Supressors do make a rifle more enjoyable to shoot, less sensitive to errors in shooting technique (ie easier to shoot under stress) and possibly more accurate. They are however one more variable which could screw up a critical shot. I have seen then come less than half a turn loose, and change...
I grew up on Mil Dots in the Marine Corp Sniper program however I prefer Minutes because the math is simpler for range estimation, and the windage formulas are already in minutes. The military uses Mils for sniping because Mils are used in artillery so most prospective sniper students are...
If you want a good balance between barrel life and accuracy, I've had excellent results with the 280 Ackley Improved and 180 grain Berger bullets. Its an extremely accurate cartrige and easy to load for. Berger recommends impact velocities of 1800 fps or better for proper bullet performance and...