Stevens 200/Savage 110 Best Factory Ammo for .308

[Dr MoonUnit]

So I am the proud new owner of a Stevens Model 200 in .308! And I cannot wait to get in scoped and ready for the hunt. But I figured I would seek out the advise of those already with the knowledge. What is the best factory round for this .308 with the 110 Action?

[Rob96]

Right now I am having good results with the Remington 150gr Core Lokt.

[DanSavage]

Congratulations on the new .308! Winchester Super X 150grain shoot reliable and are cheap but I recommend Federal Fusion 150 or 165 grain ammo for deer. Federal Gold Medal Match 168 grain ammo is the most accurate factory cartridge in any .308.

[Dr MoonUnit]

Thanks for the replies. I figured there would be more than a few on a Savage specific forum with the 110 action being so popular.

[tiny68]

Federal GMM 168 or Black Hills Match 168s or 175s are all excellent factory loads for accuracy. It is a little pricey. Get the cheap white box Winny stuff from Wally World or Academy for break and sign-in. Have fun with your 308. Tim

[Dennis]

Federal GMM 168 or Black Hills Match 168s or 175s are all excellent factory loads for accuracy.

Ditto, Try some HSM 175gr A-max, mine shoots the heck out of it! 10 twist

[dcloco]

Hornady TAP has been very good in SEVERAL 308's that I have shot or watched at the range.

[dowby77]

Dont use those fusion bullets unless you shoot em in the neck,way to much bloodshot meat

[GaCop]

You won't know what your rifle likes until you try a few different brands.

[bubbinator]

Don't have a Savage 308, but I do have a 7mm-8 and .22-250. While I reload for every gun I own, the factory ammo I got with the 7mm-08, WW Supreme 140 gr. shot well for my Stryker. Rem 55gr. Core-lokt HPs killed a great 8 pt. buck for me. My favorite .308s, A H&R Handi-rifle with a 20" Heavy Barrel and a Rem 700 Sendero in .308, are all right now zeroed with HornadyLight Mag 150gr. SSTs. The Sendero breaks 3000 fps with that load. I couldn't match that reloading. With the new Hornady Superformsnce ammo and powder fixing to hit the market all bets are off! Example- my favorite 100gr. .243 Hornady Lt Mag Load broke 3100 fps in a 24" bbl rifle-the new load breaks 3400fps with less pressure & recoil!