I live in a country where .308 is the largest calibre I'm allowed, and I have a .308. The only ammunition I'm able to buy comprises:
Winchester Sierra Matchking
Winchester Power Max Bonded
Winchester Supreme Ballistic Silver Tip
Remington Core-Lokt
Reloading is not legal in this jurisdiction, and necessary supplies are not available.
I understand the Silver Tip is a high stopping power, short range load. However, anyone approaching my property is definitely a threat even at several kilometres range. Which round is the best choice to engage intruders at long range?
Where the fuck do you live?
>>29727040
>Reloading is not legal
What in the fuck?
>>29727053
>>29727072
I live in Peru, a country with a tough history of terrorism and strict weapons laws. Indeed, the main threat I'm concerned about is Shining Path guerrillas who might want to bother me, as otherwise I live in a pretty remote spot.
>>29727040
Stopping power is a myth.
I would use the SMKs because, of the options listed, they have the highest BC.
>>29727114
No kidding. Wouldn't mind hearing more about the gun laws and what you're doing there and so on.
I don't have much experience with 308, but the Match King sounds good for engaging at long distances. Might depend on your barrel twist, too.
They'll all kill.
The correct answer is whichever is most accurate from your barrel.
Git gud with your rifle.
Training > weapon > ammo
Also, if it's feasible, you might consider something like 6.5 Creedmoor or 25-06 for long-range accuracy.
>>29727040
Honestly in that area any of those will work really well. The sierra match kings will be the best for shooting at things far away.
>>29727208
>can only buy 4 types of 308 and reloading is illegal
>6.5 creed or 25-06
Pick 1
>>29727132
Righto
>>29727158
"Only criminals have guns". Seriously, proper hitmen are using .22 LR. Very strict, but the terrorists ambush military patrols, kill them, and take their weapons.
>>29727193
>>29727202
Good advice. I'll get on it. I have a .22 as well to practice with, as .308 rounds cost about double what they do in the US, which of course is proportionately a lot more in a less developed country.
>>29727208
Sadly, not feasible. Few calibres are available here.
>>29727114
>Peru
I'm not surprise. Considering that South America is still recovering/suffering from communists, oligarchies and juntas, the dumbasses in power will still carry their traditions.
>>29727269
>.22
What type of .22 ammunition does it fire? .22lr? .223? .22 WMR?
>>29727294
The Shining Path are communist narco-terrorists, as we're still up against them.
>>29727333
Sorry, all .22 LR. There are a few .22 mags available in the country, but when I say .22 I'm talking about the pea shooter.
>>29727364
Ah. Well, just hope they're not wearing captured body armor and aim well placed shots.
>>29727391
I rely on their weak training, and low interest in areas that don't produce cocaine. My homemade ghilly outfit works most for me, and so far I scare them off with a few random shots. They don't care enough to get serious.
>>29727449
>remote part of Peru
>menaced by guerrillas
>has homemade ghillie suit and can afford what are undoubtedly pretty expensive guns and ammo
>low interest in areas that don't produce cocaine
mm
>>29727603
Central Peru, upland from the VRAEM. Check your map.
Home made ghillie suit = fishing net, sack cloth, and time. Took me about a week.
>Expensive guns and ammo
I spent about 10,000 soles (= $3000 more or less) on long rage rifle (.308), practice rifle (.22) handgun (.380) handgun (.308), practice handgun (.22) and shotgun (12 ga) all in.
>>29727705
.308 handgun?
>>29727861
Sorry, handgun I get up to .380 ACP. Anything bigger is classed as a military calibre.
>>29727874
Even .38 super?
>>29727924
.380 ACP is all I know. Glock 25. Grateful I never had to use it.
