Cali_Ed Posted January 1, 2015 Report Posted January 1, 2015 Hello guys and happy new years. loking to make a bunch of ammo so looking to buy a bullet that easy on the wallet and great at 100 yards. Thanks in advanced
98Z5V Posted January 2, 2015 Report Posted January 2, 2015 (edited) What barrel twist? What caliber? Edited January 2, 2015 by 98Z5V
Cali_Ed Posted January 2, 2015 Author Report Posted January 2, 2015 (edited) 11.25 308 Edited January 2, 2015 by Cali_Ed
98Z5V Posted January 2, 2015 Report Posted January 2, 2015 168 grain bullets will do you fine. No need to go to 175s if it's at 100 yards. You can probably get by with lighter (than 168) projectiles at that range. If it was me, I just pick up a box of Hornady 150gr FMJBT bullets and try them out, then get a box of the Hornady 168gr BTHP bullets and see how it goes, compared to those. You won't see a difference in the 168s and 175s at 100 yards.
Cali_Ed Posted January 2, 2015 Author Report Posted January 2, 2015 Yesh I think I may go with the 1 50's I wanted to see how light I could go. I have a box of 178s I wanted to try out but I may return them
98Z5V Posted January 2, 2015 Report Posted January 2, 2015 Be consistent with your loading practices, and you'll have some great results. 1. Make sure all your brass is the same length after you resize. 2. Measure every powder charge and make sure they're the same. 3. Seat your bullets to the exact same depth. 4. Crimp the same each time (if they're the same length after resizing, then the crimps should be equal, if you're doing them in the press).
Cali_Ed Posted January 2, 2015 Author Report Posted January 2, 2015 I try to be. Just trying to test out what's best for me. Sometimes it's hard with smks to have them all be seated identical because the tips are not uniform. I did measure one out and it came out right so I have my seating die set to that.
planeflyer21 Posted January 2, 2015 Report Posted January 2, 2015 Lots of people get sucked into the "I need a heavier bullet...because it's a .308 Win" mindset. 150 grainers (and the 147s) really are the workhorse of the caliber. One thing Tom failed to ask ( <laughs> ), what is your target at 100 yards? I had some surplus Austrian Hertenberger 147gr FMJBTs that would drill one hole all day in my M1A. They worked great out to 500 yards too, as far as I tested them known range. Not authorized for hunting with those though. Also, do you need 1/2 MOA accuracy or is "Minute Of Deer" acceptable?
Cali_Ed Posted January 2, 2015 Author Report Posted January 2, 2015 Im just trying to find a bullet weight that's cheap I can mass produce and be decently accurate with. I picked up some 150s, anyone have data for it? I tried hodgon, going to look at the alliant website.
planeflyer21 Posted January 2, 2015 Report Posted January 2, 2015 150s eh? From http://www.reloadammo.com/308load.htm 150 grain JSP (Spitzer or Spire Point) IMR 4895 44.5 gr. 2,780 FPS H4895 44.0 gr. 2,830 IMR 3031 45.0*gr. 2,830 2400 25.0 gr. 2,215 Reloader 7 37.0 gr. 2,750 Reloader 15 46.3 gr. 2,880 H380 51.0 gr. 2,876 A2230 43.5 gr. 2,712 A2460 45.0 gr. 2,765 748 48.5 gr. 2,865 Trail Boss 9.5 gr. 1,095 (mild plinking load)(will not cycle autoloader) Trail Boss 12.2 gr. 1,322 (max - still a plinking load)
Cali_Ed Posted January 2, 2015 Author Report Posted January 2, 2015 Same thing for fmjbt? I'll take a look
bubbasks Posted January 2, 2015 Report Posted January 2, 2015 Ill look in my logs but my 1/12 loves the 150gr hornady interlock bullets. Got 500 free when I got my press.
Cali_Ed Posted January 3, 2015 Author Report Posted January 3, 2015 Thank you I really appreciate your time
392heminut Posted January 3, 2015 Report Posted January 3, 2015 I load the 147 FMJ over 45.5 grs. of Varget and they shoot MOA for me. Wideners has got a heck of a deal on new (not pulled) 147 FMJ, $185 for 1K shipped. I've been using the pulled 147's they sell but just got 1K of the new ones, which are actually cheaper than the pulled bullets.
Cali_Ed Posted January 3, 2015 Author Report Posted January 3, 2015 I did see those very good deal. Why do the pulled bullets cost just as much or more then new ones doesn't make sense
392heminut Posted January 3, 2015 Report Posted January 3, 2015 Didn't make sense to me either! <dontknow> That 'PRO' at the first of the part number makes me think it may be a promotional price though.
TenRingKing Posted January 3, 2015 Report Posted January 3, 2015 At 100 yards, try some lighter bullets. My best 200 yard bullet is a Sierra 135grMK. At 50 and 100 yard, nothing comes close to 100gr Lapua HP over 45gr of Vit N133. Ten ring killer!
Cali_Ed Posted January 4, 2015 Author Report Posted January 4, 2015 What are you guys seating these to hornady reccomend 2.7col
bubbasks Posted January 4, 2015 Report Posted January 4, 2015 Take and resize a case, cut a slit vertically in the neck to the top of the shoulder, insert projo a bit and chamber the round. Open bolt and slowly remove round and measure oal. Should give you a rough estimate of your throat and distance to the lands. Back er off 5 thousandths and see how she likes it
Cali_Ed Posted January 4, 2015 Author Report Posted January 4, 2015 Did it a few times and got a few different readings
Cali_Ed Posted January 4, 2015 Author Report Posted January 4, 2015 Did it a few times and got a few different readings
98Z5V Posted January 4, 2015 Report Posted January 4, 2015 Close the bolt slowly, and seat it with the forward assist. Close the bolt slowly, and seat it with the forward assist. <lmao> Sorry, man - had to do it...
Cali_Ed Posted January 4, 2015 Author Report Posted January 4, 2015 Lmao well I'm a tard I just fully engaged that poop. Thank you for your patience, and advise
98Z5V Posted January 4, 2015 Report Posted January 4, 2015 (edited) We're here for you, brother. Bounce questions into the threads, and someone will answer. May not be the same person everytime, but it'll be the right info you need. <thumbsup> The 800-meter thing will never go away, but that's why we love you... <lmao> I just wish that I could be the one to help someone on this board sometime. Apparently, I've never, ever done that, not even once... <dontknow> Moreover, I'm still waiting to see an entry on this board where you actually offered any useful information to anyone. The more I read, the more surprised I expect to be, should I actually find one. Edited January 4, 2015 by 98Z5V
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