I will be taking delivery on my first long range rig, in about a week. I've spent the last year and a half shooting a Savage MKII TR and decided to move up in caliber and range. My new rig will be a Savage 10FCP HS Precision in .308. It will be wearing an HDMR H59 on a 20 MOA base. I've picked up a Tipton Carbon Fiber Cleaning Rod and Mike Lucas Bore Guide to help with cleaning chores.
In anticipation of getting this rifle, I purchased some Federal Gold Medal Match Sierra Match King BTHP 168 Grain ammo (200 rounds) when it went on sale a few months ago. I paid about $200.00, at the time.
From what I understand, I should commit about 50 to 60 rounds to a "break-in" period. My question is, what ammo should I use during this "break-in" period?
<ul style="list-style-type: disc">[*]Shoot what I have[*]Get the cheapest stuff I can find, since the primary purpose is "break in" (as opposed to accuracy) and save the "good stuff" for after the break-in period
[*]Use some "decent stuff" to get through the break-in period while giving me "some" level of accuracy. If this option, what would you recommend? [/list]
Thanks in advance for your suggestions.
In anticipation of getting this rifle, I purchased some Federal Gold Medal Match Sierra Match King BTHP 168 Grain ammo (200 rounds) when it went on sale a few months ago. I paid about $200.00, at the time.
From what I understand, I should commit about 50 to 60 rounds to a "break-in" period. My question is, what ammo should I use during this "break-in" period?
<ul style="list-style-type: disc">[*]Shoot what I have[*]Get the cheapest stuff I can find, since the primary purpose is "break in" (as opposed to accuracy) and save the "good stuff" for after the break-in period
[*]Use some "decent stuff" to get through the break-in period while giving me "some" level of accuracy. If this option, what would you recommend? [/list]
Thanks in advance for your suggestions.