AZ, best of luck to you at 1,000 yards. I looks like you have good loads work up.
Thanks Sat Cong, when I finally get it together I'll let you know and maybe you can teach me some more of what you know.
AZ
AZ, best of luck to you at 1,000 yards. I looks like you have good loads work up.
AZ, unfortunately, no. I did use them in the match I was in about two weeks ago, but this match only required my shots to be as accurate as "minute of steel". I will say this I honestly wouldn't trust the posted MV that Lapua posted (at least in regards to it's loaded ammo). I used those numbers just to get balk park dope via JBM's and Lapuas own ballistic App. My first string of fire were five targets 900 to 1100 yards. All misses.
After trouble shooting in between stages I used a generic MV of 2650fps ( the same as 175 SMK's), and reworked my dope. I was able to hit steel out to 900 using that dope but I think the 2650 was a bit generous as my shots were still lower than center mass hits (6 inch steel targets). Windage was not a problem though.
My problem is until I am able to get a chrono I don't know the true velocity of the round which for now I can only determine is between 2602 and 2650fps. Maybe more in the 2625-2650 fps range. I want to also find out what powder Lapua is using in its loaded ammunition, from there Ill try to see what charge they are using and i'll also take other measurements such as the OAL, seating depth and so on.
Ill try to take care of that in the upcoming week, Ill also try to be as detailed as you guys are in my findings.
Should be you teach me.Thanks Sat Cong, when I finally get it together I'll let you know and maybe you can teach me some more of what you know.
AZ
Thank you. Your statement actually supported something I had been pondering since I first started shooting the loaded 175 Lapuas and noticed thier posted MV seemed especially slow compared to what I had been used to shooting with FGMM (SMK). I was under the impression fast bullet = better, Now I am learning not always the case.