Recommendations for factory loads for rifle check

[AkosPrime]

If one doesn't have access to hand loads, which I don't currently, and you were going to check out a rifle to try to find factory ammo that it liked best which 3-4 loads would you grab first? My plan is to basically buy 1 box of each and run them through the rifle. Assume the rifle is a modern semi-auto such as a LWRC REPR, POF-USA P308, or GAP-10. Appreciate the assistance.

 

[Rando]

Re: Recommendations for factory loads for rifle check

Federal Gold Medal Match, Black Hills, and if you have a tighter budget Prvi Partizan Match. in both 168 and 175s depending on length and twist. many say the GMM has the least ES/SD of all, but I haven't confirmed that personally. those are the best places to start. good luck

 

[gstaylorg]

Re: Recommendations for factory loads for rifle check

A few options:

FGMM 168 gr SMK
FGMM 175 gr SMK
Black Hills 168 gr SMK
Black Hills 175 gr SMK
Hornady 178 gr BTHP
Hornady 168 gr A-Max
CorBon 155 gr Scenar
CorBon 190 gr SMK
Applied Ballistics 175 gr Berger Tactical

 

[Elnino31]

Re: Recommendations for factory loads for rifle check

These are pretty much the only factory loads that I look for. They go on sale every now and then and I'll try to stock up.

FGMM 168 gr SMK
FGMM 175 gr SMK

 

[AkosPrime]

Re: Recommendations for factory loads for rifle check

Thank you guys very much, I appreciate the input.