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Optimum weight for 1000y, .308
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<blockquote data-quote="ajhardle" data-source="post: 690114" data-attributes="member: 49861"><p><strong>Re: Optimum weight for 100y, .308</strong></p><p></p><p>I think Bart B might agree with me that most of the best 1000 yd loads are not magazine fed. I would load something in the 200 to 210 class out to the lands. It may infringe on case capacity, but these bullets are shaped so well for over 1k. Choose from 210 sierra mk, berger 200 gr hybrid or 210 vld, or the hornady 208 gr amax. My first choice would be a 200 hybrid, and if it shoots well, it will knock something like 20% off wind drift figures compared to a 175. Wind is the biggest challenge, so that is my priority in bullet choice.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="ajhardle, post: 690114, member: 49861"] [b]Re: Optimum weight for 100y, .308[/b] I think Bart B might agree with me that most of the best 1000 yd loads are not magazine fed. I would load something in the 200 to 210 class out to the lands. It may infringe on case capacity, but these bullets are shaped so well for over 1k. Choose from 210 sierra mk, berger 200 gr hybrid or 210 vld, or the hornady 208 gr amax. My first choice would be a 200 hybrid, and if it shoots well, it will knock something like 20% off wind drift figures compared to a 175. Wind is the biggest challenge, so that is my priority in bullet choice. [/QUOTE]
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