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Marlin .308 mx ammo
twogunkelly
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Howdy: I would like to know if the 308 marlin express ammo can be hand loaded??????can it be made to shoot flatter or faster than standard leverevolution ammo available from hornady in a Marlin 308mx rifle???or is that a bad idea????The standard ammo might be a little light for elk shooting.....Thanks...
Comments
The 308 Marlin Express light for Elk? Don't sell yourself short, as there have been plenty of Elk harvested with 243's, 25-06, 257 Roberts, 257 weatherby, the beloved 270 Winchester, and many other lesser caliber's.
However, everything has its limits...including a hunter and his equipment. Know them, and don't exceed them.
That said, if you wish to make your rifle into a two shot, load one into the chamber, then one in the magazine, you can safely handload any other bullet in the 308 Marlin Express. I would reccommend the Barnes TSX bullets for Elk.
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