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  1. C

    Range Report HSM 190 SMK range report

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  2. Anvil

    I'm not getting consistent C.O,A.L. with SMK's

    I have a question for you guys, I have been reloading 175gr SMK HPBT for a few months now. I try to keep my C.O.A.L. at 2.830. I have noticed from the start that my COAL always varies between 2.828 and 2.835. Quite frankly it's driving me crazy because accuracy and consistency go hand and hand...
  3. nashlaw

    110gr SMK's in 30/06

    I have a Winchester Featherweight that tips the scales at about 7.5 pounds. The 155's and heavier bullets are just not a lot of fun to shoot. I wanted a plinking load and began using the accuracy load from the Sierra manual. It is a bunch of RL15(I forget the exact chg wt) under the 110...
  4. shoot4fun

    RL17 with 175 SMK in 308 Range Report

    Weather was sunny with a temp of 68 degrees. My range is at around 400 ft above sea level. The rifle is a GAP, Schnider barrel, 1 in 11 twist. All loads measure 2.80" OAL. Powder charges measured with a Chargemaster and loads assembled with Forster Benchrest dies. Velocity numbers are based on...
  5. vprtoad

    .260 with 142 smk OAL

    what is the .260's oal with a 142 smk .... will it fit in a B/O DM and still be loaded with bullet at neck shoulder junction and still fit in a detach mag
  6. H

    Nosler 175 vs 175 smk

    Are the Nosler 175 comp bullets any good? How do they compare to the 175 smk? My local store has a bunch & thinking about trying some.
  7. Dustin Morris

    300 grain SMK in 338 LM question

    I have a 9.5 twist krieger barrel on a surgeon xl action. I found a load that will shoot the 300 grainers pretty well it's imr 4350 but the velocity is only 2650 fps. I was wondering if any one else has any loads that are faster than this that will shoot 1/2 moa or better. Trying to find a load...
  8. pell1203

    .223 Rem BH 68gr Match and 69gr SMK differences?

    Very little info on Black Hills web site on differences... search has not been very helpful. Background... Myself and two buddies are getting new .223 Rem rifles and want to have some ammo when they get here and were wondering which all around load to try out first. Rifles are 16" and 20" 1:8...
  9. 2

    Ramshot Magnum powder for 107 SMK?

    Anyone have any experience with this powder in a .243 Win? I getting annoyed with the unavailability of Hodgdon powders and am considering trying the Ramshot.
  10. C

    240 SMK in a 1 in 10 ?????

    Has anyone shot the 240 through a 1 in 10 and got good stability and long range trajectory?? Getting ready to send barrel and action to get fit, but now don't know if should get a different barrel. Bought a Shilen #8 for this 300 WM build but kinda wanted to try the 240's. Will he Make it...
  11. LSUbeatUby40

    Choose... 190gr SMK's or 190gr Berger VLD's..

    Since me and a buddy decided to go into reloading, I need some match bullets for shooting the 30-06..
  12. G

    [b]Berber 175 VLD vs. Sierra 175 SMK[/b]

    Is there that much difference when using long range? Which do you guys prefer?
  13. T

    69 gr. SMK HPBT need load!

    It's for my Remington police tactical 223. 1/9 twist. I'm looking for a target load for use at a 100 yards. I can shoot a one inch group at a hundred yards with factory ammo but i think i can do better. thanks for the help.
  14. JC Steel

    Range Report SMK bullets for hunting

    Has anyone had experience with Sierra MatchKing bullets for hunting varmints. I have a 22-250 that I shoot 80 grain SMK's with. I would like to be able to shoot only one bullet with this gun. Is this 80 grain bullet capable to taking say coyotes and smaller? Thanks for the advice!!
  15. corrigidor

    Range Report Best factory 77gr SMK for a SPR

    Any opinions-- FGMM out of my Noveske 18" is only clocking at 2500ft/sec. Without having to roll my own.. is there anyone else making hotter 77gr match load (MK262 stuff aside)? Corbon perhaps? Core