I wanted to see if any one has had similar experiences or has any input.
I have a Rem 700 AAC(20" barrel, 1-10 twist). This rifle sits in a Manners T4 with factory trigger, worked over by GA precision. I spent pretty 6 months working up loads with the focus of a heavier bullet. I did quite a bit of testing with Sierra 175gr HPBT and Hornady Amax 178gr, trying Lapua, Win brass, Federal brass, etc. I did OCW and ladder testing, as well as random 5 shot group testing, and never felt that I had any thing really good. I was trying the heavier bullets because it seems that this is what is recommended frequently. I never really saw any repeatable accuracy and started questioning my technique, copper fowling, barrel, and anything else I could think of.
So the other day I was just going out to plink some steel and basically just threw some rounds together that could work in my DPMS, Rem700 and Savage.
This load was Lake city brass, 44gr of Varget and 168gr Sierra HPBT, CCI milspec primer, 2.800 OAL. My Rem loved it! I was getting pretty consistent 3/4" 5 shot groups, which for me I consider pretty good especially when repeatable.
So any input on this? I was shockingly surprised and happy with the results but just trying to see what everybody's opinion is. To just throw a lower charged round together without a lot of load development and have it work pretty well surprised me!
I have a Rem 700 AAC(20" barrel, 1-10 twist). This rifle sits in a Manners T4 with factory trigger, worked over by GA precision. I spent pretty 6 months working up loads with the focus of a heavier bullet. I did quite a bit of testing with Sierra 175gr HPBT and Hornady Amax 178gr, trying Lapua, Win brass, Federal brass, etc. I did OCW and ladder testing, as well as random 5 shot group testing, and never felt that I had any thing really good. I was trying the heavier bullets because it seems that this is what is recommended frequently. I never really saw any repeatable accuracy and started questioning my technique, copper fowling, barrel, and anything else I could think of.
So the other day I was just going out to plink some steel and basically just threw some rounds together that could work in my DPMS, Rem700 and Savage.
This load was Lake city brass, 44gr of Varget and 168gr Sierra HPBT, CCI milspec primer, 2.800 OAL. My Rem loved it! I was getting pretty consistent 3/4" 5 shot groups, which for me I consider pretty good especially when repeatable.
So any input on this? I was shockingly surprised and happy with the results but just trying to see what everybody's opinion is. To just throw a lower charged round together without a lot of load development and have it work pretty well surprised me!
