I have recently acquired a Centurion Arms SPR barrel and am working on a load for it. As I rarely have an opportunity to shoot past 200 yds I've settled on a 69 gr bullet for now. I do realize that I will have to try everything first, as every barrel is different. I'm just wondering if anyone would care to share their experiences between Nosler's 69 gr HPBT and the 69 gr SMK. I do believe the barrel I'm using has been "optimized" for the Sierra bullet, it's just that the Nosler's appear to be nearly identical, but more cost effective.
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Re: 69 gr SMK VS. Nosler
They're pretty much the same.
Also if you only have ~ 200 yards to shoot at think about a flat base bullet like 60 vmax they seem to group better close in.
They're pretty much the same.
Also if you only have ~ 200 yards to shoot at think about a flat base bullet like 60 vmax they seem to group better close in.
Re: 69 gr SMK VS. Nosler
Nearly identical results between SMK and the Nosler CC's in my RRA 20" Varmint. I just look for whichever is cheaper.
Nearly identical results between SMK and the Nosler CC's in my RRA 20" Varmint. I just look for whichever is cheaper.
Re: 69 gr SMK VS. Nosler
I have gotten less weight variance in the sierra bullets but really how much difference is a few tenths of a grain guna make at 200 yds
I have gotten less weight variance in the sierra bullets but really how much difference is a few tenths of a grain guna make at 200 yds
Re: 69 gr SMK VS. Nosler
my CZ 527 Varmint 9 twist really loves the 69 SMK in LC brass,CCI 400 primers and 25 grs Varget at 3060 fps,,it will average less than .5 at 100 and I have shot some less than 5 inch groups at 600 with it,
my CZ 527 Varmint 9 twist really loves the 69 SMK in LC brass,CCI 400 primers and 25 grs Varget at 3060 fps,,it will average less than .5 at 100 and I have shot some less than 5 inch groups at 600 with it,
Re: 69 gr SMK VS. Nosler
In my 1-9 Bushmaster barrel, the 69 SMK is sub MOA, but he Nosler bullets won't group under 2 MOA.
(This is using RE15, LC Brass, and 205M primers)
In my 1-9 Bushmaster barrel, the 69 SMK is sub MOA, but he Nosler bullets won't group under 2 MOA.
(This is using RE15, LC Brass, and 205M primers)
Re: 69 gr SMK VS. Nosler
If you are shooting on paper for score The sierras will be the better bullet. Other than that the Noslers shoot just fine for a tad bit cheaper.
If you are shooting on paper for score The sierras will be the better bullet. Other than that the Noslers shoot just fine for a tad bit cheaper.
Re: 69 gr SMK VS. Nosler
<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: 1lnbrdg</div><div class="ubbcode-body">I've never been able to tell the differenc betwixt SMK's and Noslers on paper but that's my experience. I've gone to shooting the Noslers exclusively due to the price. </div></div>
I would have to agree. I even went to the Hornady 68 gr BTHP's.
<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: 1lnbrdg</div><div class="ubbcode-body">I've never been able to tell the differenc betwixt SMK's and Noslers on paper but that's my experience. I've gone to shooting the Noslers exclusively due to the price. </div></div>
I would have to agree. I even went to the Hornady 68 gr BTHP's.
Re: 69 gr SMK VS. Nosler
I shot 69 SMKs in NRA Service Rifle competition for years and switched to Noslers due to price. My scores are the same. I've been shooting a lot of .30 175 Noslers as well, again, same results as the Sierras.
I shot 69 SMKs in NRA Service Rifle competition for years and switched to Noslers due to price. My scores are the same. I've been shooting a lot of .30 175 Noslers as well, again, same results as the Sierras.
Re: 69 gr SMK VS. Nosler
I've loaded up a few 60 gr v max's to try. I'm also going to pick up a box of Nosler's to try, I too couldn't tell the difference the last time I loaded them for my Colt 1/9. I'll have to look into the 63 gr semi-points too.
Thanks for the input gentlemen, and keep it coming. Maybe someone with my specific barrel would also like to chime in.
I've loaded up a few 60 gr v max's to try. I'm also going to pick up a box of Nosler's to try, I too couldn't tell the difference the last time I loaded them for my Colt 1/9. I'll have to look into the 63 gr semi-points too.
Thanks for the input gentlemen, and keep it coming. Maybe someone with my specific barrel would also like to chime in.
Re: 69 gr SMK VS. Nosler
I shoot highpower and use 69 Nosler Custom Comps with 24.5 grains RL15. tack driver load. I use the same for 200/300. for 600 and 800,900, and 1000 with my RR NM I just go with the 80 grain Nosler Custom Comp. Same 24.5 grains RL 15.
all with Lapua brass
works for me and is simple.
My particular NM didnt like the 77 at all.
I shoot highpower and use 69 Nosler Custom Comps with 24.5 grains RL15. tack driver load. I use the same for 200/300. for 600 and 800,900, and 1000 with my RR NM I just go with the 80 grain Nosler Custom Comp. Same 24.5 grains RL 15.
all with Lapua brass
works for me and is simple.
My particular NM didnt like the 77 at all.
