Help with choosing ammo supplier .308 175 Match

[Jethro3898]

Guys,

I have a little disposable Christmas money and wanted to make my first bulk ammo purchase. I'm looking at getting at least 200 rounds. The brass <span style="text-decoration: underline">will</span> be reloaded once shot. I shoot a DPMS SASS (18" barrel).

I'm looking to get 175SMK .308 Match ammo. I see that Southwest Ammo and Copper Creek are both sponsors here. I'd like to know if anyone suggest ones over the other. Both sell the ammo at relatively similar pricing and I know both are held in good regard around here as far as customer service, etc.

I'm really looking for performance opinions.

Copper Creek has some 175 SMK that seems mighty fast: "2,590 fps from 18" barrel". $180 for 200 rounds.
Southwest says 2,650 fps from a 24" barrel (6" longer than my barrel). $211 for 200 rounds.
To add even more confusion to my decision, Southwest sells this "run-n-gun" ammo that is considerably cheaper, but I don't know if it is "less accurate" or not. $161 for 200 rounds.

It all boils down to any assistance being appreciated. I would like opinions anyone who has experience with any of the ammunition above. I don't mind paying Southwest the $211 if it is the <span style="text-decoration: underline">best performer</span> of the bunch, but obviously the money difference can be used to buy more boxes.


Jethro

 

[KillShot]

Re: Help with choosing ammo supplier .308 175 Match

Palmetto State Armory is also a Hide sponsor and they sell the Federal Gold Medal Match 175smk for $18.99/box with shipping as $12 per 500rds. I recently purchased 200rds and the total cost was $204.

Personally, I would rather purchase factory loads than purchase a reload when the price is within $1 of each other.

 

[Jethro3898]

Re: Help with choosing ammo supplier .308 175 Match

That is a good deal. Thanks for chiming in Killshot.
I just moved from Tulsa/Bixby about a year and a half ago. I'm building the new Hardesty museum out there right now.

At that price at Palmetto State, is there any reason to buy from SW or CC? Is their ammo "better" than FGMM?

My gun likes the Federal stuff. I had read a lot about people buying from Southwest and was wondering since FGMM can be had for roughly the same price, does SW's or CC's ammo perform better (i.e. more consistent MV, better brass, etc.).


Thank again for the replies guys. I'm completely new to this stuff.

 

[David_M]

Re: Help with choosing ammo supplier .308 175 Match

While I agree with Killshot's logic. Copper creek is running a 12% discount right now. I just ordered 200 rounds and the total was $170 including shipping. Food for thought, good luck with whatever you decide to do.

David M