My 20” AI in 308 lives on a steady diet of FGGM 175 SMK. I consider it my “trainer” and typically run it from 650 to 800 yards if the wind isn’t howling. So, I just started a new lot, and opening the first box, the brass looks like hell. Now, this is where I start the rant that FGGM sucks, QC is going downhill, blah, blah, blah. Post it on the internet and stir everyone up. How about we SHOOT it and see? It appears it’s only cosmetic, so let ‘er rip.
I shot a couple 3 shot groups to see if my zero needs tweaked. Stone cold from the bench (I’m not a bench guy) went sub half MOA. Next, out to 655 yards on two different days, different weather, wind, etc... Holds the waterline just fine, shooter being the weak link. MV dead nuts to the previous lot based on downrange results.
Moral of the story, we sometimes get all wrapped around a ding, blemish, etc... Shoot it, then if it doesn’t perform as it should, maybe make a call or two and let the manufacturer make it right. Carry on.
I shot a couple 3 shot groups to see if my zero needs tweaked. Stone cold from the bench (I’m not a bench guy) went sub half MOA. Next, out to 655 yards on two different days, different weather, wind, etc... Holds the waterline just fine, shooter being the weak link. MV dead nuts to the previous lot based on downrange results.
Moral of the story, we sometimes get all wrapped around a ding, blemish, etc... Shoot it, then if it doesn’t perform as it should, maybe make a call or two and let the manufacturer make it right. Carry on.
