I am running new loads for my dpms 260 and have found reloader 19 to be very good but i can get .5 moa with 120gr amax 44.5 gr RL19 @2730 or i can get .75 moa 120gr amax 46gr RL-19 @2850. I have shot them both out to 600yds and they stay about the same if i do my part 3-3.5" and 4.5" respectively. Would you go for a little better accuracy but run it slow or take a little velocity over accuracy?
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Re: What would you do?
go for the velocity
go for the velocity
Re: What would you do?
If you are going to limit your distance to 600, then pick the accurate load. If you are going to shoot to 1k then the added velocity would be a plus but you still want a accuracy. You may need to do additional load development if that is the case.
If you are going to limit your distance to 600, then pick the accurate load. If you are going to shoot to 1k then the added velocity would be a plus but you still want a accuracy. You may need to do additional load development if that is the case.
Re: What would you do?
I don't think i would give up a half minute shooter for a little more speed. just my .2 cents
I don't think i would give up a half minute shooter for a little more speed. just my .2 cents
Re: What would you do?
The downside of the slow accurate bullet is longer case & barrel life as well as a damaged ego. Use extreme care with such a load.
The downside of the slow accurate bullet is longer case & barrel life as well as a damaged ego. Use extreme care with such a load.
Re: What would you do?
Choose the faster load. As you proceed with learning the gun you can likely close that .25moa.
Choose the faster load. As you proceed with learning the gun you can likely close that .25moa.
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i would beat off looking at a chrony over a target
i would beat off looking at a chrony over a target
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I would use the slow accurate load for 600 and then think about developing a different load with a different bullet for 1k. Like 140amax if your rifle likes it.
I would use the slow accurate load for 600 and then think about developing a different load with a different bullet for 1k. Like 140amax if your rifle likes it.
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I do have a 140 gr amax load actually but the 120 shot alot better at distance than the 140 did even though they will run about the same at 100 yds. Plus it seems like 2650 is about as fast as I can get the 140 to go with all loads I have tried and still be 1 moa or slightly less. I am thinking of trying the 123 amax and seeing what happens.
I do have a 140 gr amax load actually but the 120 shot alot better at distance than the 140 did even though they will run about the same at 100 yds. Plus it seems like 2650 is about as fast as I can get the 140 to go with all loads I have tried and still be 1 moa or slightly less. I am thinking of trying the 123 amax and seeing what happens.
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