At the gunshop today and picked up a sps tact 308 in a bell and carlson stock and a bolt knob for 799. First things first is ordering a egw base,rings and a scope. Which ammo does the sps tact like? I plan on a muzzle break down the road,who can install one? Pics to come Tuesday.
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Re: bought a 308 today
Get a Seekins base & rings www.seekinsprecision.com and check out www.southwestammunition.com for their .308 175gr SMK's
Get a Seekins base & rings www.seekinsprecision.com and check out www.southwestammunition.com for their .308 175gr SMK's
Re: bought a 308 today
<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: Truth223</div><div class="ubbcode-body"> Which ammo does the sps tact like? </div></div>
I cant help you on factory ammo but if you reload a few of us here will have some tips.
Also if you do go with EGW it is worth it to get the HD model.
<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: Truth223</div><div class="ubbcode-body"> Which ammo does the sps tact like? </div></div>
I cant help you on factory ammo but if you reload a few of us here will have some tips.
Also if you do go with EGW it is worth it to get the HD model.
Re: bought a 308 today
Definitely not 150 gr FMJ-BT - Federal American Eagle. At least it doesn't shoot well in mine. I live in Las Vegas and with that ammo it tends to end up in California. I've found the 165 grain and up is best especially 175 Sierra Match Kings.
Definitely not 150 gr FMJ-BT - Federal American Eagle. At least it doesn't shoot well in mine. I live in Las Vegas and with that ammo it tends to end up in California. I've found the 165 grain and up is best especially 175 Sierra Match Kings.
Re: bought a 308 today
Congrats on the rifle, 168 FGMM shoots sub moa in both my SPS-T and SPS-V.
Congrats on the rifle, 168 FGMM shoots sub moa in both my SPS-T and SPS-V.
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<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: roggom</div><div class="ubbcode-body">Congrats on the rifle, 168 FGMM shoots sub moa in both my SPS-T and SPS-V.
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Im going to buy a couple boxes of 168 and 175 to see what the gun likes. Im trying to figure out which direction to go for optics. I spent a lot of dough on my last AR build,so my optic budget for the .308 is only $300 or so
Anyone have any recommendations?
<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: roggom</div><div class="ubbcode-body">Congrats on the rifle, 168 FGMM shoots sub moa in both my SPS-T and SPS-V.
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Im going to buy a couple boxes of 168 and 175 to see what the gun likes. Im trying to figure out which direction to go for optics. I spent a lot of dough on my last AR build,so my optic budget for the .308 is only $300 or so
Anyone have any recommendations? Re: bought a 308 today
Wait about a month for the release of the mil-mil SWFA SS fixed power's.
Wait about a month for the release of the mil-mil SWFA SS fixed power's.
Re: bought a 308 today
<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: Niles Coyote</div><div class="ubbcode-body">Wait about a month for the release of the mil-mil SWFA SS fixed power's. </div></div>
Im going on vacation in two weeks so I need something on the rifle before then.
<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: Niles Coyote</div><div class="ubbcode-body">Wait about a month for the release of the mil-mil SWFA SS fixed power's. </div></div>
Im going on vacation in two weeks so I need something on the rifle before then.
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Liberty Optics
call Liberty Optics - his name is Scott and start asking questions he will help you out in the scope department.
Liberty Optics
call Liberty Optics - his name is Scott and start asking questions he will help you out in the scope department.
Re: bought a 308 today
My suggestion will be that with the FGMM, choosing between the 168 and the 175 will not be as much about which is more accurate than about how far are you shooting. If you're actually shooting beyond 800yd, the 175 will be the better choice. For most other brands, this advice will probably also apply.
The EGW is an outstanding choice, but for future reference, it's at its best under exceptionally rough handling. Lesser components will work well enough for those of us who don't have to live a rough and tumble shooting lifestyle.
If you don't handload, start as soon as is practical.
If you don't have a 22 trainer, you'e missing out on an opportunity to do the bulk of the marksmanship improvement grunt work on a platform that favors the obligatory repetition in a more pleasant and affordable manner.
Great optics are great optics, but if their cost and your wallet dictate that their acquisition seriously delays your entry into serious shooting, it may pay to consider an intermediate set of optics. That intermediate scope will still have a home as an upgrade on your trainer.
Finally, nobody gets really good at this stuff on their own. Find folks who already do this pretty well and enjoy their company.
Greg
My suggestion will be that with the FGMM, choosing between the 168 and the 175 will not be as much about which is more accurate than about how far are you shooting. If you're actually shooting beyond 800yd, the 175 will be the better choice. For most other brands, this advice will probably also apply.
The EGW is an outstanding choice, but for future reference, it's at its best under exceptionally rough handling. Lesser components will work well enough for those of us who don't have to live a rough and tumble shooting lifestyle.
If you don't handload, start as soon as is practical.
If you don't have a 22 trainer, you'e missing out on an opportunity to do the bulk of the marksmanship improvement grunt work on a platform that favors the obligatory repetition in a more pleasant and affordable manner.
Great optics are great optics, but if their cost and your wallet dictate that their acquisition seriously delays your entry into serious shooting, it may pay to consider an intermediate set of optics. That intermediate scope will still have a home as an upgrade on your trainer.
Finally, nobody gets really good at this stuff on their own. Find folks who already do this pretty well and enjoy their company.
Greg
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Thanks for the help everyone. Heres what I have on order so far...
Bushnell 3200 10x mil/mil scope
Burris xtr low rings
EGW 20 Moa base
Harris BRSM 6-9 bipod with pod lock
100 rounds of Federal 168 gr SMK
40 rounds of Federal 175 gr SMK
First range trip will be in a week and a half.
Thanks for the help everyone. Heres what I have on order so far...
Bushnell 3200 10x mil/mil scope
Burris xtr low rings
EGW 20 Moa base
Harris BRSM 6-9 bipod with pod lock
100 rounds of Federal 168 gr SMK
40 rounds of Federal 175 gr SMK
First range trip will be in a week and a half.
Re: bought a 308 today
I used some HSM 168 AMAX's with nice results. 4 sub MOA groups from (unfortunately) one 20rd box. One was under .4" and one under .6". I have 120 rds of 175 FGMM's and 200 rds of 175 SMK southwest "standard" on the way to try as well.
I used some HSM 168 AMAX's with nice results. 4 sub MOA groups from (unfortunately) one 20rd box. One was under .4" and one under .6". I have 120 rds of 175 FGMM's and 200 rds of 175 SMK southwest "standard" on the way to try as well.
