New Rifle, need some input..

[mbohuntr]

Just picked up a new 10 FCP .308, does anybody know what they like to eat for bullets? I don't want to buy a box of something
I can't use.. I was looking at 165 gr. SGK's for hunting and distance work..

[minnesotamulisha]

I don't have one, but I would think with the 1:10 twist that the 165 would probably do alright. I would first try something in the 160 to 180 range, and go from there.

[LukeDuke]

Mine loves 168gr smk's

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[bearcatrp]

Provided its 1:10, 168 gr A-Max but my 10T 308 really loves 178 ELD-X bullets (I reload). If you don't, get superformance ammo.

[Zero333]

The 180spbt Gameking as a superb dual purpose bullet.

44.5 to 45gr of Varget in Win. brass and BR2 primer was the sweet spot in a 10fcpk 308. Very accurate.

[mbohuntr]

Thanks everyone, I do reload. I'm thinking about buying a box of 168gr. Federal Premium Gold Medal Winchesters and see how she likes them..I don't want to buy a hundred round box of bullets and can't use them.

[Zero333]

168smk's always shoot great in all 308's I've shot.

168smk's are not ideal for extended range work compared to others. 178eldm are very accurate and work great way out there.

168 & 185 Berger Hybrid are superb all around. I found the 168 Hybrids to be a bit more accurate (easier to tune) than the 185gr Hybrid's.

[mbohuntr]

168smk's always shoot great in all 308's I've shot.

168smk's are not ideal for extended range work compared to others. 178eldm are very accurate and work great way out there.

168 & 185 Berger Hybrid are superb all around. I found the 168 Hybrids to be a bit more accurate (easier to tune) than the 185gr Hybrid's.

I will be shooting steel out to 1000yds if I can, but 500yds is a real long shot around here...

[Kilroy]

Don't be afraid to try a lighter bullet either. My Model 12 loves the 150Gr Norma TAC FMJ rounds.