Non lead bullet for 308

Banshee · Oct 20, 2009

Which non-lead bullet for my 308 for deer. Not interested in lead for hunting bullets.

150 gr Nosler E-Tip or 150 gr Hornady GMX or 150 gr Barnes TTSX

I will be loading for a bolt action varmint barreled savage and a short barreled AR10.

I am interested in results and experience with the three bullets.

thanks

Banshee

Richracer1 · Oct 20, 2009

As far as which bullet, you'll have to find out which one your rifle prefers.

I've shot several animals with E-tips and a couple with Barnes TSX. They both performed like they should have, but then I also did my job and placed the bullet well.

JD338 · Oct 20, 2009

I am biased towards the Nosler E-Tip. :lol:
Load the E-Tip .100" off the lands for starters.

JD338

Desert Fox · Oct 20, 2009

I have a buddy that loads the 168 Barnes TSX on his 308. Killed several deer with it at long range. I can't remember how many grains of H4895 he use though. He switched to 165 when Barnes came out with it. It has higher B.C than the 168.