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Create a channel Learn moreAre you sure it's 1:10 twist? 26" SPS Varmints in .308 typically have 1:12 twist barrels. That being said Federal .308 Federal Gold Medal Match 168 gr SMK is never a wrong choice. It performs very well out to 600 yards and if your rifle doesn't shoot that into a sub-MOA group at 100 yards it's broken. If and when you want to push out a little farther start exploring the heavier 175-185gr options.
The only way to find the “best” load is to try them all. And most people dont have time for that. Every rifle is a little bit differet. The best thing you can do is to try some different ammo and see what shoots best in your rifle. FGMM 168s and 175 are a good start. There is also prime ammo and hornady supperformance just to name a few.
To be honest I'm not sure I did the old rod down the barrel mark it and pull it out and then measure the distance I did it about 20 times and actually averaged 12". I then called remington the day after and gave them the SN and they said it was a 1:10 twist so not sure what yo go with, I guess I'll try what most of you are mentioning and see how it goes I've just read and heard about people saying 30i bullets will tumble and become inaccurate part 600 yards but people use them to hit 1000 yds so I just wanted to have the best bullet possible
You were all right I called remington back to verify and the guy told me it was a 1:12 twist he said the guy I talked to prior was probably giving me information for rifles they make today. This guy actually looked up the serial number and looked in the archives to see what they were using when my particular barrel was manufactured thanks all for the help and happy shooting!!