Range Report 168 gr AMAX at 1000 yards

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Jan 7, 2008
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I am getting 2575 fps out of my M14 with this bullet which translates to around 1150 fps at 1000 yards. Does anyone know if that is enough to remain stable or will it keyhole? I ran numbers on Sierra 175 gr at 2600 just for the hell of it and came up with 1191 fps at 1000, so not much different.
 
Re: 168 gr AMAX at 1000 yards

It should remain stable.

even though its anecdotal, I have shot 168 out of a 26" barrel turnbolt to 1300 yards.

NOT the most consistent, but i wouldn't want to be standing downrange
 
Re: 168 gr AMAX at 1000 yards

Only one way to find out for sure. Shoot it. It will be close but might surprise you.
 
Re: 168 gr AMAX at 1000 yards

I figured it would be close, I have a 1000 yard shoot coming up in June that I will make an attempt at. Couldn't hurt to send a few downrange.

Rob, I think the date is June 14th if you are interested in coming out.