Last week I went through a 5 day Precision Rifle/Sniper School taught by an Army Sniper. As a result I have never shot so good in my life. If you have the funds/time, I would highly recommend this kind of training.
Now, on to the main topic:
We got to shoot tiny little targets out to 600 yards. The main load I was using, was a 155 Amax with a MV of 2860 fps. It performed exceptionally well in my Savage 10 FCP (I was one of the top shooters).
I also tested some of my 208gr HPBT loads at 600 and they performed even better than the 155's. On average we had a 10-12 mph half-full value wind and this would throw the 155's a good half mill to full mil right or left. Well with the 208 HPBT, the wind had almost zero effect on them.
My 208's were clocked at 2520 fps using the below load specs:
LC brass
Win LRP
43.6gr RL 17
2.9 OAL
My barrel is a 5R 11.25 twist and stabilized these perfectly at 600y.
Now, on to the main topic:
We got to shoot tiny little targets out to 600 yards. The main load I was using, was a 155 Amax with a MV of 2860 fps. It performed exceptionally well in my Savage 10 FCP (I was one of the top shooters).
I also tested some of my 208gr HPBT loads at 600 and they performed even better than the 155's. On average we had a 10-12 mph half-full value wind and this would throw the 155's a good half mill to full mil right or left. Well with the 208 HPBT, the wind had almost zero effect on them.
My 208's were clocked at 2520 fps using the below load specs:
LC brass
Win LRP
43.6gr RL 17
2.9 OAL
My barrel is a 5R 11.25 twist and stabilized these perfectly at 600y.
