I know the FGMM are good beyond 600 yards. But what about 100-600 yards? Id rather get one bullet and use that, than go from 168s and jump to 175s beyond 600yds. Granted Im not shooting beyond 600 yet, but I plan on soon... God willing haha
Are 175 FGMMs okay from 100-1000yds>
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Re: Are 175 FGMMs okay from 100-1000yds>
yep 168s are cheaper for 100-500 but I have always shot 175s from 20ft to 1100yds out of a 5R... only one data card to memorize
yep 168s are cheaper for 100-500 but I have always shot 175s from 20ft to 1100yds out of a 5R... only one data card to memorize
Re: Are 175 FGMMs okay from 100-1000yds>
Thanks fellas. And yeah, the little bit more money ( 1-2 bucks more ) Isnt the end of the world. And its easier to get data down.
Thanks fellas. And yeah, the little bit more money ( 1-2 bucks more ) Isnt the end of the world. And its easier to get data down.
Re: Are 175 FGMMs okay from 100-1000yds>
Yep, however I highly suggest you look at the Hornady 178gr BTHP.
Better BC than the SMK and they cost less. At close range they shoot the same as the 175SMK.
Yep, however I highly suggest you look at the Hornady 178gr BTHP.
Better BC than the SMK and they cost less. At close range they shoot the same as the 175SMK.
Re: Are 175 FGMMs okay from 100-1000yds>
Okay will do. How come we dont hear about it much on the forum? Its usually FGMM, SWA, or Handloads.
Okay will do. How come we dont hear about it much on the forum? Its usually FGMM, SWA, or Handloads.
Re: Are 175 FGMMs okay from 100-1000yds>
The 175 FGMM and the 175 PRVI both work well with same POI for me at 100 yards.
I recently shot a competition at 800 yards rem 700 USO 5-25 using PRVI 175 FMJBT.
I came in second to a guy who rolls his own.
The cost of the FGMM 175 about $21.00 per box.
The PRVI FMJBT 175 is about $14.00 per box.
I figured between the two I am covered.
The 175 FGMM and the 175 PRVI both work well with same POI for me at 100 yards.
I recently shot a competition at 800 yards rem 700 USO 5-25 using PRVI 175 FMJBT.
I came in second to a guy who rolls his own.
The cost of the FGMM 175 about $21.00 per box.
The PRVI FMJBT 175 is about $14.00 per box.
I figured between the two I am covered.
Re: Are 175 FGMMs okay from 100-1000yds>
<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: MrOneEyedBoh</div><div class="ubbcode-body">Okay will do. How come we dont hear about it much on the forum? Its usually FGMM, SWA, or Handloads. </div></div>
The only factory load I am aware of that using the 178BTHP right now is Hornady Superformance.
It may or may not work well in your rifle. They tend to be on the warm side.
<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: MrOneEyedBoh</div><div class="ubbcode-body">Okay will do. How come we dont hear about it much on the forum? Its usually FGMM, SWA, or Handloads. </div></div>
The only factory load I am aware of that using the 178BTHP right now is Hornady Superformance.
It may or may not work well in your rifle. They tend to be on the warm side.
Re: Are 175 FGMMs okay from 100-1000yds>
<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: opshin556</div><div class="ubbcode-body">The 175 FGMM and the 175 PRVI both work well with same POI for me at 100 yards.
I recently shot a competition at 800 yards rem 700 USO 5-25 using PRVI 175 FMJBT.</div></div>
My experience with PRVI Match is less than satisfactory in rifles that are capable of phenomenal accuracy.
<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: opshin556</div><div class="ubbcode-body">The 175 FGMM and the 175 PRVI both work well with same POI for me at 100 yards.
I recently shot a competition at 800 yards rem 700 USO 5-25 using PRVI 175 FMJBT.</div></div>
My experience with PRVI Match is less than satisfactory in rifles that are capable of phenomenal accuracy.
Re: Are 175 FGMMs okay from 100-1000yds>
LoneWolf,
I didnt even realize that it said 178gr. I assumed by glancing at it, that it was 175gr there. Sorry haha
LoneWolf,
I didnt even realize that it said 178gr. I assumed by glancing at it, that it was 175gr there. Sorry haha
Re: Are 175 FGMMs okay from 100-1000yds>
If you haven't already, try the 175's from www.southwestammunition.com
If you haven't already, try the 175's from www.southwestammunition.com
Re: Are 175 FGMMs okay from 100-1000yds>
I have seen they are running deals on the 175s and 168s now. Im tempted. But it would be easier for me to obtain the FGMMs versus a handloaded round. Say SWA goes under ( for whatever reason ) then I would have to accommodate my data cards again. Though a lot of people say they are damn near close tot he FGMM
I have seen they are running deals on the 175s and 168s now. Im tempted. But it would be easier for me to obtain the FGMMs versus a handloaded round. Say SWA goes under ( for whatever reason ) then I would have to accommodate my data cards again. Though a lot of people say they are damn near close tot he FGMM
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In my opinion, Southwest Ammo's 175gr SMK is better than FGMM. SWA rounds are about the closest thing to a handloaded round that you can get....or you can go to Bryan Litz and use his stuff. Both will easily shoot great groups from 1-1000 yards. Aint cheap but you get what you pay for....especially with the Lapua brass.
In my opinion, Southwest Ammo's 175gr SMK is better than FGMM. SWA rounds are about the closest thing to a handloaded round that you can get....or you can go to Bryan Litz and use his stuff. Both will easily shoot great groups from 1-1000 yards. Aint cheap but you get what you pay for....especially with the Lapua brass.
Re: Are 175 FGMMs okay from 100-1000yds>
plenty of options for an "OK" 175 gr to 1000
usually for a good or excellent options you will need to fine tune the load to the rifle, initially and possibly at intervals as the throat wears
by the time you use 2000 rds of match ammo you can buy a basic loading setup and components, IMO you will never understand the ammo part of shooting until forced to learn it for reloading
plenty of options for an "OK" 175 gr to 1000
usually for a good or excellent options you will need to fine tune the load to the rifle, initially and possibly at intervals as the throat wears
by the time you use 2000 rds of match ammo you can buy a basic loading setup and components, IMO you will never understand the ammo part of shooting until forced to learn it for reloading
Re: Are 175 FGMMs okay from 100-1000yds>
<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: LoneWolfUSMC</div><div class="ubbcode-body"><div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: MrOneEyedBoh</div><div class="ubbcode-body">Okay will do. How come we dont hear about it much on the forum? Its usually FGMM, SWA, or Handloads. </div></div>
The only factory load I am aware of that using the 178BTHP right now is Hornady Superformance.
It may or may not work well in your rifle. They tend to be on the warm side.
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Not entirely true. New load that caught my eye for the M14.
http://www.hornady.com/store/308-WIN-178-GR-BTHP/
<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: LoneWolfUSMC</div><div class="ubbcode-body"><div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: MrOneEyedBoh</div><div class="ubbcode-body">Okay will do. How come we dont hear about it much on the forum? Its usually FGMM, SWA, or Handloads. </div></div>
The only factory load I am aware of that using the 178BTHP right now is Hornady Superformance.
It may or may not work well in your rifle. They tend to be on the warm side.
</div></div>
Not entirely true. New load that caught my eye for the M14.
http://www.hornady.com/store/308-WIN-178-GR-BTHP/
Re: Are 175 FGMMs okay from 100-1000yds>
+ 1 for southwest ammo. I have used a couple hundred rounds of 175 SMK and it performed better than the FGMM in my 700P plus they are made with NEW winchester brass so you have quality brass when you decide to reload.
+ 1 for southwest ammo. I have used a couple hundred rounds of 175 SMK and it performed better than the FGMM in my 700P plus they are made with NEW winchester brass so you have quality brass when you decide to reload.
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