At the range last weekend another shooter suggested VLD's over the 175 SMK's we were shooting from my son's AR-10 at 1000 yards. They "only" have minute of angle steel there- so hits ain't a piece of cake... and most shots were literally within inches of the gong- but no cigars.
As it was, it was a really nice day for LR shooting, very little wind and mostly none to quarter value at our backs.
My concerns about viability:
While VLD's would definitely perform better, they'd have a long jump...
Using Varget, we're already approaching a compressed load with the SMK's. VLD's will seat deeper in the case, either compressing the load more, or requiring to reduce (not really an option).
Would a different powder be more appropriate for use with heavy VLD's?
Suggestions appreciated!
As it was, it was a really nice day for LR shooting, very little wind and mostly none to quarter value at our backs.
My concerns about viability:
While VLD's would definitely perform better, they'd have a long jump...
Using Varget, we're already approaching a compressed load with the SMK's. VLD's will seat deeper in the case, either compressing the load more, or requiring to reduce (not really an option).
Would a different powder be more appropriate for use with heavy VLD's?
Suggestions appreciated!