Marlin .308 mx ammo

twogunkelly

May 31, 2011 18:41

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...

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  tsr1965

  June 01, 2011 02:02

  I am sure that anything can be handloaded. As for shooting flatter than factory loads...I doubt it, as those loads are made by Hornady, and are on the cutting edge.
  
  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.
  
  Best

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