What grain .308 you running in LMT MWS?

[elfster1234]

Just wondering what you are all running for .308 grain in the LMT MWS? I got a ton of 150grain .308 federal power shok. Getting my 20" LMT very soon.

EDIT: Also, are you using more .308 or nato 7.62x51???

EDIT: If you are reloading, what brass, primer, powder, and bullet are you using? Also, what die brand / style are you using?

Just wondering.

 

[TallShot]

Re: What grain .308 you running in LMT MWS?

FGMM 168's.... It likes the 175's a wee but better, but I'm sitting on a good bit of 168, so I'm using it for the time being. Plus 175's are a bit more around here.

 

[BCP]

Re: What grain .308 you running in LMT MWS?

I think you'll find most people handload.

 

[RG in Idaho]

Re: What grain .308 you running in LMT MWS?

175smks and 168nosler cc's, the 175s shooter best for me.

 

[elfster1234]

Re: What grain .308 you running in LMT MWS?

thanks for the info. i will need to try that out. have any of you tried 150grain?

 

[samnev]

Re: What grain .308 you running in LMT MWS?

I also run 168 gr SMK in my LMT MWS. I tried the 165 Hornady 165 gr spbt and it did not shoot as well.

 

[997/2man]

Re: What grain .308 you running in LMT MWS?

<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: TallShot</div><div class="ubbcode-body">FGMM 168's.... It likes the 175's a wee but better, but I'm sitting on a good bit of 168, so I'm using it for the time being. Plus 175's are a bit more around here. </div></div>

Pretty much this. I picked up some Black Hills and it shoots very well, may just keep that stashed, very pricey.

FGMM is my go to ammo, shoots < than an 1" @ 100yds. I payed $18 a box about 6 months ago.

 

[Slipper42]

Re: What grain .308 you running in LMT MWS?

I burned some 147 gr ball in one I had. Not bad but not "match grade" either. 3" at 200 yd. Very nice rifle. Mine was a 16".

 

[snipe10]

Re: What grain .308 you running in LMT MWS?

Hope FGMM 168's run well as I just bought the LMT and have a ton of 168's!

 

[77Bronc]

Re: What grain .308 you running in LMT MWS?

<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: snipe10</div><div class="ubbcode-body">Hope FGMM 168's run well as I just bought the LMT and have a ton of 168's! </div></div>

My MWS loves 175 grain FGMM ammo, the 168 graing FGMM is not bad, but the 175 really tightens up the groups...soory to say this but it does not like the 150 grain Federal American Eagle (red box stuff)

175 grain groups are outstanding.

77

 

[elfster1234]

Re: What grain .308 you running in LMT MWS?

what do you think about 180grain federal power shock.... im able to get it really cheap.


<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: 77Bronc</div><div class="ubbcode-body"><div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: snipe10</div><div class="ubbcode-body">Hope FGMM 168's run well as I just bought the LMT and have a ton of 168's! </div></div>

My MWS loves 175 grain FGMM ammo, the 168 graing FGMM is not bad, but the 175 really tightens up the groups...soory to say this but it does not like the 150 grain Federal American Eagle (red box stuff)

175 grain groups are outstanding.

77 </div></div>

 

[VKC]

Re: What grain .308 you running in LMT MWS?

My friend has a LMT and runs 175gr SMK with good accuracy.

 

[mrunge]

Re: What grain .308 you running in LMT MWS?

I don't have a LMT but my SASS likes the 168's for everything under 600, 175's are best for longer that 600 as the 168's tend to get squirrely around 650-680(either velocity or wind have more effect) "Generally" speaking.

 

[Oakland Tactical]

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If you got it try it. Some military ball surp. shoots fair. Most of the shooters on here use these in precision or dmr type shooting roles. As everyone said earlier in the post the 175 are king and the 168s are close to it. If your happy shooting ~3" groups at 100 then shoot what you have. If it shoots better then its a bonus.

 

[Oakland Tactical]

Re: What grain .308 you running in LMT MWS?

If you got it try it. Some military ball surp. shoots fair. Most of the shooters on here use these in precision or dmr type shooting roles. As everyone said earlier in the post the 175 are king and the 168s are close to it. If your happy shooting ~3" groups at 100 then shoot what you have. If it shoots better then its a bonus. I would not run them because of the soft point. It may or may not have a problem riding the feed ramps but there is a lot of open lead area on the tips of those bullets.

 

[mrunge]

Re: What grain .308 you running in LMT MWS?

<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: Re25</div><div class="ubbcode-body">If you got it try it. Some military ball surp. shoots fair. Most of the shooters on here use these in precision or dmr type shooting roles. As everyone said earlier in the post the 175 are king and the 168s are close to it. If your happy shooting ~3" groups at 100 then shoot what you have. If it shoots better then its a bonus. I would not run them because of the soft point. It may or may not have a problem riding the feed ramps but there is a lot of open lead area on the tips of those bullets. </div></div>

Yeah if I am just "playing" ill get some 147-155grn Surp ammo and remove the centers from the targets at 100yds like we all have tried with the BB gun at the fair...

Once I get back into reloading, I am gonna find the load that works out to 800+ and stick with it. Undoubtedly it will be the 175grn SMK's or the 178grn A-MAX's.

 

[77Bronc]

Re: What grain .308 you running in LMT MWS?

<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: elfster1234</div><div class="ubbcode-body">what do you think about 180grain federal power shock.... im able to get it really cheap.


<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: 77Bronc</div><div class="ubbcode-body"><div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: snipe10</div><div class="ubbcode-body">Hope FGMM 168's run well as I just bought the LMT and have a ton of 168's! </div></div>

My MWS loves 175 grain FGMM ammo, the 168 graing FGMM is not bad, but the 175 really tightens up the groups...soory to say this but it does not like the 150 grain Federal American Eagle (red box stuff)

175 grain groups are outstanding.

77 </div></div> </div></div>

I have never tried the 180 grain....I have settled on the fact that my MWS is a 175 FGGM gun....I would like to try some Blackhills soon, to see what it will do....

77

 

[VKC]

Re: What grain .308 you running in LMT MWS?

FGMM 175smk works well in my friends's LMT. He didn't see any improvement with black hills, but results may vary.

 

[SpinDrift338]

Re: What grain .308 you running in LMT MWS?

My MWS loves 168 FGMM. It hits the 14"x15" steel at 800 yards with nice tight vertical dispersion without missing the plate as long as I don't bolo the shot. The horizontal is completely dependent on my wind holds, usually on the plate but pretty much 9-15"

 

[Mr Joshua]

Re: What grain .308 you running in LMT MWS?

I use 175 SMK, Winchester brass, 44.3 grains of Varget, CCI BR2 primers. Shoots great. LMT MWS 16" CL

 

[elfster1234]

Re: What grain .308 you running in LMT MWS?

that's awesome info as i just got into reloading and got the hornady lock and load AP press. i'll take any other info you got as Im starting out new / fresh. noob reloader on deck! what brand / style die set do you use for your .308 rounds?


<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: MR JOSHUA</div><div class="ubbcode-body">I use 175 SMK, Winchester brass, 44.3 grains of Varget, CCI BR2 primers. Shoots great. LMT MWS 16" CL </div></div>

 

[elfster1234]

Re: What grain .308 you running in LMT MWS?

i found that retail american eagle for MIA (which is federal), 7.62x51, 168grn, OTM (open tip match) shot really well in my LMT MWS... can usually find online shipped $14 to $16 dollars per 20count online....

 

[Mr Joshua]

Re: What grain .308 you running in LMT MWS?

Pretty much everything I use is Redding. I use a type s full length die for my bolt guns and regular fl die for my gas gun and seat with the competition seater. Like my friends told me when I started reloading, get a good reloading handbook, keep track of everything you do, and don't be afraid to ask questions. If you use my load be sure to work up to it. Also, there's a section on SH for reloading.