Dane Armory Posted February 5, 2014 Author Report Posted February 5, 2014 I have a whole crap load of different bullets but I am heavy in the 150 gr fmj and 168 gr hpbt hornadays and the 180 gr competition noslerThe 150fmj are plinkers. Are those 180 gr a bimetallic tip ? I loaded a box of 50.kind of pricey. I did a test with every plastic tip bullet I could find. Put the in 308's and 300wsm. I still have most of my 300wsm In plastic boxes. Just don't {can't} shoot that many per session. And no one else wants too either.{Kitties} LOL
98Z5V Posted February 5, 2014 Report Posted February 5, 2014 1:10 twist 24" barrel You've got the rifling to shoot 168s and 175s to 1000 yards. Don't expect mil-surp 147-grainers to get that far, with great regularity.
darb Posted February 5, 2014 Report Posted February 5, 2014 The 150fmj are plinkers. Are those 180 gr a bimetallic tip ? I loaded a box of 50.kind of pricey. I did a test with every plastic tip bullet I could find. Put the in 308's and 300wsm. I still have most of my 300wsm In plastic boxes. Just don't {can't} shoot that many per session. And no one else wants too either.{Kitties} LOL A plinking I shall go as I have not done any serious plinking since the Corpse ( Obama pronunciation) yes the 180's have a colored tip on them I have not opened the package but they look nice.(but again I think all bullets look nice) I picked those up on sale for just under .30 cents each. I figured I would give them a try if and when I work out to the long ranges. So I take it there are recoil issues with the 180's? Since my rifle wieghts in at 12 lbs with scope( bipod not included with weight) the majority of shooting will be off of a bipod, I also am installing an adjustable gas block and muzzle break. I do know if that is going to be enough help but it should not hurt. <nutkick>
darb Posted February 5, 2014 Report Posted February 5, 2014 You've got the rifling to shoot 168s and 175s to 1000 yards. Don't expect mil-surp 147-grainers to get that far, with great regularity. Dane armory said the 150gr are for plinking. I believe those were the hornaday brand. I do have a few boxes of mil-surp to get me through til I figure out the reloading process. thanks for the reply
darb Posted February 5, 2014 Report Posted February 5, 2014 Get a 6.8spc ! Interesting So how would be the cost and availability of brass? How it would compare against the 6.5, 300blk or even the 260?
Dane Armory Posted February 5, 2014 Author Report Posted February 5, 2014 Interesting So how would be the cost and availability of brass? How it would compare against the 6.5, 300blk or even the 260?Let's see... compared to 6.5 more prevaileint than Creedmore or Grendel. The 300blk are free so it wins just have to cut and convert 223rem. 260 only see it in specific stores like Sportmans or a really good Lgs, but you could covert 308 in a pinch.. th 6.8spc is showing up in more Lgs as ammo finally runs $20 to$29 per box of 20. Rem new brass 50 bag at $35 to $40. Can't get SSA anymore locally,that sucks ! Range is 1/4 mile to kill deer but with a long barrel 600 yards to target. 110gr , 115gr projos are very effective at double the mass of a 223 round. 6.5 as similar ballistic stats but better projos with better selection of projos although ammo is inferior. Reloading is a big plus for the 6.5's JMHO. So take that with a grain of salt.
darb Posted February 5, 2014 Report Posted February 5, 2014 Let's see... compared to 6.5 more prevaileint than Creedmore or Grendel. The 300blk are free so it wins just have to cut and convert 223rem. 260 only see it in specific stores like Sportmans or a really good Lgs, but you could covert 308 in a pinch.. th 6.8spc is showing up in more Lgs as ammo finally runs $20 to$29 per box of 20. Rem new brass 50 bag at $35 to $40. Can't get SSA anymore locally,that sucks ! Range is 1/4 mile to kill deer but with a long barrel 600 yards to target. 110gr , 115gr projos are very effective at double the mass of a 223 round. 6.5 as similar ballistic stats but better projos with better selection of projos although ammo is inferior. Reloading is a big plus for the 6.5's JMHO. So take that with a grain of salt. It is something I have to do. especially when one has extra parts already(some).I am beginning to understand my wife with her shoe compulsion.
98Z5V Posted February 6, 2014 Report Posted February 6, 2014 Can't get SSA anymore locally,that sucks ! Silver State Armory, brother?...
Dane Armory Posted February 6, 2014 Author Report Posted February 6, 2014 Silver State Armory, brother?...SSA 6.8spc new brass $64.99 at. Wilson Combat. My LGS doesnot have ammo from them now. They got put on Backorder. Price was $16.99 and $17.99 for 20 rounds.
darb Posted February 6, 2014 Report Posted February 6, 2014 Get a 6.8spc ! off track again: My thoughts keep going back to my extra 308 lower. What do you think of going the other way, say a 338?
darb Posted February 6, 2014 Report Posted February 6, 2014 SSA 6.8spc new brass $64.99 at. Wilson Combat. My LGS doesnot have ammo from them now. They got put on Backorder. Price was $16.99 and $17.99 for 20 rounds. have not shopped for 6.8 brass, is it readily available or like almost everything else, jump on it while you can?
Dane Armory Posted February 6, 2014 Author Report Posted February 6, 2014 off track again: My thoughts keep going back to my extra 308 lower. What do you think of going the other way, say a 338?If I had the extra money ! 338FED 338WinMag 338LM
Dane Armory Posted February 6, 2014 Author Report Posted February 6, 2014 (edited) have not shopped for 6.8 brass, is it readily available or like almost everything else, jump on it while you can?Whenever I have extra cash I'li will stock up on Projo's or brass . Powder and primers would be a second choice. I you see it get it while it hot ! It might not be there tommorrow ! Edited February 6, 2014 by Dane Armory
98Z5V Posted February 6, 2014 Report Posted February 6, 2014 Mike, Cabela's has been carrying more SSA loaded ammo lately - I haven't seen much of it in there in the past, but it's there now. <thumbsup>
Dane Armory Posted February 6, 2014 Author Report Posted February 6, 2014 I try my very best to avoid going to the west side !
shibiwan Posted February 6, 2014 Report Posted February 6, 2014 (edited) I try my very best to avoid going to the west side ! +1 on this. Like driving through parts of Mexico. <lmao> Edited February 6, 2014 by shibiwan
98Z5V Posted February 6, 2014 Report Posted February 6, 2014 Just stay outta El Mirage, guys. <dontknow>
shibiwan Posted February 6, 2014 Report Posted February 6, 2014 Just stay outta El Mirage, guys. <dontknow> I'm out in the far east valley - almost as bad with all the old folk driving 20mph.
Dane Armory Posted February 7, 2014 Author Report Posted February 7, 2014 Glendale is just as bad ! Phoenix is safer !
darb Posted February 26, 2014 Report Posted February 26, 2014 Get a 6.8spc ! I am still working on the ar platorms I have, but I switched gears and ordered parts for a savage 260 Remington bolt action build.
seasprite Posted March 2, 2014 Report Posted March 2, 2014 Whenever I have extra cash I'li will stock up on Projo's or brass . Powder and primers would be a second choice. I you see it get it while it hot ! It might not be there tommorrow ! I hear ya there brother, I've been looking for 168 gr A-Max's it seems like forever <dontknow> Went to Cabelas on Thur. and found 4 boxes and snagged them all. Now I get to have some fun at the bench again <thumbsup>
shibiwan Posted March 2, 2014 Report Posted March 2, 2014 I hear ya there brother, I've been looking for 168 gr A-Max's it seems like forever <dontknow> Went to Cabelas on Thur. and found 4 boxes and snagged them all. Now I get to have some fun at the bench again <thumbsup> Found some 178gr A-Max at Sportsman's and picked up some. Still looking around for 208's or 220's to use on the 300AAC.
98Z5V Posted March 2, 2014 Report Posted March 2, 2014 Found some 178gr A-Max at Sportsman's and picked up some. Still looking around for 208's or 220's to use on the 300AAC. Double-check the loaded length of those - see it they're even mag-length. If they're too long, you'll have to remove the tip on the projectile, or fire them from a bolt gun.
seasprite Posted March 3, 2014 Report Posted March 3, 2014 Found some 178gr A-Max at Sportsman's and picked up some. Still looking around for 208's or 220's to use on the 300AAC. Cool <thumbsup> Maybe were going to start seeing some more components before the summer is here. Hope you can locate the 208's or 220's.
shibiwan Posted March 3, 2014 Report Posted March 3, 2014 (edited) Double-check the loaded length of those - see it they're even mag-length. If they're too long, you'll have to remove the tip on the projectile, or fire them from a bolt gun. Not overly worried about the heavier ones since I'll load them up light so they stay subsonic so I guess there's more room to shove the bullet deeper. :D Edited March 3, 2014 by shibiwan
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