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Ok, i was at the range today testing out my first batch of handloaded ammunition. Lets just say i was a little less than pleased
. The guy in the booth next to me had what looked about $8000 worth of high-quality sniper rifles (he might have been a police sniper or just a really big enthusiast). We started talking and I mentioned I was handlaoding. He asked me what i was loading and i told him; 200gr Sierra Matchking bullets with 47.1 grains of IMR-4350 powder (i got this load straight out of a handloading manual which said it was supposed to be accurate). He said that the 200gr was overkill and that I use the 165, 168, or 175gr Matchking Bullet with Varget powder. So heres my question:
What has been the most accurate recipe for a .308 cartidge that you handloaders have discovered?
I have a Savage 10FP with a 24" barrel and 1" in 10" twist.
I know the problem is not the gun or the shooter because I can put 5 shots under a quarter with 168gr Federal Gold Medal Match ammo consistently.
What has been the most accurate recipe for a .308 cartidge that you handloaders have discovered?
I have a Savage 10FP with a 24" barrel and 1" in 10" twist.
I know the problem is not the gun or the shooter because I can put 5 shots under a quarter with 168gr Federal Gold Medal Match ammo consistently.