Rifle
150 grain
308 WINCHESTER Ballistics
BC: 0.314 · deer, elk, medium-large game
Key Performance Data
Muzzle Velocity
Muzzle Energy
Ballistic Coefficient
Bullet Drop
Velocity & Energy at Distance
Muzzle
100 yds
200 yds
Muzzle
100 yds
200 yds
308 WINCHESTER Overview
The308 WINCHESTERis a rifle cartridge firing a 150 grain bullet with a ballistic coefficient of 0.314. At the muzzle, it produces 2820 fps velocity and 2649 ft-lbs of energy.
Ballistics Table
| Distance | Velocity (fps) | Energy (ft-lbs) | Bullet Drop (in) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Muzzle | 2820 | 2649 | 0.0 |
| 100 yards | 2533 | 2137 | -1.2 |
| 200 yards | 2264 | 1707 | -3.9 |
Performance Analysis
With a muzzle velocity of2820 fpsand muzzle energy of2649 ft-lbs, the 308 WINCHESTER is a powerful cartridge suitable for large game at reasonable distances.
The ballistic coefficient of0.314provides good performance at typical shooting distances.
Suitable Applications
This cartridge is commonly used for: deer, elk, medium-large game.
Velocity Retention
From muzzle to 200 yards, the 308 WINCHESTER retains 80.3% of its initial velocity and 64.4% of its muzzle energy.
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