Which 308 deer rifle for use with copper and nato ball?

[2teal]

I am trying to change over to copper for Roe and Muntjac. To date I have always used 243 Federa Power shok 80gn lead with excellent results. I have tried a couple of copper 243 makes at the range and in the field and I am not convinced. I have heard good reports of light (110gn) copper in 308 and would appreciate people experience?

I am considering a new 308 (mines shot out) but would like to know what twist rate i should be looking for? Is there a rifle out there (ideally left handed) that is suitable for copper and nato ball?

Thanks

2teal

 

[308tikka]

1/10 will be fine in 308.

 

[Heym SR20]

What 243 lead free bullets have you tried? There are a number that in my experience are accurate and have excellent terminal performance.

 

[scotch_egg]

Tikka t3

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[2teal]

What 243 lead free bullets have you tried? There are a number that in my experience are accurate and have excellent terminal performance.

I have tried Hornady 80gn and Winchester 85gn through a Tikka T3. The Winchester are more accurate but do have a lower POI.

 

[2teal]

Tikka t3

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I am hoping this is the case as I like the T3's.

What is the twist rate of a stainless steel T3 in 308 and is it suitable for copper/ ball ?

 

[One on top of two]

1/11 and yes

 

[Heym SR20]

I have tried Hornady 80gn and Winchester 85gn through a Tikka T3. The Winchester are more accurate but do have a lower POI.

I would give the Fox, Peregrine or Yew Trees a try. The Hornady GMX are an earlier generation and are a pretty hard bullet.

The new generation give good expansion and killing power without unnecessary wound damage.

 

[Eddie P]

I've got a 1:11.25 5r rifled 308, it was built for lapua scenar 155 (clover leaf), but it also shoots 136gn pereguins perfectly.

Don't forget a 243 will rebarrel into a 308 with no dramas.

 

[Edinburgh Rifles]

doesnt matter what twist
any standard twist for the 308 will stabilise any weights you may encounter from 110gr to 200+