[95sniper]

Ok, I have heard that the 223 is more accurate and hits harder. I don't know much about ballistics but I would think that this isn't true? Whats your opinionon this?

[JonM]

depends on the gun.

a 223 out of a precision varmint type 24" rifle will be more accurate and hit harder than a 308 out of a 1.5" short barreled rifle...

while on the other hand a precision varmint type 24" barrel 308 will be more accurate and hit harder than a 223 out of a 1.5" short barreled rifle...

the truth doth lay somewhere in the middle

[95sniper]

Originally Posted by JonM

depends on the gun.

a 223 out of a precision varmint type 24" rifle will be more accurate and hit harder than a 308 out of a 1.5" short barreled rifle...

while on the other hand a precision varmint type 24" barrel 308 will be more accurate and hit harder than a 223 out of a 1.5" short barreled rifle...

the truth doth lay somewhere in the middle

So say out of a remimgton 700 varmint the 308 would win out over the 223?

[JonM]

same type of gun 308 is more powerful than 223.

[Marlinman]

Originally Posted by 95sniper

So say out of a remimgton 700 varmint the 308 would win out over the 223?

Definitely will hit harder than 223 out of that combination.

[95sniper]

Originally Posted by Marlinman

Definitely will hit harder than 223 out of that combination.

Thanks for the info.

[austin92]

The ballistics table in my horniday catalog shows the .223 superformamce cartridge with a 55gr gmx bullet traveling 2872fps carrying 1007ft lbs of energy at 100 yards while the .308 superformamce with a 150gr gmx bullet is moving 2715fps and has 2455ft lbs of energy at 100 yards as well. Hope this helps

[Marlinman]

Originally Posted by 95sniper

Thanks for the info.

Your welcome. At 300 yards 150 grain 308 hits almost exactly twice as hard as a 60 gr 223 at the same distance

[95sniper]

Originally Posted by Marlinman

Your welcome. At 300 yards 150 grain 308 hits almost exactly twice as hard as a 60 gr 223 at the same distance

That is significant. The person saying this may have been referring to an sporting rifle.

[Marlinman]

Originally Posted by 95sniper

That is significant. The person saying this may have been referring to an sporting rifle.

Still same power equation. They apparently was tryin to make you think they know what they are talkin bout. Better to ask us on here like you did than someone you don't know if they kbow their stuff.