.308 equivalent of SS-109?

[grywlfbg]

All,

I've been bitten by the .308 bug and am looking to build a .308 AR to replace my Mauser that's been "sporterized" to 30.06. It just isn't accurate enough for me without some major work. So since I'm jonesing for a new gun I figured I'd dive into the world of .308 AR's.

.308 is a new cartridge for me (grew up w/ 30-30's and 30-06's for hunting) and I'll work on getting what I need to reload .308 on my 650 soon but I'm wondering if there's a .308 equivalent to SS-109? I'm thinking it would make a good SHTF ammo in case I needed a little more penetration thatn standard FMJ's.

Anyone know of such a beast (either bullets or cartridges)?

[M. Sage]

.308 is available in AP. Dunno where to find it...

I can't imagine where you'd need more than regular .308 ball for "added penetration." The stuff already packs quite a whallop.

[Vepr62]

m61

AndI got some of those.
Vasiliy

[aplinker]

There are several 7.62x51 AP rounds. M993 and M61 AP come to mind. I think they're regulated for sale, though, federally (look up 922(a)).

There's a saboted round, too.

The M993 is tungsten core. I think it might be out of the realm of what you're looking for.

All,

I've been bitten by the .308 bug and am looking to build a .308 AR to replace my Mauser that's been "sporterized" to 30.06. It just isn't accurate enough for me without some major work. So since I'm jonesing for a new gun I figured I'd dive into the world of .308 AR's.

.308 is a new cartridge for me (grew up w/ 30-30's and 30-06's for hunting) and I'll work on getting what I need to reload .308 on my 650 soon but I'm wondering if there's a .308 equivalent to SS-109? I'm thinking it would make a good SHTF ammo in case I needed a little more penetration thatn standard FMJ's.

Anyone know of such a beast (either bullets or cartridges)?

[wildcard]

Good luck trying to find the loaded stuff. I've never seen the M993 bullets for sale though the M61 bullets were rather available up until maybe a few months ago.