Best 308 Ammo 100-Yard Ammo TEST - Part 4

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  • čas přidán 20. 07. 2024
  • We sure do have a lot of fun with these Best 308 Ammo 100-yard grouping videos! Every rifle is different, so you need to test yours out for yourself, but we like showing you how differently the same gun can respond to different off-the-shelf 308 rounds.
    If you haven't yet, watch
    Part 1 - • The Best 308 Ammo [10...
    Part 2 - • Best 308 Round (Part 2...
    and Part 3 - • Best 308 Ammo (PART 3)...
    We keep hearing from y'all about what you want to see us shoot next, so we took 5 new rounds of 308 ammo to see how they did with 100 yard accuracy. You can fast forward to the time stamps below if you're interested in seeing a particular 308 round.
    Start: 00:00
    Remington Core Lokt 150 grain: 1:04
    Remington Core Lokt Tipped 150 grain: 2:18
    Barnes Vor-Tx 150 grain: 3:13
    Nosler Ballistic Tip 150 grain: 4:15
    PMC Bronze FMJ: 5:19
    Summary: 6:04
    The best 308 ammo definitely depends on what your gun likes and shoots best and what your shooting purpose is. The best 308 round for target shooting is different than the best 308 ammo for hunting, and the best 308 round for hunting also depends on how the bullet reacts when it hits the target, but hopefully this will help some.
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Komentáře • 384

  • @BobSmith-zh6it
    @BobSmith-zh6it Před 3 měsíci +4

    Backfire and Ron Spoomer did a recent video about mixing traditional lead core bullets and copper bullets like the barnes. Ron had recommended cleaning the barrel back to bare metal before shooting a copper bullet or they won't shoot as good. Backfire tried it in his gun and shot the copper bullets much better. Something about mixing the copper bullets and guilding metal from the lead core bullets did not work well.

    • @ReviewThisThing
      @ReviewThisThing  Před 3 měsíci

      👍🏻 someone else just mentioned that. Thanks for the info!

  • @Hatch61
    @Hatch61 Před rokem +5

    I like the Nosler Ballistic Tips, more for the bullet than the group. I hand load the 165 grain and it has never let me down. Great series and great information, thanks guys, be well.

  • @WHOTEEWHO
    @WHOTEEWHO Před rokem +6

    My money is on remington corelokt tipped

    • @ReviewThisThing
      @ReviewThisThing  Před rokem

      They did MUCH better than the old school. ESPECIALLY the 180 grain.

  • @jmac6242
    @jmac6242 Před 9 měsíci

    Thank You. If it ain't broke, don't fix it. Keep on keepin' on with your previous go to round. Happy Shooting & Hunting when it is time!

  • @Yelladog78
    @Yelladog78 Před 10 měsíci

    Thank you for doing this!

  • @AWareWolf9
    @AWareWolf9 Před 9 měsíci

    Fantastic videos keep up the great work

    • @ReviewThisThing
      @ReviewThisThing  Před 9 měsíci +1

      Thank you so much! We appreciate it. Keep watching 😊 And share with your friends.

  • @matthewbertrand7072
    @matthewbertrand7072 Před 5 měsíci

    I’ve gotten the best group with federal premiums 165 about 1 MOA. Personally always stick to what works and what your rifle is dialed in for.
    Great videos, watched them all numerous times. Thank you!

  • @clayp520
    @clayp520 Před rokem +14

    I vote for the Norma Whitetail.

    • @ReviewThisThing
      @ReviewThisThing  Před rokem

      Those are high in the list!!!

    • @Duhaubetahiks
      @Duhaubetahiks Před rokem +2

      Norma .308 150gr increased velocity (elk box) is the best SP round for deer hunting!

    • @ReviewThisThing
      @ReviewThisThing  Před rokem +2

      That’s what I just used! Got a nice opening day buck!

    • @clayp520
      @clayp520 Před rokem

      @@ReviewThisThing Way to go!! Glad they worked...but I bet it was the shooter more than anything !

    • @ReviewThisThing
      @ReviewThisThing  Před rokem

      Haha. Thanks! That’s what I like to think 😁😉

  • @MidlifeCrisisTactical
    @MidlifeCrisisTactical Před rokem +1

    Thank god there's no part 5...I was supposed to be in bed an hour ago. Great videos!

    • @ReviewThisThing
      @ReviewThisThing  Před rokem

      Haha. That’s awesome! Thank you. Stay tuned 😊😊

  • @keithcox3350
    @keithcox3350 Před rokem +1

    I'd stay with the Norma. Thanks for your videos!

  • @chuckydubree1925
    @chuckydubree1925 Před 15 dny

    Good video ,really good work

  • @darrylpacholko5495
    @darrylpacholko5495 Před rokem +2

    I hunted with the Core lokt tipped out of my 270. Very accurate in my Winchester xpr. Devastating on the whitetail I shot. Blew up the heart, tipped forward, never took a step.

  • @scottfulghum8408
    @scottfulghum8408 Před rokem +1

    I shot the Bronze today in my new .308 Cascade and got the same group that you got. I was indoors. I’ve got a cheap eBay muzzle brake. Love the rifle! It barely kicks!

    • @ReviewThisThing
      @ReviewThisThing  Před rokem +1

      That’s good to know. Thank you! I’m glad you love yours as much as I do. It’s such a great rifle!

    • @scottfulghum8408
      @scottfulghum8408 Před rokem

      Your input has really helped me a lot.

    • @ReviewThisThing
      @ReviewThisThing  Před rokem

      I’m so glad to hear that! Thank you!

  • @MatthewsFabrication
    @MatthewsFabrication Před rokem

    Great trigger control. Nice video, 👍🏻👊🏻

  • @rainohhell7365
    @rainohhell7365 Před rokem +4

    You could use the Barnes because they are Coper , they don’t fragment , they retain more than 95 percent of their bullet weight , they mushroom beautifully , and they are not lead 👍🏻
    I have watched all of your test videos and I was wondering if your riffle has a 1-11 twist rate ?
    Great videos thanks for creating them 👍🏻

    • @ReviewThisThing
      @ReviewThisThing  Před rokem

      Thank you so much for watching! That means so much. It actually has a 1:10 twist rate per the manufacturer.
      Thank you for the Barnes info. We’ve definitely been looking a lot into bullets and bullet types lately!

  • @bushinbritishcolumbia6935

    after all said and done,,,,federal soft point and federal fusion (out of all 4 videos),,,where best value for the rounds,,,with same if not touch tighter groups,,,and aprox 10$--$20 cheaper per box (Canada,,British Columbia),,i was able too harvest 2 whitetail,,and 1 mulie this year with the federal blue box (soft point) and the expansion was incredable,,,,,,,54
    yards,,,,123 yards 210 yards(on the mulie),,,and a black bear which was only 19 yards,,,but amazingly,,,,,the expansion on bear at 19 yards was just as impressive as expansion of 210 yard mulie,,,,,,,,,LOVIN these 308 vids,,,keep up the kickazz work

    • @ReviewThisThing
      @ReviewThisThing  Před rokem

      Thank you so much for watching! And for your input! I’ve always heard great things about those Fusions. I may have to give them another try.

  • @shannonherb2048
    @shannonherb2048 Před 7 měsíci

    My particular rifle likes to eat the 180 gr Remington core loct. Great video.

    • @ReviewThisThing
      @ReviewThisThing  Před 7 měsíci

      Thank you. I love how different the results can be!

  • @whip689
    @whip689 Před rokem

    Federal Premium Sierra Match King BTHP 168 is a .5 moa tack driver.
    I liked the Norma results in your previous video.

    • @ReviewThisThing
      @ReviewThisThing  Před rokem

      Thanks so much. Those Norma keep performing. I’ll check out the Sierras.

  • @davefowler7146
    @davefowler7146 Před 9 měsíci +1

    I’ve hunted with all of those..even the pmc, I don’t have a muzzle break of any kind, I’ve always zeroed my scope for what ever I was shooting. I’m not convinced of your platform’s accuracy .. but I enjoyed your video

  • @usafret4709
    @usafret4709 Před rokem

    My Cascade 308 gets here tomorrow. I am starting reloading. s0 will be rolling my own. Topping with a Vortex Diamondback.

  • @SickMyDuckBaby
    @SickMyDuckBaby Před rokem +2

    Thank you so much for PMC Bronze test from an entry-level shooter! I spent 2 visits to the range with this ammo in my Rem 700. I was consistently getting 2+ MOA groups at 100 yards using bench rest bags which made me seriously question my aptitude. Going to try FGM .308 Sierra Match King 168 now!

    • @ReviewThisThing
      @ReviewThisThing  Před rokem +1

      Absolutely! The first time I shot them I felt the same way. Let me know how the new round does!

    • @SickMyDuckBaby
      @SickMyDuckBaby Před rokem

      FGM .308 168 gr worked like a charm! All groups within 1 MOA now! Also for the lulz, I tried Igman .308 147 gr FMJ which produced 2-3 MOA on average. There are many good reviews for Prvi Partizan Match .308 155 Grain, so I will buy and try those next time at the range. I aim to find optimal economy precision rounds for entry-level training, but it looks like "economy" and "precision" are mutually exclusive properties.

    • @ReviewThisThing
      @ReviewThisThing  Před rokem

      Hey! I just recognized the Super Thanks! You're awesome! I really appreciate it!

  • @MSKH1970
    @MSKH1970 Před rokem

    awesome video

  • @jcjustice3786
    @jcjustice3786 Před rokem +2

    Move your caldwell rest back behind the sling mount an inch or more. This will element chance of sling mount hitting bag and moving shots off.
    Keep them coming

    • @ReviewThisThing
      @ReviewThisThing  Před rokem

      Very good point. Thank you! We sure plan to!!!

    • @bryanhale6018
      @bryanhale6018 Před 6 měsíci

      ​@@ReviewThisThing I have a CVA Cascade chambered in 300 Win. Mag. I use the 150gr. Winchester Deer Season XP amo.
      With that amo on most occasions at 100yards I can get a 3 shot group that all 3 rounds are touching.
      Might want to give that amo a try.

    • @ReviewThisThing
      @ReviewThisThing  Před 6 měsíci

      @bryanhale6018 that’s one we haven’t tried. Thanks. How does it do in deer?

  • @frankcesaro6778
    @frankcesaro6778 Před 7 měsíci

    I have a new CVA Cascade short barrel in .308. I Just tried one box of ammo so far. I've used this ammo in other bolt guns and always had good results. Federal Premium 165 gr Barnes TSX. They shoot great with several sub moa groups shot and and average of .70 inch 3 shot groups. I can't wait to try some others. This gun is definitely a shooter.

    • @ReviewThisThing
      @ReviewThisThing  Před 7 měsíci +1

      BOOM! That’s awesome!

    • @frankcesaro6778
      @frankcesaro6778 Před 7 měsíci

      Keep up the great work. Love your videos

    • @ReviewThisThing
      @ReviewThisThing  Před 7 měsíci

      @frankcesaro6778 thank you so much. I appreciate you watching and commenting!!!

  • @adamelam6385
    @adamelam6385 Před rokem

    My new Tikka .308 shot a .875 group with those same Nosler's on the first range trip. I was very happy for factory ammo. Now I need to test it on a deer.

  • @mexico65100
    @mexico65100 Před rokem

    I’ve been shooting the Remington Ballistic tips in 165 grains and I’ve had pretty good groups with them hoping you might try them out and see how they do for you

    • @ReviewThisThing
      @ReviewThisThing  Před rokem +1

      We may have to see if we can find some of those. Thank you!

  • @Bertg1982
    @Bertg1982 Před 11 měsíci

    I like the hornady outfitter. Just seems to work in my 700 it’s a bit on the pricey side but you get what you pay for

    • @ReviewThisThing
      @ReviewThisThing  Před 11 měsíci

      They’re all pricey now! Shoot what you like and what your gun likes, right?!

  • @CARLPHILLY
    @CARLPHILLY Před 11 měsíci +1

    I load my own ammo, and I like anything by Nosler. Out of the choices that you have there I would use the Nosler ballistic tips. But, the Nosler or combine technologies, ballistic, silver tips I like even better. Nosler partition, though maybe not the most accurate bullet ever made they are accurate, but they all the best hunting bullets ever made. Check them out.

  • @robertbenton7811
    @robertbenton7811 Před rokem +1

    I hunt with American Whitetail 150 grain and get 1" groups at the range and put deer and hogs in the freezer. After watching the Federal Fusion 150 & 165 grain performance, I might give Fusion a shot or two.

  • @bodarville4699
    @bodarville4699 Před 4 měsíci

    great vids

  • @mr.mr.3301
    @mr.mr.3301 Před rokem +1

    For many reasons, I have switched to either copper or bonded bullets, so I suggest Barnes. Go watch a video from a few weeks ago that the meat eater channel did. They shoot at different distances into gelatin with a scapula bone in the front of it. I will probably never hunt with basic cup and core again.

  • @jacoblock9003
    @jacoblock9003 Před rokem

    Stay with the Norma. Harder to find but Bergara barrels love them

  • @brandonhannon
    @brandonhannon Před rokem

    Watched all 4 parts. I have a new Browning X Bolt in .308 my gun loves the Federal Fusion 165 as well as the Norma Whitetail. Im at .5 moa at 100yards.

    • @ReviewThisThing
      @ReviewThisThing  Před rokem

      Nice! Both of those seem to be pretty consistent rounds. Thanks for watching!

    • @brandonhannon
      @brandonhannon Před rokem

      You’re very welcome. I’m looking forward to part 5!!

  • @user-ms5pf2we4e
    @user-ms5pf2we4e Před rokem

    The Rem 180 work good in my gun. But for hunting I like the Fusion 165gr. I had a bipod on my rifel but gave it away. My groups shrunk by just useing a good leather shot bag for a rest, and one under the but stock to steady my aim.

  • @anselmocardenas6052
    @anselmocardenas6052 Před 2 měsíci

    I love the Nosler Ballistic tip 150gr my deers just drop or walk 10 yards the most

  • @MF-rw3rb
    @MF-rw3rb Před rokem +1

    There are a few new rounds out that I noticed at the stores, maybe you can do a part 4 sometime (lol). Two that caught my eye were Winchester "deer season XP" and "deer season XP copper". You shot a few Nosler rounds, I wonder if those were the Nosler "Trophy Grade"?

    • @ReviewThisThing
      @ReviewThisThing  Před rokem +1

      They’re killing me with all this availability! I don’t think the Nosler we shirt were trophy grade, just ballistic tip. And, you’re right - we haven’t tried any XP’s yet. So many choices!

  • @billym4320
    @billym4320 Před rokem +1

    You've nearly put as much into ammunition as the rifle is worth at this point!! I have the same rifle in 308 win and have been exceptionally disappointed with it. I will be replacing before the fall with another Tikka T3x, 100%. Good luck and I hope you can find one that it will tolerate!

    • @ReviewThisThing
      @ReviewThisThing  Před rokem +2

      Let me know what you think of the Tikka. I’ve heard great things. I still think you should reach out to customer service. I’m sure they would take a look at the rifle and see if there may be something going on with it and make it right.

  • @seanprados4829
    @seanprados4829 Před rokem

    Been using Hornady for 25 years. Last two years they have gone to crap. Two of the best bullets they have in loaded ammo was Interbond and GMX. Both my 30-06 and 308, 150 and 165 grain are tack drivers. The only 150.grain bullet in 30-06 is crappy SST and interlock. I think the same goes for the 308. Now I have to spend a small fortune testing ammo again

    • @ReviewThisThing
      @ReviewThisThing  Před rokem

      That’s unfortunate to hear. Maybe they’ll get some things figured out and make some improvements. Thanks for the info!

  • @JD.307
    @JD.307 Před 24 dny

    I've had very similar results with my Criterion barreled 308. It will only hold 1.5" groups with the 178's, 2" with 195s. Out of all the bullets that I've tried so far it liked the Hornady CX and Barnes TTSX bullets the best. For target shooting the 168 Sierra MatchKing shoots 1/2" groups. I'll have to test some of those Norma rounds, they looked promising 👍

  • @shanejarratt9800
    @shanejarratt9800 Před rokem +1

    For what it's worth, I shoot the 168 ttsx Barnes bullet in my 308, and it killed a nice mulley last year and dropped a buck where he stood last week.

  • @samsummerall5309
    @samsummerall5309 Před rokem

    Good ole core-lok 150 tikka 308 works for me.

  • @nunya7319
    @nunya7319 Před rokem

    Yes part 4 !!! Thank you.
    Which one would I shoot ? I'll stick with my Tipped Trophy Bonded Bear Claw

    • @ReviewThisThing
      @ReviewThisThing  Před rokem

      Good luck!

    • @ReviewThisThing
      @ReviewThisThing  Před rokem

      That round looks like QUITE the load. It ought to take care of whatever you want!

    • @nunya7319
      @nunya7319 Před rokem

      @@ReviewThisThing I've had success with both weights. The 165 here in Arkansas have taken several white tails and one bear. I've taken a few Muleys in Co. with the 180's. I do my own reloading. I would LOVE to try some of the Terminal Accent rounds. Y'all have a Splentastic day !

    • @ReviewThisThing
      @ReviewThisThing  Před rokem

      You, too! Yeah. It said they are discontinued now.

  • @user-ms5pf2we4e
    @user-ms5pf2we4e Před 10 měsíci

    I have been useing a Savage 110FCP LE heavy barele with a Zeiss 3X18X50 scope. This rifele is pure poison. It just puts 165gr Fuision ammo 1/2 moa.
    I have just picked up an old beautfull Ruger M77 with laminated stock & heavy barele with a 6.5 X 20 X40 Lupold scope. The original box of ammo was with it with 7rds missing. The bore is clean & shiny like new. I hope this rifele shoots as well as my Savage.
    I enjoy your videos. You shoot very well . Thanks.
    Oh ya I zero at 200yds. With a little Kentucky windage I should be able to hit at 300yds. I will see.

    • @ReviewThisThing
      @ReviewThisThing  Před 10 měsíci

      Man, that sounds like quite a setup!!! I appreciate you. Thank you for watching!

  • @BestlifeNomad
    @BestlifeNomad Před 9 měsíci

    I use the 130 grain Barnes Ttsx.
    Hog and Blacktail drop on the spot 100% of the time and they go right trhough.

  • @drewmorris1845
    @drewmorris1845 Před rokem +1

    Barnes. The performance is great at short range and long.

    • @ReviewThisThing
      @ReviewThisThing  Před rokem

      I feel like I need to shoot those some more for sure! Thank you.

  • @stephenrapalyea8475
    @stephenrapalyea8475 Před rokem

    I like the all copper bullets for anything i intend to eat.

    • @ReviewThisThing
      @ReviewThisThing  Před rokem

      Stay tuned then! An all non-lead edition is coming soon!

  • @Longtrailside
    @Longtrailside Před rokem

    My choice is Barnes due to no lead in meat, great performance and full penetration.. Though i wouldn't scoff at getting one with any of those other bullets. Their all bonded, so the lead intrusion wont be much if there is any. The only ones i wont hunt with are the non bonded cup and core exremely cheap ones, unless its my only option, or ballistic thin walled hunting bullets designed for varmints. The one you need to choose is the one YOU feel most confident in using and trust. Have a great day RTT.

  • @caseroj6020
    @caseroj6020 Před rokem

    Like you I am also a big fan of the 308 Winchester. I have more rifles chambered for it than any other. I am planning a trip to my local range the week before Thanksgiving to perform the same experiments you did here with my Howa 1500 and my Bergara B14 Hunter Wilderness both in 308 Win. The ammo I will test is Winchester Super X 150 grain, Hornady American Whitetail 165 grain, Federal Fusion 165 grain, and Norma Whitetail 150 grain. I also have Winchester Super X 180 grain, Remington Core-Lokt PSP 180 grain and Sako Super Hammerhead 180 grain but I feel these are a bit much for the size of the deer in my area so I will reserve them for when I go after bigger game out west or in the northeast US. To answer the question you asked the viewers about which round we would recommend on your hunt I would say outside of the PMC all of them are good choices in terms of precision. So maybe just go with whatever is the lowest cost per box and is most available at the moment.

    • @ReviewThisThing
      @ReviewThisThing  Před rokem +1

      Good luck, Juan. Come back and let me know what your results are. Thanks for the advice!

    • @caseroj6020
      @caseroj6020 Před rokem

      @@ReviewThisThing I will be sure to report back my results. While no two rifles are exactly the same in terms of what ammo they like sometimes it's helpful to know about really awful standouts like the PMC you tested. I had a similar experience with Browning BXC in 270 Win last year. It shoots terrible out of most of my 270 Win rifles. So it's not a round I would recommend to others.

    • @ReviewThisThing
      @ReviewThisThing  Před rokem

      I’m definitely interested to see how the Normas do out of yours.

    • @caseroj6020
      @caseroj6020 Před rokem

      So I was at the range today and tested the ammo I mentioned earlier on my two 308 rifles. The Norma Whitetail 150 grain grouped the best in both the Howa 1500 and the Bergara B14 Hunter Wilderness with both grouping at close to 1 moa. A close second was Hornady American Whitetail 165 grain with about 1.5 moa. The Winchester Super X and Federal Fusion did not fare so well in my testing. I have to admit Norma makes a good product.

    • @ReviewThisThing
      @ReviewThisThing  Před rokem

      They are DEFINITELY accurate! That’s for sure.

  • @lsulaw91
    @lsulaw91 Před rokem +1

    I have a Tikka T3 super light 308 and it loves cheap corelockt 150 grain. No reason to change. It stops any and all deer that come my way. People been using plain old lead for a long time for a reason. JS

    • @ReviewThisThing
      @ReviewThisThing  Před rokem +1

      That’s a fact! I’m definitely a fan of cheap when it works!!!

  • @justinhix
    @justinhix Před rokem

    I would go with the tipped core lokt 150 grain for 2 reasons . First you can find them almost anywhere. 2nd They are much more consistent now sense vista took over the company! Vista also owns federal ammo as well! Remington and Federal , both are sammi complied! The Last I checked nosler, norma, and barns ammo are not. The tipped core lokt also has a higher bc than the original core lokts if you need to make a longer shot!

  • @jdibben29
    @jdibben29 Před rokem

    You might try the 168 gr hornady black amax. My bergara wilderness ridge 308 loves them....they are extremely lethal on deer too

    • @ReviewThisThing
      @ReviewThisThing  Před rokem

      Okay! I’ll take a look. Thank you.

    • @jdibben29
      @jdibben29 Před rokem

      You're welcome. My bergara shoots them at just over an inch 5 shot groups at 100. There's been 4 deer shot w them so far this year and none made it past 80 yards. Blood trails a blind man can follow

    • @ReviewThisThing
      @ReviewThisThing  Před rokem

      Oh wow! Okay!

  • @BigdaddyE71
    @BigdaddyE71 Před rokem

    Please try some 150grain Winchester Deer Season XP! I think you will be impressed. They shoot great out of all calibers Ive tried. They also kill deer like Thor"s hammer!

    • @ReviewThisThing
      @ReviewThisThing  Před rokem

      Okay! We’ve shot them out of our 6.5 CM. We’ll have to add them to the list!

  • @charles1962ful
    @charles1962ful Před 4 měsíci

    Merci pour ce vidéo

  • @saltcreekammo
    @saltcreekammo Před rokem +1

    Go with the *Barnes* ... Those 150's are made specifically for use in 308 and 30-06 ammunition. They're function window is wider than with a regular 150 you load as a component. All that to say it is more like an LRX (long range X bullet) than not.

    • @ReviewThisThing
      @ReviewThisThing  Před rokem +1

      I definitely need to shoot that one some more! I liked it a lot.

    • @saltcreekammo
      @saltcreekammo Před rokem

      @@ReviewThisThing shoot a deer with it and you'll see what I'm talking about.

    • @ReviewThisThing
      @ReviewThisThing  Před rokem

      Okay!

    • @jimmymcclendon6210
      @jimmymcclendon6210 Před rokem

      My Hells Canyon loves the Coreloks and my Sig Cross loves the Barnes.

    • @ReviewThisThing
      @ReviewThisThing  Před rokem +1

      Nice! I think figuring this stuff out is fun. I never realized it could matter that much!

  • @keithreese9636
    @keithreese9636 Před rokem

    Hornady Custom 150gr sst! But don't just take my word for it read my review & 33 other 5star reviews on Midway. Great video as always

  • @brsmith2801
    @brsmith2801 Před rokem

    I wouldn't mind the tipped corelokts, second would be the normas.

  • @duckwacker8720
    @duckwacker8720 Před rokem +1

    168gr Eld-m and A-max are the best deer bullet ever made. The 155gr are good also.

  • @helterskelter156
    @helterskelter156 Před rokem

    Hornady Outfitter > Barnes (but in 130 grain) > Nosler BT > Norma Soft Point > Hornady WhiteTail.
    This would be my pick, with the Nosler BTs interchangeable with their Trophy (bonded) rounds.

  • @user-te8sb5wh7t
    @user-te8sb5wh7t Před 7 měsíci

    I personally use 150 nosler trophy grade a frame I shoot 30-06. See about 150gr in you 308. They are very pricey however tightest groups I get in my rifle. Consistent 3/4” 100 yrd groups.

  • @barnypt1
    @barnypt1 Před 10 měsíci

    Barnes and the Federal fusions are your best rounds out of all those

  • @smallbore7025
    @smallbore7025 Před 2 měsíci

    My ruger American in 308 likes 150 grain. I like federal fusion 150 grain.

  • @Redfisherman007
    @Redfisherman007 Před 2 měsíci +1

    You should have tried 165gr your gun may prefer that. Better penetration and may be a tighter group. I personally love the federal premium 165 botail bullet. Which I understand has been discontinued.

    • @ReviewThisThing
      @ReviewThisThing  Před 2 měsíci

      Thank you for the info. I shot them in this video. czcams.com/video/7SO2I1Cn0Z8/video.htmlsi=hLWXwetmuEuCCnbm

  • @blakerich741
    @blakerich741 Před rokem

    My .308 rifles shoot hornady black amax 155 gr. Very well anywhere between .25 to .75 when I do my part.

    • @ReviewThisThing
      @ReviewThisThing  Před rokem

      That’s awesome. Another round we haven’t tried 🤦🏼‍♀️😊

  • @charleshuyck6641
    @charleshuyck6641 Před rokem

    tipped corelokt should be able to tighten to 1/2 inch or less they shoot 1/4 inch in all my rifles and are better performers/penetrators on game than the nosler Bal T as well are readily available.

    • @ReviewThisThing
      @ReviewThisThing  Před rokem

      Good to know. Thank you! I think we’re going to have to take longer breaks between groups.

  • @klausfeldballe
    @klausfeldballe Před rokem

    could you please try norma ecostrike 150 gr 9.7gram because thats the one i shoot from my old 308 bsa and thanks for good info vids on ammo and equiment

    • @ReviewThisThing
      @ReviewThisThing  Před rokem

      We’ll have to see if we can find some of those. Thank you for watching!

  • @danielray9434
    @danielray9434 Před rokem +2

    Try the Nosler 125 grain.

  • @JAEUFM
    @JAEUFM Před měsícem

    Just shows, how a rifle might like some ammo over another, you have to get them matched up.

  • @markblankenship8565
    @markblankenship8565 Před 8 měsíci

    Try winchesterdeer season xp 150 gr they do real well out of mine thanks for your time

    • @ReviewThisThing
      @ReviewThisThing  Před 8 měsíci

      I do need to try those! We haven’t done those yet. Thanks for watching!

  • @nhwnhw02
    @nhwnhw02 Před rokem +1

    Try the Federal Premium 168gr Berger Hybrid Hunter. Extremely accurate out of 2 different Steyr rifles. Only downside is in actual usage it perhaps over expands.

    • @ReviewThisThing
      @ReviewThisThing  Před rokem

      I’ll have to see if I can find them!

    • @nhwnhw02
      @nhwnhw02 Před rokem

      @@ReviewThisThing Ammoseek, MidwayUsa also.

    • @ReviewThisThing
      @ReviewThisThing  Před rokem

      👍🏻👍🏻

    • @helterskelter156
      @helterskelter156 Před rokem

      I forgot about these. I even have a box left!
      Great rounds, and are also in gorgeous, nickel plated casings.
      The Berger bullets are very good.

    • @ReviewThisThing
      @ReviewThisThing  Před rokem +1

      I’ve never shot Bergers. So many options.

  • @erikredding1236
    @erikredding1236 Před 9 měsíci

    Try some hornady precision hunters or some sierra gamechangers seems like it does ok with some ballistic tipped ammo

    • @ReviewThisThing
      @ReviewThisThing  Před 9 měsíci

      We did the Precision Hunters, but they were too heavy for it. I haven’t tried the Sierra’s, though.

  • @Dissension249
    @Dissension249 Před rokem +1

    My AR10 HATES pmc bronze even with a rifle speed gas block it had too many issues.

  • @charlesmullins3238
    @charlesmullins3238 Před 9 měsíci

    Jus t bought those noslers in 140 6.5prc and they shot good…had any luck with Berger bullets?

  • @craigsitton8591
    @craigsitton8591 Před 11 měsíci

    Stick with the Norma of your choice

  • @1Whitetail
    @1Whitetail Před 23 dny

    There was a few that was close enough to hunt with but I look at price, if I liked say 2 of them I go for the cheaper one if all else is the same. I can't see 40-60 dollars a box if 25-30 a box shoots just as well.

  • @juhanivalimaki5418
    @juhanivalimaki5418 Před rokem +1

    I'd still say around 185-190gr a 1:10" 308 rifle will fire the best groups. Based on information on the internet. In the tests you might have had better grouping for 150 by chance, and worse for 185, by chance.
    Secondly three shots is really easy statistically show wrong way in both directions. False positive or false negative. Five shots would not be a lot, but still statistically multiple times safer.

    • @ReviewThisThing
      @ReviewThisThing  Před rokem

      We haven’t gone heavier than 180. We didn’t really research which grain would
      Shoot best first - more trial and error to see what results we get. It’s been fun to see.

  • @ronkay1573
    @ronkay1573 Před 6 měsíci

    Federal terminal ascent best long range or short range. Shaped like a match bullet but bonded.

  • @jdonnelly46
    @jdonnelly46 Před rokem

    I would say the federal fusion. Was your best round group

  • @russellcalder2693
    @russellcalder2693 Před rokem +1

    Use the Nosler 125gr. Ballistic Tip

  • @diggernash1
    @diggernash1 Před 11 měsíci

    I killed a pile of deer with 150 grain BTs back when they were a Federal Premium loading. Then I got into reloading and killed some more with the 150s. Then I switched to 125 grain ABs. I load them in .308 Win and 300 blk. Good whitetail bullets that have less recoil in the .308(nothing has any recoil in the blk...lol).
    I'm loading some 130 ttsx for this year in a new ultra light .308. Should be an efficient deer dispatcher. I'm going to download them some to around 2800.
    The 115 grain ttsx in 6.5 Grendel have been impressive. My daughter killed a big doe last year; passed through, down in 15 yards, and almost zero bloodshot meat.
    I think my days of deer mangling are behind me...now hogs on the other hand; giblet them all.

    • @ReviewThisThing
      @ReviewThisThing  Před 11 měsíci

      Oh man! It sounds like you’ve had some fun with that! Good luck with the hogs!!!

  • @robertfrancisco1193
    @robertfrancisco1193 Před 5 měsíci

    got to Rember most co's make hundreds of thousands of rounds per day quality control can change in a hart beat making
    ammo go sour real fast and them rounds that went sour wont get scrap unless there is a danger of a gun blowing up.
    that's were flyers come from and yes every gun has a sweet spot for a certain gr weight find it and stick with it.👍

  • @WesternReloader
    @WesternReloader Před rokem

    I vote the least expensive, as I’ve still got Tula steel case berdan primed 150 grainers I bought for $12 a box 😂

  • @jameshood9694
    @jameshood9694 Před 9 měsíci

    If you set your scope with one brand and weight, do you have to reset it using another? How much will it be off? I use Federal Fusion and Non Typical 150 grain .308. Both shoot the same and are rated at 2820 fps muzzle. I want to try Remington Core Lokt Tipped 150 grain but it is rated at 2840 fps. How much difference is it going to make?

    • @ReviewThisThing
      @ReviewThisThing  Před 9 měsíci +1

      I can make a big difference. Try the Core Lokt and see what you think. This gun doesn’t care for those as much and shot bigger groups. From what we found, if it moves the zero point, it won’t likely won’t be more than a couple of inches at 100, but if you change ammo, I’d re-zero it. That way you make sure there are no wounded animals but clean kills!

  • @charleshuyck6641
    @charleshuyck6641 Před 3 měsíci

    I use 3006 on really big stuff or 338 win. In my two 308s I hunt moose, elk , killed a bison with head shot. I have some 165 remington tipped corelokts but used these in 150 exclusively now and I have about 10 different loads for 308 including handloads and monolithics. I shot a moose last year at 275 yds in ribs he lungs were soup and bullet passed through with no recovery. With the 150 corelokt tipped. Moose took 2 steps and nose dove. These load shoot 1/4 " moa and I test on water jugs at 50 yards. Most 150s stop in 3rd jug unless all copper. Most 180s in 5th jug. These stop in 6th jug blow up 1st jug and split 2nd and 3rd jug. On game and the water jugs and for accuracy I have never seen a bullet expand as well, penetrate and group as well as the corelokt tipped 150 grain the 165s stop in 4th jug. They got this right and I do not like the corelokt tipped in 06 penetration is way below 180 corelokt psp and grouping 1.5" vs PSP same hole at 100 yds . PLus in chrono corelokted tipped in o6 180 grain 2615 fps advertised 2740. Corelokt 180 psp in 3006 22 " 2688 and advertised 2700. 308 win chrono 22" 150 corelokt tipped 308 2791 and advertised 2840. In my heavy 24 " barreled sniper class rifle they chrono at 2851. in snipter rifle 1/8" groups all day.

  • @ronaldraygun2639
    @ronaldraygun2639 Před 11 měsíci

    Your first group in all your videos is ALWAYS bigger than the rest. Shooting cold bore

    • @ReviewThisThing
      @ReviewThisThing  Před 11 měsíci

      Maybe we need to shoot a dummy group before we start the actual test next time. Thanks for that!

  • @308guy8
    @308guy8 Před rokem

    168 grain and 178 grain bullets for the 308 seems to be the sweet spot for most rifles

    • @ReviewThisThing
      @ReviewThisThing  Před rokem

      Definitely not for this one! That 150-165 makes it happiest.

    • @308guy8
      @308guy8 Před rokem

      @@ReviewThisThing what's the twist rate and have u tried reloading

    • @ReviewThisThing
      @ReviewThisThing  Před rokem

      Twist rate is 1:10. We haven’t jumped all into that rabbit hole yet. I’m sure it’s just a matter of time 🤦🏼‍♀️😊

    • @308guy8
      @308guy8 Před rokem

      @@ReviewThisThing I really enjoyed your videos if u get into reloading I'll help you all I can

    • @ReviewThisThing
      @ReviewThisThing  Před rokem

      Thank you so much! I appreciate you watching and your kind words. Thank you! I’ll keep that in mind!!!

  • @peterweikel7123
    @peterweikel7123 Před rokem

    Nosler, most of my hunting rounds are Nosler.

  • @johnandrosemarywyatt977

    Norma bondstrike would be a good test. Bonded bullet with a poly tip good for any range and very accurate for me. It's good for antelope, deer, etc., up to moose. A tough bullet.

    • @ReviewThisThing
      @ReviewThisThing  Před rokem

      We definitely need to try that one. Thanks!

    • @billym4320
      @billym4320 Před rokem

      I also have a Cascade (unfortunately) in 308 and have tried the Norma bondstrikes; they got around 1.4 MOA, more or less similar to everything else I have shot from it. This is just not an accurate rifle by any means.

    • @ReviewThisThing
      @ReviewThisThing  Před rokem

      You might want to reach out to customer service if you’re having issues. I’m sure they would check out your rifle and make it right. You should get better groups.

    • @johnandrosemarywyatt977
      @johnandrosemarywyatt977 Před rokem

      @Billy M have you checked if the action screws are tight?
      You should also check inside the stock to see if the barrel is rubbing anywhere.
      Also make sure the pic rail is tight and the scope base and rings are tight. At least 35 lbs on the base and only 18 lbs on the rings - no more!
      What scope do you have?

    • @ReviewThisThing
      @ReviewThisThing  Před rokem

      👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻

  • @timg7627
    @timg7627 Před 9 měsíci

    Good video but all this shows is the accuracy of each round from this particular rifle.
    For hunting the terminal performance of each round at various ranges is far more important than simply deciding based upon accuracy alone.

    • @ReviewThisThing
      @ReviewThisThing  Před 9 měsíci +1

      You got it! Excellent point. There are a lot of pieces.

  • @craigsitton8591
    @craigsitton8591 Před 11 měsíci

    Try shooting some Noma Oryx or some of their more pricey rounds.
    I only shoot the Norma 150 whitetail out of my sig cross... find the best bullet your rifle likes... and go hunting !!

  • @HannibalLecter78
    @HannibalLecter78 Před rokem +1

    Any plans on making part 5? I'd recommend Barnes TTSX in 130gr and Nosler's Accubonds in 165gr. These two are top performing bullets, on tough, large size game.
    For majority of my hunting, I rely on the Norma soft points in 150gr. They're really accurate and are great value for money!

    • @ReviewThisThing
      @ReviewThisThing  Před rokem +1

      I haven’t seen 130 grain Barnes! And we’ve definitely not tried those Noslers. They’re so fun to make, we just might do a Part 5. I’ve killed both of my bucks the past 2 years with those Norma soft points. So accurate!

    • @keithreese9636
      @keithreese9636 Před rokem +1

      Absolutely most accurate load in my mod70 compact feather weight has been Hornady Custom 150gr sst. Their kinda hard to find, Midway has them in stock now. Velocity wise, their slower than superformance but highly accurate

    • @ReviewThisThing
      @ReviewThisThing  Před rokem

      I haven’t seen those.

    • @keithreese9636
      @keithreese9636 Před rokem +1

      @@ReviewThisThing Check em out on midway got bunch of 5star reviews. I've shot 3shot clovers more than once. Be a great one for part 5 ! Hint Hint lol

    • @ReviewThisThing
      @ReviewThisThing  Před rokem +1

      Haha. There ya go. I will!

  • @frankiejones4816
    @frankiejones4816 Před rokem

    I would start reloading and tailor a custom load for that gun

  • @billreger2686
    @billreger2686 Před rokem

    I vote for the nosler

  • @user-Alaskan7676
    @user-Alaskan7676 Před rokem

    What kind of ear protection are you using?

    • @ReviewThisThing
      @ReviewThisThing  Před rokem

      In this video, I’m using the Tetra Alpha Shields we reviewed here czcams.com/video/9_NI_-rKqiM/video.html

  • @jspeedadventures
    @jspeedadventures Před rokem

    Seems everything is low and left. Are you zeroed in for another ammo that's actually centered?

    • @ReviewThisThing
      @ReviewThisThing  Před rokem +1

      Yes. After we finished the video, I shit the load it was zeroed with, and it was dead on!

    • @ReviewThisThing
      @ReviewThisThing  Před rokem

      Here’s what I was talking about. czcams.com/users/shortsLktgFBKqP70?feature=share

  • @ChronicalsofAl
    @ChronicalsofAl Před 11 měsíci

    Good video, however I DO understand the concept of looking how a load groups and not how close to the bull it shoots

    • @ReviewThisThing
      @ReviewThisThing  Před 11 měsíci

      Yep. Then when we find the load we like - get it zeroed where we want it!

  • @jimconway3301
    @jimconway3301 Před 4 měsíci

    How about a165 gr, 308 Superformance

  • @mashur7465
    @mashur7465 Před 11 měsíci

    Hello, I'm from Kazakhstan 🤚, I watch your videos and wonder how you can not shoot well??? or you have the wrong twist on the rifle specifically for these bullets! you shoot light bullets they need 12 twist!!! double check your gear and make sure it fits the 150gr light bullets for the 12 twist!!!

    • @ReviewThisThing
      @ReviewThisThing  Před 11 měsíci

      Hey! Thank you for watching! I appreciate it. And thank you for the input.

  • @DB-oz2ki
    @DB-oz2ki Před rokem +1

    What is the twist rate of your gun?

  • @samsummerall5309
    @samsummerall5309 Před rokem

    (Post) What gun are all you people using? Twist?

    • @ReviewThisThing
      @ReviewThisThing  Před rokem

      In all 4 of these videos, I’m using the CVA Cascade in .308 with a 1:10 twist rate. czcams.com/video/S4cNsRZr7TE/video.html

  • @kelvinblair
    @kelvinblair Před 9 měsíci

    Did you try winchester deer season xp

    • @ReviewThisThing
      @ReviewThisThing  Před 9 měsíci

      I don’t think we did in this gun. We did in our 6.5 CM (Bergara Ridge), and it did well out of it.