HSM M118LR

[FaRKle!]

While searching for some 175gr FGMM ammo I bought some HSM "M118LR equivalent" rounds to try from Sniper Central. The ammo is comparatively cheap at $1.06/rnd, but I hadn't really heard much about it.

Yesterday at the range I zeroed my PWS MK216 at 100yds with 175gr FGMM, and then decided to shoot a group of FGMM and this HSM M118LR equivalent to see how they compared. The rifle was shot off of a bench with sand bags in the front and supported by my hand in the rear. The HSM M118LR equivalent grouped at 1.65MOA and the FGMM at 1.50MOA. Neither of these groups are particularly impressive, but they were both close in size and my guess is that both the HSM and FGMM are capable of better than I am at this point (I'm VERY new at shooting precision rifle). Unfortunately, I didn't have time to shoot more comparison groups due to a birthday dinner I had to get ready for, but I'll update my results here as I do more comparison groups.

The one flier I had in the HSM group I knew would happen as soon as the trigger broke. Bubbasks taught me that you really need to follow through with your trigger pull on a .308 AR to get a good group and on that shot I knew I missed doing that.

Edited November 18, 2013 by FaRKle!

[edgecrusher]

What trigger are you running in your rifle? I know my PWS trigger is a mil-spec at best, and won't do anything to help out my groups

[bubbasks]

The beard taught u my friend. Im just along for the ride hahaha

[FaRKle!]

What trigger are you running in your rifle? I know my PWS trigger is a mil-spec at best, and won't do anything to help out my groups

 

Geissele SD-E. Stock it came with an ALG ACT, which I didn't think was half bad, although you're right that it's just a mil-spec trigger with tighter tolerances.

[edgecrusher]

Hah,mine didn't even come with that! I was going to put one of those in sometime! I have the gen1 gun, early production.

 

do have glass on your rifle?

Edited November 18, 2013 by edgecrusher

[FaRKle!]

I have the gen1 gun, early production.

 

do have glass on your rifle?

 

Yeah, the ACT was a nice touch. I actually really like that trigger (no creep at all). The newer Mod 1 models definitely seem more refined with the ACT and adjustable gas block. I wish they included a heavier buffer though. The H3 I put into mine works great and my bolt locks back every time with the PPU M80 ball, CBC M80 ball, and match ammo I've run at the "slightly hotter, military load" gas setting.

 

I've got a Leupy MK6 3-18x44 for glass. Plenty.

[edgecrusher]

Fancy! Glass envy right here <. The American Eagle I run through mine seems to work well, and for match it likes the 168 better than 175

[shibiwan]

Thanks for the review... was considering picking up some of the HSM 175's to try.

[unforgiven]

I like the ACT for the money it's got value.It's better than a stock RRA single stage for sure.Got 3.

[Robocop1051]

Fancy! Glass envy right here <

 

Whatever!?!?! Want to discuss whats sitting on top of your rifle???

[edgecrusher]

No idea what your talking about.... It's not like I have a carbon fibre barrel or something.

Shit I've seen more rainbow fucking unicorns being ridden by leprechauns

[Madhouse]

I shoot a bunch of HSM ammo myself, and have always found it to be good and consistent.

[Robocop1051]

No idea what your talking about.... It's not like I have a carbon fibre barrel or something.

poop I've seen more rainbow fucking unicorns being ridden by leprechauns

Touché

[FaRKle!]

Was able to get in a 5rnd group at 100yds today with this ammo while taking my brother shooting for his first time.

Result: .743MOA

 

Edited January 6, 2014 by FaRKle!