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Sierra Matchking 168 vs 175

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I'm shooting paper at 100 yards. I have heard that the 168gr bullets have an accuracy advantage at this range. Can anyone confirm this? I can get the 168's now. Should I hold out for some 175's?
 
Re: Sierra Matchking 168 vs 175

I don't know if they have any advantage at 100yds my rifle shoots them equally to about 250-300yds then the 175's start to shine. If anything at 100yds mine shot the 155's about as good as any. I'm shooting a Winchester Stealth II, that keeps well under MOA out to 500yds.
 
Re: Sierra Matchking 168 vs 175

<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: Parkincense</div><div class="ubbcode-body">I'm shooting paper at 100 yards. I have heard that the 168gr bullets have an accuracy advantage at this range. Can anyone confirm this? I can get the 168's now. Should I hold out for some 175's? </div></div>


For paper punching at 100, get some flat base bench rest bullets.
 
Re: Sierra Matchking 168 vs 175

BR shooters are shooting 30br 112 and 118 flat base 10 ogive bullets out of 1:18-1:19 twist barrels in VFS matches not factory 1:11-1:12 twist barrels.
 
Re: Sierra Matchking 168 vs 175

<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: Will</div><div class="ubbcode-body">Very true Larry, however the OP could use FB 135 at 100 or any number of projectiles if all he is doing is punching paper. That was my point. </div></div>

+1 on the 135s at 100. I shoot 135s through a 10 twist with excellent accuracy.
 
Re: Sierra Matchking 168 vs 175

<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: 81STFACP</div><div class="ubbcode-body"><div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: Parkincense</div><div class="ubbcode-body">I'm shooting paper at 100 yards. I have heard that the 168gr bullets have an accuracy advantage at this range. Can anyone confirm this? I can get the 168's now. Should I hold out for some 175's? </div></div>


For paper punching at 100, get some flat base bench rest bullets. </div></div>

Plus one, my M21 will shoot Rem. Bronze Point 150gr VERY well at 100yds.