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Most accurate powder for .308 / 147 gr FMJ / 168 gr. Match
- Thread starter Lone Bear
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How much reloading homework have you done for this particular use?
DSA rifle huh? Lower your expectations of accuracy.
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What I meant was the most accurate load for this caliber in the DSA 58 AT ONE HUNDRED YARDS then later at further distance. Using FMJ and MATCH BULLETS. Lone Bear!
Going to need more information
Only you and your gun will know that through doing load development.
Also Match Bullets? Bergers? SMK's? which bullets specifically
Only you and your gun will know that through doing load development.
Also Match Bullets? Bergers? SMK's? which bullets specifically
You need to do your own homework for your own rifle.
I don't think this guy knows shit from shinola to be honest. Best stop wasting time.
FALs ain't known to be tack drivers...I wouldn't worry too much about it using FMJs and I certainly wouldn't waist a match bullet through one.
BTW this thread belongs in the reloading section. Reloading advice, reloading forum
Get it?
Lake City or Federal brass, 42.5gr TAC powder, 2.700"
I wouldn't bother shooting match bullets through a DSA FAL
Just trying to do some target shooting at the range , after put on my DSA 58 a Night Force 5x20 scope all I could get with 47 gr. WW 748 is two to three inches at one hundred yards. Looking for at least a half inch to one inch same distance .
Try a different rifle. Honestly two to three inches at one hundred yards with an FN FAL is peak performance.
You’ll need to stop smoking crack so you have money for all the ammo spent in this endeavor!
An FAL isn't a 0.5-1.0 MOA rifle no matter what. I know, I had one, and I sold it. Shoot whatever the rifle runs with, and be happy you got 2-3 inch groups. Many only shoot in the 3-4 inch range.
Is your FAL brand new or considered broken in? Does it have any cycling or bolt holdback issues? Asking as it would affect my powder recommendation. The basic Hornady 155gr BTHP shoots best out of my FAL. I stay away from any bullets with plastic ballistic tips just to ensure consistent chambering.
My FAL is at least five years old. Barrel broke in to their specs. Just installed a Night Force 5 x20 illuminated . The only loads I've shot in it was both reloads 46.5 gr. WW 748 for the one forty seven gr. By Extreme FMJ and the one eighty six match HP Bullets that I had a bulk of bought on sale two years ago, loaded with WW 748 with about forty five grains CCI Primers Both shoot about the same , two to three inches at one hundred yards. No problems. With the long twenty six inch std. barrel. So far I use the Speer , Hornady reloading Manuel's. I believe the Extreme FMJ's are more accurate. 155 gr. BTHP I will try in the spring range time. Not any time soon , it's hunting season . Thank you for your reply. I will keep you posted on other powers as I check them out. Lone Bear!
Not the most accurate rifle? My AR 15 shoots more accurate. I'll experiment with different powders and bullets if the accuracy doesn't improve to at least two inches, I'll replace it with a heavy barrel bolt action like a Remington 700 or close to it. Thank you for your reply! Lone Bear !
Accuracy seems to be a problem in the DSA STG 58. 46.0 gr WW 748 will give you two at best to three inches at one hundred yards with the Night Force 5x20 . My Colt AR 15 with a 1x9 twist gives better. I'll experiment with different powders and bullets. A lot more experenced shooters have already been there and done that, they already know!
I'd just shoot 147gr ball ammo in a FAL and not have high expectations. I'd find a ball powder like TAC or BLC2 that meters well and play with it a little. If I found a loaf thar shot similar or even a little better than LC M80 then I'd just stick with it.
Trying to find the most Accurate 147 is kinda like picking the clay brick with highest BC
If your going to try just start with better bullets.
If your going to try just start with better bullets.
Kind of reminds me of the following saying, “Measure it with a micrometer, mark it with a grease pencil, and split it with an axe”.
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