Spaniky73 Posted April 21, 2015 Report Share Posted April 21, 2015 I'm hoping to attempt the "Long range shooters of Utah" "milk jug challenge". You get 10 shots in 10 minutes to hit a milk jug at 1000 yards. I'm going to be practicing for it. I'm hoping they will be doing one in July or August. I am looking for recommendations on factory ammo. I don't reload yet so hand loads are out for me. https://youtu.be/TLzQynJEcww Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blue109 Posted April 21, 2015 Report Share Posted April 21, 2015 that sounds cool. think id need more than 10 rounds. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
98Z5V Posted April 21, 2015 Report Share Posted April 21, 2015 I'm hoping to attempt the "Long range shooters of Utah" "milk jug challenge". You get 10 shots in 10 minutes to hit a milk jug at 1000 yards. I'm going to be practicing for it. I'm hoping they will be doing one in July or August. I am looking for recommendations on factory ammo. I don't reload yet so hand loads are out for me.https://youtu.be/TLzQynJEcww What rifle are you using, Spaniky, and what's the barrel twist rate? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spaniky73 Posted April 21, 2015 Author Report Share Posted April 21, 2015 (edited) What rifle are you using, Spaniky, and what's the barrel twist rate? LAR 8 with a 20" chrome moly HBAR 1:10 Edited April 22, 2015 by Spaniky73 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
planeflyer21 Posted April 22, 2015 Report Share Posted April 22, 2015 Do it bro! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shibiwan Posted April 22, 2015 Report Share Posted April 22, 2015 This needs to be on the regular desert shoot. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
98Z5V Posted April 22, 2015 Report Share Posted April 22, 2015 LAR 8 with a 20" chrome moly HBAR 1:10 Black Hills .308 Winchester Match, 175gr Match Hollowpoint. New Ammunition. Not reloaded. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blue109 Posted April 22, 2015 Report Share Posted April 22, 2015 not sure if I could see a milk jug at 1000. can we paint it orange? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spaniky73 Posted April 22, 2015 Author Report Share Posted April 22, 2015 not sure if I could see a milk jug at 1000. can we paint it orange? It is normally a bright color. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
98Z5V Posted April 22, 2015 Report Share Posted April 22, 2015 not sure if I could see a milk jug at 1000. can we paint it orange? We'll start doing that here - I'll paint the thing P USSY PINK if you want me to... <lmao> Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spaniky73 Posted April 22, 2015 Author Report Share Posted April 22, 2015 Black Hills .308 Winchester Match, 175gr Match Hollowpoint. New Ammunition. Not reloaded. Would tipped ammo work better since most have a better BC over HPs? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blue109 Posted April 22, 2015 Report Share Posted April 22, 2015 We'll start doing that here - I'll paint the thing P USSY PINK if you want me to... <lmao> sounds good. well paint the bullets corresponding colors too. 308? 300wm? maybe yellow for the 5.56? edit...i was gonna, but maybe I shouldn't take this any further :D Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
98Z5V Posted April 22, 2015 Report Share Posted April 22, 2015 Research what they load each load with, and find the one with the best BC. Go with something from Black Hills Ammunition, though. Nobody loads it better, for factory ammo. <thumbsup> If they have a mag-length load with the Hornady 195gr BTHP, run THAT one. :hethan: http://www.hornady.com/store/30-CAL-.308-195-gr-BTHP/ The BC is .550. Hornady manual, 9th Edition, lists COL at 2.800" for it. :banana: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spaniky73 Posted April 22, 2015 Author Report Share Posted April 22, 2015 Research what they load each load with, and find the one with the best BC. Go with something from Black Hills Ammunition, though. Nobody loads it better, for factory ammo. If they have a mag-length load with the Hornady 195gr BTHP, run THAT one. :hethan: http://www.hornady.com/store/30-CAL-.308-195-gr-BTHP/ The BC is .550. Hornady manual, 9th Edition, lists COL at 2.800" for it. :banana: Thank you. I will see what I can find. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mrmackc Posted April 22, 2015 Report Share Posted April 22, 2015 That 10 shots at 1000Yds at a gallon milk jug seems a good challenge for some of us old cannon cockers to do some bracket shooting. I'm going to the range next month to check out some long range ammo. I have some Lake city 1962 National match 3006 168 gn. I have been saving for some reason. I have the loading data that is supposed to be original it is loaded with 4895. I will shoot 20 rounds in my 03A3 Springfield and check the MV. Then use the brass to reload. I have some fresh (how fresh it is I don't know) box is marked 2006. The old shooting data book shows that my best 600 Yd. load is 49 grains and 168 Hornady BTHP bullets. The best I remember it is a fairly mild but very accurate load out to 600 Yards It has been 30 years since I shot !000 Yards. with my 700 Remington 3006, which I traded for a couple of 1911 45ACP pistols. I have never shot a .308 over 500 Yards, I'll take the DPMS with some Black Hills 168 grain if the range store has any. I am going to check out the Tac Pro Shooting Center range up at Mingus, Texas. They have reopened their long distance range. (500, 700 and 1000 yards). I'm gonna have to buy another spotting scope. My old Bushnell 20-60 power job disappeared on our last move. What would be a good modern one for around $300? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
survivalshop Posted April 22, 2015 Report Share Posted April 22, 2015 Looks fun , also looks like you have the right tool for the job . I would try the 175's in those wind conditions & distance , but looks like 168's will work. I wish I could play in the Desert sometimes . The HP BT's are said to be more stable at long distances , the turbulence the HP creates helps stabilize them . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spaniky73 Posted April 22, 2015 Author Report Share Posted April 22, 2015 Looks fun , also looks like you have the right tool for the job . I would try the 175's in those wind conditions & distance , but looks like 168's will work. I wish I could play in the Desert sometimes . The HP BT's are said to be more stable at long distances , the turbulence the HP creates helps stabilize them . I'm going to get some black hills hpbt 175 and try one or two other kinds. I will report my findings. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
unforgiven Posted April 23, 2015 Report Share Posted April 23, 2015 Rock River fuk yea brother :hethan: .You can do it. <thumbsup> Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
98Z5V Posted April 23, 2015 Report Share Posted April 23, 2015 I'm going to the range next month to check out some long range ammo. I have some Lake city 1962 National match 3006 168 gn. I have been saving for some reason. I have the loading data that is supposed to be original it is loaded with 4895. I will shoot 20 rounds in my 03A3 Springfield and check the MV. Then use the brass to reload. I have some fresh (how fresh it is I don't know) box is marked 2006. The old shooting data book shows that my best 600 Yd. load is 49 grains and 168 Hornady BTHP bullets. I'd be interested in the findings, and load data on those - I'd like to try it in my 03A4. <thumbsup> Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mrmackc Posted April 23, 2015 Report Share Posted April 23, 2015 I will do that. May be the middle of May before I get to shoot. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
98Z5V Posted April 23, 2015 Report Share Posted April 23, 2015 I'm in ZERO hurries on that rifle. I'm always looking for something new that someone has tried on a 1903. Whatever you could provide, whenever you could provide it, is fantastic. <thumbsup> Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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