It's been a while since I started a thread and with the recent rash of phone calls I've been receiving I thought I might post this information for those that might need it.
The jest of phone calls is this, guy calls with a Remington 700 chambered in 308, SPS, PSS, VS etc. that just won’t shoot. He's tried everything and still, no love, no joy. Of course we cover scope rings, base, guard screws, magazine box binding, crowns etc. During the conversations I've found that there are two things the caller hasn’t tried with his ammo;
1-Factory FGMM or Hornaday Match in 175 SMK's or 178's
2-Lapua Brass, CCIBR2 Primers, 41.0 to 42.5 grains of H4895 and 175 SMK's loaded to 2.800"
All callers have been ready to either back over their rifle or send them in for a full re-build, no lie. They've all been at their wits ends. After sharing this info with all callers I've received follow up calls and or emails thanking me for saving them their money. To date, the callers have all had success with the above and avoided gunsmithing services. I certainly don’t mind taking the money and building a rifle but I do find a certain level of satisfaction knowing I've helped my fellow man save some of his hard earned cash.
The load I've listed above has worked in all 308's I've owned and shot, it flat out works. To most here, this info is of no use or is old news but, if you find your self in a slight bind and just need to verify the accuracy of your 308 use the 2 suggestions above. If they don’t work, call your favorite gunsmith, you're in need of his services.
The jest of phone calls is this, guy calls with a Remington 700 chambered in 308, SPS, PSS, VS etc. that just won’t shoot. He's tried everything and still, no love, no joy. Of course we cover scope rings, base, guard screws, magazine box binding, crowns etc. During the conversations I've found that there are two things the caller hasn’t tried with his ammo;
1-Factory FGMM or Hornaday Match in 175 SMK's or 178's
2-Lapua Brass, CCIBR2 Primers, 41.0 to 42.5 grains of H4895 and 175 SMK's loaded to 2.800"
All callers have been ready to either back over their rifle or send them in for a full re-build, no lie. They've all been at their wits ends. After sharing this info with all callers I've received follow up calls and or emails thanking me for saving them their money. To date, the callers have all had success with the above and avoided gunsmithing services. I certainly don’t mind taking the money and building a rifle but I do find a certain level of satisfaction knowing I've helped my fellow man save some of his hard earned cash.
The load I've listed above has worked in all 308's I've owned and shot, it flat out works. To most here, this info is of no use or is old news but, if you find your self in a slight bind and just need to verify the accuracy of your 308 use the 2 suggestions above. If they don’t work, call your favorite gunsmith, you're in need of his services.
