RetUSAFMSgt Posted April 12, 2015 Report Share Posted April 12, 2015 Hi all, I found this site via web search, I was looking for information regarding ammo/twist rate differences. I am a newly retired USAF Master Sergeant after 23 years of service. I have a long background in bolt guns, shotguns and pistols (1911)--grew up hunting. With that said, after retirement, I decided on buying myself a retirement gift.....from me...to me...whats not to like about that? I decided on an LMT MWSF. What am I going to do with it? Well, I would like to do target, I am aware I am limited a bit with a 16" barrel, hunt (feral hogs), possibly deer...etc and SHTF. I do have a question, can I get away with shooting commercial .308? I do have a 1:11.25 SS BBL, should I stick to certain grains? Sorry for so many questions and if this has been previously covered. This is my first semi-auto. Thanks for having me. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
washguy Posted April 12, 2015 Report Share Posted April 12, 2015 Hi Sarge Thanks for your service! welcome aboard...nice weapon! heck no..you arnt limited...all of my 308's are 16" cept one 18" and it stays home a lot....my range only goes to 500 and the 16''s will do the deed. I shoot a lot of privi match 168 gr cause its reasonable bout 16/17 a box....but mine also like 150 gr stuff too.... try some different grain ammo and see what it likes go here ammoseek.com for the cheapest pricing on ammo.....I shy away from cheap steel cased stuff though...run the rifle wet when breaking in :) Wash Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Malig8r Posted April 12, 2015 Report Share Posted April 12, 2015 Welcome to the forum from Washington. Congratulations on the retirement! 308 ammo will be fine. Try different brands & bullet weights to find out what she likes. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MikedaddyH Posted April 12, 2015 Report Share Posted April 12, 2015 Welcome from AZ ! Thank you for your service ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sketch Posted April 12, 2015 Report Share Posted April 12, 2015 Welcome and thank you for you service. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Armed Eye Doc Posted April 12, 2015 Report Share Posted April 12, 2015 Welcome to the forum. Thank you for your service and congratulations on the retirement. After 23 years, it is well earned. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
planeflyer21 Posted April 12, 2015 Report Share Posted April 12, 2015 Welcome from Arizona! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
unforgiven Posted April 12, 2015 Report Share Posted April 12, 2015 Welcome from Indiana Master Sargent and THANK YOU for you'r service.Hope you enjoy a long and happy retirement you earned it. <thumbsup> Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RetUSAFMSgt Posted April 12, 2015 Author Report Share Posted April 12, 2015 Thanks for the information and the welcome! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Microgunner Posted April 15, 2015 Report Share Posted April 15, 2015 Welcome from Florida. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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