Sumo, sounds like you had a "blast"!  I've always wanted one of those SOCOMs.  While I don't really like the .308 for hunting (I like really fast rounds),  I do think it's a great cartridge.  I ended up with a Rock River LAR-8 (I know, Architect, it's a hobby grade firearm).  Since I have a R-25 in .243 win, I've never shot the LAR-8.  And based on some of what I've read here, I may trade it for a real .308.  I should be able to get a fairly straight across trade for a good one. 
308 is my favorite hunting round 
I know, the .308 is a great hunting round.  But, after shooting a .270 WSM, .257 Weatherby Mag, .204 Ruger and light .243 Win, I like having a MPBR over 300 Yards.  Although, I have a drop chart pasted to the stock of all my hunting guns, I like being able to point and shoot.  I do practice often.  In the winter, I shoot almost every weekend.
That being said, there's almost nothing a .308 cannot do that those rounds can.  I've just become accustomed to fast rounds.
I did not mean to "dog" your favorite hunting round.