Your favorite target bullet and brand?
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RDF jokingly stands for Random Damn Flier. I've been very fortunate with them, but they really like to jump, like 0.040" or more.
I had flyers.
Kinda bad ones.
Second box of recent production did not have that issue and I shot those to 1400ish with decent results.
For my RPR in 6.5 CM
10 out of 10 rating for Berger 140 Hybrid and VLD
9 out 10 rating for the ELDM 140
I've loaded Nosler RDF 140 and Custom Competition 140 at book loads (37g) of H4350 and have shot .20 groups at 100 yards. Those bullets can shoot
10 out of 10 rating for Berger 140 Hybrid and VLD
9 out 10 rating for the ELDM 140
I've loaded Nosler RDF 140 and Custom Competition 140 at book loads (37g) of H4350 and have shot .20 groups at 100 yards. Those bullets can shoot
yea with the 140s, I was buying 100ct boxes and then noticing bullet ogive measurements were different - some largely different lot to lot so I started buying large quantities instead. It didn’t seem to affect my groups (just my seating depth) but I’m also not shooting past 1000 yards.
They look good sitting in the box on the loading bench. Don’t waste your $$ if your looking at 130 RDF.
It just gives you a consistent measurement. When measuring to bullet tip, you may get variances if the tip is slightly smooshed (plastic tip or lead) or a hollow point has a slightly raised end. Not needed if you’re not looking to perfect your groups or any type of precision reloading.
I do precision but the eldm seem very consitant and just always measured that way. The tips all seem pretty good and if theres one thats messed up i put to the side. I used 147 eld 500ct and 180 same lot 400 of them
190 SMK with 42.5 gr varget for my gen 1 .308 RPR. 4000 rounds on the factory barrel and I’m still seeing 1/2 moa. In fact, even shot a 1/2 moa group at 1000 two weeks ago. It keeps banging away and doing it accurately, so I change nothing
Last 5 round group at 100...
Last 5 round group at 100...
I have had no luck with Nosler or Hornady. I pretty much stick to Sierras for everything. They don't seem to care about distance to lands.
Thanks! I bought a never-used spare factory barrel for it for $100 for whenever this current one burns out. That was almost two years ago lol
That’s why I went with the .308 over the 6.5 CM. Despite the ballistic advantage I do a LOT of shooting, so I don’t wanna swap the barrel every year!
Nice! I only have the 20” barrel too. So what I lack in velocity I make up for in energy with a 190 gr bullet. It does the job very well so far. I do know that if I ever have more than 1000 yards available to me I would definitely swap to the 6.5, as I think even though my current load is accurate, it’s pretty much dead after 1000. You 6.5 guys may eventually just convince me anyway lol
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Just ran some Berger 130otm and they are nice. I've been using the 140 hybrids but I may end up switching to the 130s.
.224 Hornady 75gr HPBT-Match. Federal 62gr Fusion Factory Ammunition.
.264 Speer 90gr TNT, Hornady 95gr V-Max, Hornady 123gr SST, Hornady 129gr SST, Sierra 142gr SMK, development w/Hornady 143gr ELD-X.
.308 Hornady 150gr FMJBT W/C, Hornady 168gr HPBT-Match, development w/Hornady 178gr ELD-X.
Greg
.264 Speer 90gr TNT, Hornady 95gr V-Max, Hornady 123gr SST, Hornady 129gr SST, Sierra 142gr SMK, development w/Hornady 143gr ELD-X.
.308 Hornady 150gr FMJBT W/C, Hornady 168gr HPBT-Match, development w/Hornady 178gr ELD-X.
Greg
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I'm still on a .308 barrel. Currently running Berger 175 OTMs. .1/4 MOA at 100dyds if I do my part. They have a noticeably shorter bearing surface than the old 178 Amax I used to run. My accuracy node came in at 2720 fps out of my 26" barrel. Lapua brass, 43.1gr Varget, and less pressure signs than my old Amax load that was at a slower 2660 fps. I'm jumping .020" at a 2.850" overall length.
I’ve got them going 2840 in my 6.5CM with RL-16 and an ES of Lee’s than 10. It’s great.
No I meant despite the fact the 6.5 has a ballistic advantage, I went with the .308 for barrel life
