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First long range build attempt: load development to cheek weld
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<blockquote data-quote="codyadams" data-source="post: 1033948" data-attributes="member: 87243"><p>First off I'm new to this forum, this is my first post, and I just wanted to get some input on this basic build I have so far. I started with a rem. 700 tactical in .308, I wanted a gun for deer elk and antelope, and have always loved my other heavy barreled rifles, but I wanted something I could carry for miles on the mountain, so I figured the 20 inch heavy barreled gun was a good compromise. I stuck a burris 4.5-14 on top, and off i went. I found out this particular .308 is actually quite picky...I got my rifle with the house stock with aluminium pillars, and began taking out material in the for end to float it. Then I glass bedded the recoil lug and tang with brownells acraglass. After some extensive load development, one of the only acceptable loads was any 168 grain bullet I stuffed in it on top of 46 grains of varget. I tried several 150, 165, 180 and 190 grain bullets with many different powders, primers and seating depths, and none would consistently do under 3/4 moa. So my hunting load is nobler 168. With this charge, I was averaging 2672 fps, and only about 15 fps ex. Spread on a 5 shot string, and consistent 1/2 moa, I was pleased. Next was for a better scope...</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="codyadams, post: 1033948, member: 87243"] First off I'm new to this forum, this is my first post, and I just wanted to get some input on this basic build I have so far. I started with a rem. 700 tactical in .308, I wanted a gun for deer elk and antelope, and have always loved my other heavy barreled rifles, but I wanted something I could carry for miles on the mountain, so I figured the 20 inch heavy barreled gun was a good compromise. I stuck a burris 4.5-14 on top, and off i went. I found out this particular .308 is actually quite picky...I got my rifle with the house stock with aluminium pillars, and began taking out material in the for end to float it. Then I glass bedded the recoil lug and tang with brownells acraglass. After some extensive load development, one of the only acceptable loads was any 168 grain bullet I stuffed in it on top of 46 grains of varget. I tried several 150, 165, 180 and 190 grain bullets with many different powders, primers and seating depths, and none would consistently do under 3/4 moa. So my hunting load is nobler 168. With this charge, I was averaging 2672 fps, and only about 15 fps ex. Spread on a 5 shot string, and consistent 1/2 moa, I was pleased. Next was for a better scope... [/QUOTE]
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