muzzle velocity

  1. FearlessMagpie

    308 Muzzle Velocity with 175gr

    I'm going to shoot PRS tactical using 308 with 175gr SMK. (24",1:10,planned to shoot 178ELM but found super good deal of SMK) I searched online and found most people are running it at around 2600fps instead of 2700. Is there a particular reason for that? I'm not a fun of less than 95% fill...
  2. uirapuru

    Lost in numbers, please help

    Hello everyone! I will try to describe problem as simple and short as possible: Few months ago I've measured my ammo's muzzle velocity with labradar - 3 shots showed average of 820 meters per second, producent of the ammo tells that usually it should be around 810 m/s. Described ammo is caliber...
  3. C

    Muzzle Velocity 6.5 PRC : 18" Proof Barrel: Directional Break: 6.5 PRC 143 gr ELD-X

    Anybody shooting the Hornady 6.5 PRC 143 gr ELD-X through an 18" Barrel? Wanting to know what kind of muzzle velocity to expect?
  4. AKMarty

    Shot out barrel - how do I know?

    To start this is a question for those who have shot out a barrel. I was watching the online training video on DOPE book use and Frank mentioned that you know a barrel is going when there is a “big” drop off in muzzle velocity. What constitutes a “big” drop off? What other indicators did you...
  5. C

    Range Report .308 FGM 168/175 Temperature Effect on MV

    Would anyone like to share their data on muzzle velocity variations for FGM 168/175 due to temp changes? My range time is very limited. I'd like to see what others are observing. For example, my R700 24" 5R with FGM 168 was produced a measured 2575 fps (10 ft from muzzle) at 80 F, station baro...