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175gr. SMK's
Thanks Gunner I think I found the sweet spot. Now I have a itch to try 1000yds never even thought about shooting that far but sounds like fun.- drafter58
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175gr. SMK's
Hey folks took your advice and dropped my load down to 43.5gr Varget and got these results 3 good hits and 1 flyer. I think its a 6 or 8 inch plate. Probably couldn't do it again but got the pic for memories. Thanks for the advice. Kent- drafter58
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shooting 308 175gr. smk's
Thanks for your reply sako. I know part of my problem the the basics since I'm just learning. If it was my pistol I would be fine. What you said about the powder charge is something I thought about. My best group was actually with 44 grains. I will try that next and work on my fundamentals and...- drafter58
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shooting 308 175gr. smk's
Thanks for the comments guys. Twists rate is 1:12, from a bipod, 10mph wind 1/4 value, temp 95 degrees, dang thing was driving me nuts. I have a Millet TRS which has been a good scope. 2500fps according to Strelok. My elevation was fine but could not get left to right to work. Scope maybe?- drafter58
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shooting 308 175gr. smk's
Hey folks I'm new to the forum and was wondering if anyone with a Remington SPS 308 20" bbl. has had problems with SMK's at 400yds or more? At 100yds it will shoot 1/2" groups. Took it to the range today and burned 50 rds and hit a 14" plate maybe 10 times. The more I shot the madder I got. I...- drafter58
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