I thought I'd throw this out to the internet.

Rifle: Ruger M77 Mark II All-Weather, Stainless
Caliber: .308
Powder: 41.1 grains IMR 4064
Primer: Winchester Rifle
Brass: PMU
Bullet: Barnes 168 grain TTSX

I sure have shot a lot of critters with this gun, had it 20 years. I got invited to go on a bison hunt a few months ago. I wanted to pick up a .300 win mag, just didn't come to fruition. I'm pretty happy how things turned out. I shot a 2 year old bull (oldest animal I could harvest). Probably weighed 800 lbs or so, got 300lbs of meat.

I took a 270 yard shot from a prone position. The bullet hit the front quarter, broke the humerus in half, hit a rib, went through both lungs, broke another rib, and was lodged in the far front quarter. No bone contact in the far front quarter. I need to shoot through a chronograph, however with an educated guess of 2700 fps at the muzzle, the bullet should have traveled around 2100 fps upon impact.

After I got home I weighed the bullet, 166.7 grains. I think Barnes bullets are pretty great.

.308 is my favorite deer caliber...glad to see it worked so well and you certainly got your money's worth out of that bullet - thanks for the pics!

Very cool, Congratulations.

When I was looking for a elk rifle I did a lot of research and I noticed the 308 got a lot of respect I mean a lot over other bullets I was surprised.

This is what barnes bullets are for. The bullets are designed well. Surprised that it did not pass through but glad I got to see it. I know what I will be using for my next big game hunt. They are accurate and hit like the hammer of Thor! I have shot them but was a little unsure on how they would expand at 300 yards. I now know what to expect.

My wife killed her cow elk this year with her .308 . She used 150 grain corlots and it took 5 steps and tipped over. All my kids shot it when they started hunting and i pack that rifle quite often myself.

Looks like some good eating ahead!!

This is why I like Barnes bullets, great choice.
Probably wouldn't have had nearly the same results with a typical soft point.

Congrats! The TSX & TTSX are TOUGH bullets meany for penetration!

.308 is probably one of the best rifle calibers.

Congrats on your buffalo......how much meat did you get from it?

When you get access to a chronograph let us know what the velocity reads. I think 2700fps might be a little high estimate, but it doesn't make any difference in real life, terminal performance is what counts. I had a load years ago for my brothers 7mm-08. Chronographed at 2625, 145gr Speer flat base spritzer. He shot a good size mule deer buck running away at approximately 100-125 yds. Entered right rear quarter. We found it under the hide on the front left shoulder.

Buddy of mine from Main says that his whole family uses the .308 for their moose hunting up there.

That particular Ruger is probably the most beautiful non-tactical gun ever created by human beings! We have one chambered in a .243. I would drop everything to get one in a .308. Nothing beats a .308 IMO.

Sweet experience! That sounds like a blast!

I have the 77 in .243 also.Its a tack driver.I too would like it in .308.

Congratulations on getting a buffalo. Just remember when cooking it med rare is plenty much beyond that and they can be tough and chewy.

thrstyunderwater - What kind of scope are you using on that Ruger?

Congrats. That's one animal I want to hunt and is my favorite meat. I love .308's. I've had mine almost 30 years now and it still performs excellent. Lots of deer and elk taken with it.

X2 Allan

The 3.08 has been a favorite for the military in the M-14 (M21 now), because of its cost and ability to reach out.

That's what a lot of us qualified on at Fort Knox in 1966. Up to 400 yards was the distance. Starting at 100 yds., 200yds., 300 yds. and 400.

Mind you with a rear peep sight!!

Congrats! You need a Body shot of the Animal!

thanks for sharing-that bullet weight retention is incredible