Range Report SW .308 175smk range report

[Prison Mike]

I had a pretty awesome day at the range today with a buddy of mine from the local area ("shooten" here on the hide). We were supposed to reload some rounds today but I didn't allow enough time for the brass to dry so we decided to make a trip to the range instead. He brought out his chrono and we made a day of it. I've been shooting SW ammo for a while now, but today was the first time getting to run the new ammo that Southwest offers that replaced the "Run N Gun" through a chrono. The numbers were very very consistent and, as always, the ammo was pretty accurate.

<span style="text-decoration: underline">Rifle</span>
.308 Remington 700 APA
Schneider 24" barrel 1:11 twist.

<span style="text-decoration: underline">Velocities</span>
1. 2708
2. 2718
3. 2702
4. 2706
5. 2699

These were only the first five rounds that we took the velocities on. All in all the day was a great way to spend some time collecting good data for my rifle. My only concern was the possibility of some slight overpressure. I saw cratering in the primer and a little buildup on the neck of the brass from the bullet but other than that, things were perfect. Great job Southwest. Another satisfied customer.

And here is a picture of two of the five shot groups.

 

[DJ 480]

Re: SW .308 175smk range report

did u get any measurements on the groups. hard to get an idea of the size of the target... I appreciate the write up I am gonna order some of this for my trg

 

[earthquake]

Re: SW .308 175smk range report

Thanks for the report. I've been looking to get some of this ammo, but know nothing of FC brass. My rifle did not like the LC brass on the Run'-n'-Gun, but loves their Match ammo in the Win brass. I think I'll pick up some of this to try in order to save a little dough. Thanks again.

 

[Prison Mike]

Re: SW .308 175smk range report

No problem. I never got a measurement. I should've just put a nickle up next to the groups or something. I haven't had a chance to compare all the different Southwest types but all of it shoots lights out in my rifle. Good stuff

 

[Guest]

Re: SW .308 175smk range report

Nice shooting man, and thanks for your time posting a range report.

 

[dlklamfo]

Re: SW .308 175smk range report

Some good shooting there! Keep up the good work!

 

[jonthomps]

Re: SW .308 175smk range report

Great report and thank God for posting individual shot velocities! I've been wondering what the ES on SW ammo is - now I know. I've got a 23-inch 11.25" twist barrel so I think I'll give this stuff a try next time I need to stock up. Thanks again.

 

[Prison Mike]

Re: SW .308 175smk range report

<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: jonthomps</div><div class="ubbcode-body">Great report and thank God for posting individual shot velocities! I've been wondering what the ES on SW ammo is - now I know. I've got a 23-inch 11.25" twist barrel so I think I'll give this stuff a try next time I need to stock up. Thanks again. </div></div>

You're welcome. And nice reloading bench

 

[Drgonzo_1981]

Re: SW .308 175smk range report

Wow, that is some es! I don't think any "match" ammo that I have run through the chrony has been that good. The only fgmm that I have run, 168gr ran like 40-50fps es. Hornady superformance for 7rm in 139 and 162gr were running right at 50fps. Am poor though, so haven't really run more than 20rds of each!

 

[1Sg (ret)]

Re: SW .308 175smk range report

<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: COfox</div><div class="ubbcode-body">Thanks for the report. I've been looking to get some of this ammo, but know nothing of FC brass. My rifle did not like the LC brass on the Run'-n'-Gun, but loves their Match ammo in the Win brass. I think I'll pick up some of this to try in order to save a little dough. Thanks again.</div></div> I have a good quanity of the FC/W date brass.It is very consistant,It is military brass,and it weighs 180ish.All weigh in the same grain like the higher end brass.