It generally refers to the ammo used. In this case .308 could be considered a high power round. As opposed to something like a .22 or even a .40 since generally .40 and .45 is not used in rifles because it doesn't have desirable ballistic characteristics for long range engagement.
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clamhurt_legbeard ago
You used the term "high-powered rifle" without defining it. Now you've linked to something that doesn't even mention the term.
Do YOU not even know what you even mean? I'll ask again:
What are you trying to say with the term "high-powered rifle", and how does that differ from a regular rifle?
Str8Dope ago
It generally refers to the ammo used. In this case .308 could be considered a high power round. As opposed to something like a .22 or even a .40 since generally .40 and .45 is not used in rifles because it doesn't have desirable ballistic characteristics for long range engagement.
clamhurt_legbeard ago
So, in your opinion, by "high-powered rifle", OP meant "a rifle that doesn't shoot .22lr or pistol rounds"?
That's just a regular rifle. By your definition, almost all rifles are "high-powered rifles", making the distinction meaningless.
Str8Dope ago
Just trying to clarify what I believe was meant. I don't use the term. I call them my boomsticks.
clamhurt_legbeard ago
Yeah, I figured it out. Check the rest of the posts he made. He's Australian, doesn't know anything about guns at all. Just likes gun control.
Str8Dope ago
Well that is logical because gun control clearly works.
Australia was a prison colony. Don't expect the best and brightest.