What .308 ammo are you using? I was using Black Hills for a long time, now they are up to $28/box, I can buy Hornady TAP for the same price.
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Re: What .308 ammo are you using?
I reload but I do have some moly coated 168gr Black Hills that I need to compare to my loads. However, I do suspect they will be inferior.
if you are doing lots of .308 shooting you need to reload to save on ammo. I reload at .45 cents a round
I reload but I do have some moly coated 168gr Black Hills that I need to compare to my loads. However, I do suspect they will be inferior.
if you are doing lots of .308 shooting you need to reload to save on ammo. I reload at .45 cents a round
Re: What .308 ammo are you using?
I'm loading 155 Beger VLDs over 46gr of Varget with a CCI benchrest primer in Federal Gold Medal brass. 1" at 200yds no problem.
I'm loading 155 Beger VLDs over 46gr of Varget with a CCI benchrest primer in Federal Gold Medal brass. 1" at 200yds no problem.
Re: What .308 ammo are you using?
Federal is the one to beat out of the box!
Federal is the one to beat out of the box!
Re: What .308 ammo are you using?
I prefer HSM 150gFMJBT for out to 500. I find it very accurate and consistent, and quite cheap, $12.99.
I mostly shoot AE 150, cost is $19.99 but I find it sporadic at best. But it is good fundamental training.
GMM is about $40 here. TAP is around $36. Horn match was $28 but its long gone to find it.
Alaska Tactical did or still does a group buy for Black Hills, you order how much you want, pay for it and when they get the proper amount, they order it. Last time was around $22.
But, any 308 outside of Fed Prem 165g is rare to find it since Nov. 223 is easier to find.
I want to do roll my own by finding good bullets, rifle primers and powder these days is non-existent. I have some Varget but need bullets.
I prefer HSM 150gFMJBT for out to 500. I find it very accurate and consistent, and quite cheap, $12.99.
I mostly shoot AE 150, cost is $19.99 but I find it sporadic at best. But it is good fundamental training.
GMM is about $40 here. TAP is around $36. Horn match was $28 but its long gone to find it.
Alaska Tactical did or still does a group buy for Black Hills, you order how much you want, pay for it and when they get the proper amount, they order it. Last time was around $22.
But, any 308 outside of Fed Prem 165g is rare to find it since Nov. 223 is easier to find.
I want to do roll my own by finding good bullets, rifle primers and powder these days is non-existent. I have some Varget but need bullets.
Re: What .308 ammo are you using?
175gr SMK
CCI br2
45gr Varget
Lapua Brass
175gr SMK
CCI br2
45gr Varget
Lapua Brass
Re: What .308 ammo are you using?
My own, but when I have to buy or shoot for duty stuff it's 168gr FGMM.
My own, but when I have to buy or shoot for duty stuff it's 168gr FGMM.
Re: What .308 ammo are you using?
I use American Ballistics 175s--I have gotten much better results from those rounds than BH175s. They are also less expensive.
I use American Ballistics 175s--I have gotten much better results from those rounds than BH175s. They are also less expensive.
Re: What .308 ammo are you using?
I reload my own, but it matches (within 1moa at distance) 168 FGMM.
I reload my own, but it matches (within 1moa at distance) 168 FGMM.
Re: What .308 ammo are you using?
H556 specials. Capable of half moa and better through my GAP. Long as it isnt windy.
Something is wrong with the H556 Specials when it come to wind.
H556 specials. Capable of half moa and better through my GAP. Long as it isnt windy.
Something is wrong with the H556 Specials when it come to wind.
Re: What .308 ammo are you using?
I have most of a case of BH 175's in my ammo closet (about 460 rounds). Although I do have about 2,000 pieces of BH once fired brass, 500 175gr SMK's, and a 3,000 CCI BR2's in waiting. All I need is a pound of Varget to start playing.
I have most of a case of BH 175's in my ammo closet (about 460 rounds). Although I do have about 2,000 pieces of BH once fired brass, 500 175gr SMK's, and a 3,000 CCI BR2's in waiting. All I need is a pound of Varget to start playing.
Re: What .308 ammo are you using?
I have been using Federal Gold Match and Lake City M852 Match.
I have been using Federal Gold Match and Lake City M852 Match.
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175 Berger vld, hornady match brass, 45.5gr varget,cci primers and it's sliding out of a 24" 5-r barrel @ 2625fps. It's about a half inch load and I like that!!!!!
175 Berger vld, hornady match brass, 45.5gr varget,cci primers and it's sliding out of a 24" 5-r barrel @ 2625fps. It's about a half inch load and I like that!!!!!
Re: What .308 ammo are you using?
Strictly handloads, I haven't bought factory ammo since decades, be it for target shooting or hunting. And, BTW, the only misfire I ever experienced in the field (made me miss a nice wild boar...) was with a factory round
Strictly handloads, I haven't bought factory ammo since decades, be it for target shooting or hunting. And, BTW, the only misfire I ever experienced in the field (made me miss a nice wild boar...) was with a factory round
Re: What .308 ammo are you using?
<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: CubeWarrior</div><div class="ubbcode-body">I use American Ballistics 175s--I have gotten much better results from those rounds than BH175s. They are also less expensive. </div></div>
Looks interesting, who sells this? Also saw PRVI Partisan match for $15.00 a box at Midway. Also interesting as I've heard good things. Don't know how available it is though.
I'm shooting reloads but have a stash of factory loads (90% hunting or ball type ammo, balance is match stuff). Most of which will be reloaded.
<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: CubeWarrior</div><div class="ubbcode-body">I use American Ballistics 175s--I have gotten much better results from those rounds than BH175s. They are also less expensive. </div></div>
Looks interesting, who sells this? Also saw PRVI Partisan match for $15.00 a box at Midway. Also interesting as I've heard good things. Don't know how available it is though.
I'm shooting reloads but have a stash of factory loads (90% hunting or ball type ammo, balance is match stuff). Most of which will be reloaded.
Re: What .308 ammo are you using?
Any opinions on HSM 168gr BTHP? I am waiting on 300 rounds to arrive so I hope it is decent. Honestly, since I am just getting started with a Savage 110 as long as it goes bang properly, I will be the weak link, not the ammo.
Any opinions on HSM 168gr BTHP? I am waiting on 300 rounds to arrive so I hope it is decent. Honestly, since I am just getting started with a Savage 110 as long as it goes bang properly, I will be the weak link, not the ammo.
Re: What .308 ammo are you using?
HSM seems to be good stuff. I've only tried their 175gr stuff, but I like it.
HSM seems to be good stuff. I've only tried their 175gr stuff, but I like it.
Re: What .308 ammo are you using?
These days you really got to reload or you'll go broke buying factory match ammo.
I like FGMM 175gr for factory when I can get it.
These days you really got to reload or you'll go broke buying factory match ammo.
I like FGMM 175gr for factory when I can get it.
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I find it puzzling that I can only find FGMM 168 locally. No one stocks the 175s. It seems they think there is no market for it. I guess availability is also a factor, but they don't even try to order it. Why? It doesn't make any sense to me. If you are shooting FGMM, then you are probably shooting at distance, so the 175 SHOULD do better. I realize that every gun is different and has its own ammo preferences, but I would think that they would at least TRY to get the stuff (175s).
I find it puzzling that I can only find FGMM 168 locally. No one stocks the 175s. It seems they think there is no market for it. I guess availability is also a factor, but they don't even try to order it. Why? It doesn't make any sense to me. If you are shooting FGMM, then you are probably shooting at distance, so the 175 SHOULD do better. I realize that every gun is different and has its own ammo preferences, but I would think that they would at least TRY to get the stuff (175s).
Re: What .308 ammo are you using?
<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: queequeg</div><div class="ubbcode-body"><div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: CubeWarrior</div><div class="ubbcode-body">I use American Ballistics 175s--I have gotten much better results from those rounds than BH175s. They are also less expensive. </div></div>
Looks interesting, who sells this? Also saw PRVI Partisan match for $15.00 a box at Midway. Also interesting as I've heard good things. Don't know how available it is though.
I'm shooting reloads but have a stash of factory loads (90% hunting or ball type ammo, balance is match stuff). Most of which will be reloaded. </div></div>
Take the AB over the PRVI QQ. Atleast, my rifle likes it better.
I mostly have been shooting m118lr, but I'm about to flip over to just reloads with 155scenars and all the LC brass I've saved up.
<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: queequeg</div><div class="ubbcode-body"><div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: CubeWarrior</div><div class="ubbcode-body">I use American Ballistics 175s--I have gotten much better results from those rounds than BH175s. They are also less expensive. </div></div>
Looks interesting, who sells this? Also saw PRVI Partisan match for $15.00 a box at Midway. Also interesting as I've heard good things. Don't know how available it is though.
I'm shooting reloads but have a stash of factory loads (90% hunting or ball type ammo, balance is match stuff). Most of which will be reloaded. </div></div>
Take the AB over the PRVI QQ. Atleast, my rifle likes it better.
I mostly have been shooting m118lr, but I'm about to flip over to just reloads with 155scenars and all the LC brass I've saved up.
Re: What .308 ammo are you using?
I prefer Hornady 168 gr. AMAX
I shoot a AR-30 and this ammo does well for me.
I prefer Hornady 168 gr. AMAX
I shoot a AR-30 and this ammo does well for me.
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Learning my new rifle on some PRVI Match 168 ($13.50/box)
Also going to be shooting some of my few years old Hornady TAP 168 which I have left over.
Would like to find a good deal on some Black Hills Match 168 but doubt that will happen.
Learning my new rifle on some PRVI Match 168 ($13.50/box)
Also going to be shooting some of my few years old Hornady TAP 168 which I have left over.
Would like to find a good deal on some Black Hills Match 168 but doubt that will happen.
Re: What .308 ammo are you using?
Just finishing up the last of my Corbon match 175g circa 2006 (VERY good stuff).
Currently switching over to handloads. I hope I can hold a candle to Pete's work!
Just finishing up the last of my Corbon match 175g circa 2006 (VERY good stuff).
Currently switching over to handloads. I hope I can hold a candle to Pete's work!
Re: What .308 ammo are you using?
Typically I get the best overall out of the 168/175 FGMM, but I've also had good luck with Black hills 175's and Remington Premier Match 175's
On that note anyone tried the 155gr Amax hornady palma match ammo?
Typically I get the best overall out of the 168/175 FGMM, but I've also had good luck with Black hills 175's and Remington Premier Match 175's
On that note anyone tried the 155gr Amax hornady palma match ammo?
Re: What .308 ammo are you using?
168 FGMM is the choice for now. Once home and rolling I'll do some handloading.
168 FGMM is the choice for now. Once home and rolling I'll do some handloading.
Re: What .308 ammo are you using?
For those guys who have shot the HSM ammo, how does it burn and whats the quaility of the brass?
For those guys who have shot the HSM ammo, how does it burn and whats the quaility of the brass?
Re: What .308 ammo are you using?
AmericanBallistics.com 500 M118LR for 500 Jim at 678.364.9787
AmericanBallistics.com 500 M118LR for 500 Jim at 678.364.9787
Re: What .308 ammo are you using?
I reload 168 A-max and 110 V-max rounds. Buying comercial match ammo is way too expensive at over $1.00 per round. I reload mine for about $0.40 per round depending on which powder load and which bullet I use.
I reload 168 A-max and 110 V-max rounds. Buying comercial match ammo is way too expensive at over $1.00 per round. I reload mine for about $0.40 per round depending on which powder load and which bullet I use.
Re: What .308 ammo are you using?
Sierra 150, 155 and 168 Match and SP
Lc Match CASE
Fed or Win Primers
R-15 and Varget
(testing Win 760 soon)
Sierra 150, 155 and 168 Match and SP
Lc Match CASE
Fed or Win Primers
R-15 and Varget
(testing Win 760 soon)
Re: What .308 ammo are you using?
Lake City M118 Match from the 60's
Lake City M118 Match from the 60's
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I have several boxes of Hornady brass from my match .308 amax and bthp rounds I have fired. I do not reload. Anyone interested in the brass, let me know.
I have several boxes of Hornady brass from my match .308 amax and bthp rounds I have fired. I do not reload. Anyone interested in the brass, let me know.
Re: What .308 ammo are you using?
155 berger vld lapua brass fed 210 gmm on top of max load on the bottle of benchmark is the most accurate I have found. for 308 in my remmy 700pss
155 berger vld lapua brass fed 210 gmm on top of max load on the bottle of benchmark is the most accurate I have found. for 308 in my remmy 700pss
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for plinking w/ the 700p i use Ultramax reman stuff, 168 in LC brass. surprisingly it shoots just as good as federal gold at 100
for plinking w/ the 700p i use Ultramax reman stuff, 168 in LC brass. surprisingly it shoots just as good as federal gold at 100
