Federal T308T is also next to try on my list, for my AT308s with LW 1:12 barrels. Its the most stable round that has the greatest BC. Most Hornady rounds just won't fully stabilize with a 1:12 twist and their BC/performance is being neutered from the lack of gyroscopic spin. This gives me more confidence in turning to T308T.
I've shot at least a case through my AT's original LW 12 twist barrel. It is impressive. It works equally well in 10 twist barrels on my AT, AXMC, and TacOps.
I just looked at my inventory. I forgot I have 300 rounds of Black Hills Gold with the 168 A-MAX bullet. I will try it out next time.
Sierra also makes a Match King Variant with a Green acetate tip called the TMK. Lots of F-Class shooters use it. It has a G1 BC of .535 which is much better than the standard SMK. Not sure if the T308T uses the same bullet.
That TMK in 223 is a hella bullet…I’m sure in 308 is nothing to play with either.
I’ve heard @Terry Cross say the TMK projectile used in T308T is not commercially available or the same bullet used in the consumer/match grade ammo.
For sure .....but... it is very well behaved and consistent across more barrels and chambers due to it retaining the original 168bthp ogive versus the newer TMK that sacrificed "well behaved" for higher BC.
It does behave well in my AT, AXMC, and TacOps.
People that have days of free time to f with reloading
I don't handload and have zero time to do so. Like you, I put my available time towards shooting versus handloading. I bought the XERO because I saw a good deal and had too many libations that evening.
They make a number of them. I use the Federal 6.5 loaded with the 130-grain Berger when I shoot the AT. Can't use that with the MC since it has a large firing pin.
I still have 2,500 rounds of the original PRIME 6.5 CM with the 130-grain bullet. I use it sparingly. It is money!
Isn’t this the same ammunition but branded Norma?
NORMA used to manufacture it for PRIME. However, I have shot both cartridges, and the PRIME was more consistent. I believe that PRIME had its recipe.Isn’t this the same ammunition but branded Norma?
Norma Golden Target 6.5 Creedmoor 130gr BTHP Ammo, 20 Cartridges per Box 10166312
Norma Golden Target 6.5 Creedmoor 130gr BTHP Ammo, 20 Cartridges per Box 10166312 For Salewww.eurooptic.com
Still kicking my self for not having bought one when they were in the mid 3k range.
Dead air has their new 33 cal printed Ti can, the Nomax 33. Havent played with it yet, but I have played with its little brothers (LT XC and LTI XC), which are both very nice.
Great question, that is the more important detail. Heber City Utah. So in-house dead air.
I wish I could find a set of those cheek riser thumb screws... I'm still trying to secure a set.
