newb .308 ammo questions

[LLDJR]

Newb ammo question, I am new to rifles, never owned one larger than a .22 so here goes

I bought a Remington 700 LTR, .308 and I want to pick up some budget ammo for plinking, is the Sellier and Bellot .308 Win. 147 - gr. FMJ Ammo OK for shooting paper at 100 yards or so?

I found some at a pretty go price, this is why I ask, and I don't want to do anything that might be detrimental to the new rifle as well

 

[sloughfoot]

That ammo won't hurt the rifle. It will hit somewhere on the target at 100 yards. Some of my 147 grain reloads have been surprisingly accurate.

Not every round has to go through the same hole to be part of the learning experience. Have fun while you learn your rifle.

 

[LLDJR]

I bought 100 rounds of Hornady SST (good stuff) I'm told, so I will have some decent ammo

But in the beginning, my son will be pulling the trigger on many rounds, I'm sure, just for fun

 

[sgreen3]

Yea it will do fine for plinking and learing for your son. If you can get it for a good price, have at it. Hornady is good ammo for sure, its just to expensive for me. You an your boy have fun

 

[Icarry2]

Budget Ammo

Break in and plinking ammo? Try this..Ammunition To Go : 100rds - .308 / 7.62 Q3130 NATO Winchester 147gr. FMJ Ammo [Q3130] - $58.95

Sighting in ammo? Try this..Ammunition To Go : 20rds - .308 Federal Gold Medal 168gr. Match Ammo [GM308M] - $19.95

Just my opinions for budget ammo, there are many other rounds to consider getting at least a box of.

Good luck..