308 Trajectory

The us army preaches an 800 meter maximum effective range for the 308 the usmc preaches a 1000 yard 915 meter max effective range.

308 trajectory. Ultra high speed photo of a 150 grain fmj 308 winchester bullet photographed with an air gap flash. From left to right 9 3 62mm 30 06 springfield 7 92 57mm mauser 6 5 55mm and 308 winchester cartridges. Produces a ballistic trajectory chart and table that shows the drop velocity kinetic energy windage and trajectory of a bullet.

The 308 winchester remains the standard sniper anti personal cartridge of the military due to the heavy support structure that surrounds it. This trajectory table can also serve as a comparative tool allowing the reader to compare the trajectories of different cartridges or loads. Round type weight muzzle energy ft lb muzzle velocity ft sec.

308 ballistics chart coefficient article posted. Produces a ballistic trajectory chart and table that shows the drop velocity kinetic energy windage and trajectory of a bullet. July 10 2012 the following is a 1000 yard 308 ballistic chart that was created using our free online ballistic calculator and details all aspects of the bullets trajectory from the millisecond it leaves the barrel until the time it reaches the 1 000 yd mark.

In fact the bullet drop and performance is about the same as for the 223 round fired from a carbine but of course the 308 has a lot more energy. It turns out that zeroing a 308 ar at 50 yards works just as well. Trajectory comparisons between 308 winchester 30 06 springfield and 300 winchester magnum.

Calculates the ballistic trajectory of a bullet fired from a rifle handgun or other firearm. Remington recommends our 405gr. For use in all rifles chamered in 45 70 govt.

All sniper training including exterior ballistics and optical training is focused on the 308 winchester cartridge supported by volumes of research and training literature. Calculates the ballistic trajectory of a bullet fired from a rifle handgun or other firearm. As a parent case.

The trajectories in the table below were calculated for a maximum bullet rise of 1 5 inches above the line of sight for all small game and varmint loads and three inches above the line of sight for all. Test barrel length in inches. Using standard military fmj 150 grain ammo from a 20 inch barrel rifle you only drop 4 3 inches at 200 yards.

Specifications are nominal ballistics figures established in test barrels. While we have made hits at 1000 meters with the 308 we tend to agree with the army and indicate that 800 meters is about the max limit for reliable hits in all but extreme weather conditions.