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.
Thin_White_Duke ago
Watch out for those .270s
Especially the ones with a high powered scope...