
Show Notes
The .308 SUPER episode of Cartridge Talks sparked plenty of questions and conversation. Now, Mark Boardman and Ryan Muckenhirn are back to address your comments, tackle viewer questions, and clear up the confusion surrounding the .308 SUPER. In this episode, we unpack the discussion, provide additional context, and set the record straight on .308 SUPER.
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