Ep. 458 | .308 SUPER is Better Than .300 SUPER WSM???

2026-08-10

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The .308 SUPER is here—and it might be one of the most interesting new .30-caliber cartridge concepts we've tested. In this episode, we put the Barnes 212-grain LRX Bore Rider to work in a .308-based case and answer the questions everyone is asking: Did we hit our target velocity? How does the .308 SUPER compare ballistically to the .300 SUPER WSM? What does terminal performance look like in 10% ordnance gel at 100 yards—and at extended range? Who is this cartridge built for?

The .308 SUPER is here—and it might be one of the most interesting new .30-caliber cartridge concepts we've tested.

In this episode, we put the Barnes 212-grain LRX Bore Rider to work in a .308-based case and answer the questions everyone is asking:

Did we hit our target velocity?
How does the .308 SUPER compare ballistically to the .300 SUPER WSM?
What does terminal performance look like in 10% ordnance gel at 100 yards—and at extended range?
Who is this cartridge built for?
What could the future hold with a purpose-built, high-pressure case?

And the big question: Could the .308 SUPER outperform Ryan Muckenhirn and Mark Boardman's beloved .300 SUPER WSM?

Long-range shooter, handloader, hunter, or cartridge nerd, this episode dives into the data, testing, and where the .308 SUPER could fit in the future of .30-caliber performance.

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