect round for the light machine gun. Say any different and my brother will mix words with you. \nWhatever the government says, the 556 was designed to penetrate soviet body armor. It mushrooms when passing through body armor and actaully has more shock value (due to increased surface area) despite going through the armor. It takes too many hits to take down an opponet and wastes too much ammo. Its really a shame, because there are civial loads of 556 (teachnically 223, because they are on the civilan market) that have much heavier bullets and have far greater stopping power.\n\nthe 6.8 is too dangerous.  Say you are a Marine Force Reacon guy, or Amry Ranger and you are shooting these great 6.8 bullets and killing every enemy. No problem, right? But wait.... You have run out of ammo. you can not resupply from friendly troops, and no one has 6.8 anywhere. You are screwed.  \n\n6.8 is battering M16's to death too. its way too powerful for the gas operating systems and the recievers.\nIf we had new guns built to stronger tolerances then 6.8 would really be great.
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I do alot of coyote hunting the best two rounds in my opinion are .223 or 22-250 but what is more important than the round is the shooter the .223 is a good fast flat shooting round up to 150 yards or so and the 22-250 is good up to 250 yards i have shot more that fifty yotes over the past 10 years and i have never had to take a shot more than a 150yds you want a good to high quality gun that you can rely on and a good quality scope that lets alot of light in for low light conditions\nthe shooter must practice alot in diffrent shooting positions day lights verses low light with a spot light and without moving targets is the most important i have only shot maybe 3 yotes that were standing still\nsome of the claims that you read about like shooting a 30-30 a thousand yards seem a little far fetched to me but it is on the internet so it must be true (lol)\nI hope this helps
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Wolf sells surplus 223 rds but I would recommend against them. I used them in my bushmaster and it was freaking hard to clean. Also, the gun started jamming after about 40 rounds. They have a lacquer coating on them that gets hot and gooey in the barrel.
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Bound's hubby here:\n\nYou have provided insufficient information. The amount of drop at 200 yards depends upon several factors beyond the bullet weight: the distance the rifle is sighted for; what type of bullet (service full metal jacket or factory hunting bullet) being fired; and the muzzle velocity of the cartridge fired!
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Bound's hubby here:\n\nPersonally, I would avoid the new generation of Short Magnums, Super Short Magnums, and Ultra Magnums ... for two reasons ... first, the availability of ammo (especially near deer camps) and second, the designers intend these new rounds to replicate the performance of the original magnums in a shorter cartridge/action. \n\nI would strongly suggest a .30-06 Springfield or .270 WInchester for your hunt. With skill and practice, the .270 is sufficient gun for elk ... as long as the rifleman knows his limitations. The .30-06 should be the standard you go for. Any good rifle will do the job with the .30-06. Look for a Remington, Winchester, or Browning ... any of these rifles will be very reliable and affordable. Do not get cheap on a rifle and/or scope if this rifle will be either for a hunt of a life-time, or depended upon to put meat on the table for years to come!\n\nGood luck!
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If you mean a Savage chambered for .243 Winchester, depends. Some shoot better with a light bullet, some prefer a heavy one. Different brands shoot differently, too. I'd go with handloads for accuracy. Float the barrel and bed the receiver, too.\n\nSavage is an ugly rifle, but the suckers shoot great.
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Bound's hubby here:\n\n"What is the best deer rifle" is a very personal and subjective question. For woods hunting (max distance of about 125 yards), a nice, fast, light carbine like a WInchester 94 would be ideal. For hunting in open country (perhaps up to 400-500 yards), a respectable, flat shooting bolt gun for increased distance would be ideal. Sadly, you did not offer what type of environment you would be hunting in. Where you would hunt would really dictate what you would use or want. \n\nYour price limitation of $200, in my opinion, puts you in the used gun market. You might be able to get a used Winchester 94 for $200, but I would not hold your breath! It might be wise to wait a season and save another $100 or so and get a newer rifle that would best meet your needs!\n\nGood luck!
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Absolutely the load difference.  Even a few grains of bullet weight difference will make everything change.  Also, every gun is different.  You can take 3 very similar loads, shoot a group with each, and every gun will "like" something different.  That's one of the things that makes hand reloading so great, you have the flexibility to really figure out what will work best with your gun.  There's such a huge difference in bullet drop between a 65 gr. and a 100 gr.  Regardless, it always makes you feel like crap when you miss.  But don't beat yourself up too badly, everyone who's ever hunted has missed a few times, and if they say they haven't either they're lying or have no experience.  Hopefully you'll see an even better, tastier buck tomorrow.  Good luck!!!
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I use a .243 myself.  It's light and there's not much recoil, but travels well and will put one down.
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Bound's hubby here:\n\nI have had issues with Mossberg Firearms. I am an avid fan of Remington's. Personally, I am not particularly fond of the Model 710, but if it's all you can afford then it's the best game in town! Now, if you want to spend your money wisely you should be able to find a good used Remington 700 or Winchester Model 70 for under $300. You could get a good Weaver scope (K4 or K6) for about $50. You will get a better hunting rig this way. \n\nNow, concerning caliber... the .270 can be used on most North American game, except the larger bears, if you place your shot right. The .30-06 is good for all North American game. For deer hunting, as you desire, either is a good caliber choice. The .30-06 may recoil a little bit more. \n\nGood luck.
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my favorite in a handgun has to be a ruger vaquero 44 mag now i also like a colt commander in .45 acp. in rifles i buy cheap but what is cheap?im not going to purchase a kimber nor a weatherby. to much cash for a gret rifle and if it has that great looking barrel etching and the stock engraving why bother?i would probably be looking for anything that would scratch the rifle and harm the wood instead of hunting.i buy remington with the carbolite stock i have a few in the 700bdl and i dont have to be worried about marring the finish or scrstching the stock.a new custom stock for a 700BDL in the .300 magnum is roughly 359.00 but you add s/h to it will be over 400 bucks.this is a price from cabelas