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308 Win 175 SMK vs 175 Berger OTM??
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<blockquote data-quote="rscott5028" data-source="post: 618092" data-attributes="member: 24624"><p>I'm about to start developing a load for a 308 Win w/ 20" barrel (trued up 700 w/ Shilen 1:10 twist). Consistently shoots .5 MOA and better with Fed 168 SMK factory ammo. But, MV ES/SD isn't great for beyond 500yds. </p><p> </p><p>This will be a long range target load. ...sniper tournament, etc. (And, no... My buddy doesn't have a 260 Rem. <img src="data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP///yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7" class="smilie smilie--sprite smilie--sprite1" alt=":)" title="Smile :)" loading="lazy" data-shortname=":)" />) </p><p> </p><p>It appears that the 175 SMK has about a 2 MOA windage advantage at 1K vs the 168 SMK with a 10mph wind. </p><p> </p><p>It appears that anything over 175gr isn't likely to get adequate MV to take advantage of a better BC. Hence, I'm looking at 175gr bullets. </p><p> </p><p>The 175 SMK vs 175 Berger OTM look like a toss-up for BC. Does anyone have a strong preference and why? </p><p> </p><p>Should I consider another bullet? </p><p> </p><p>What powder would you choose? I'm leaning towards Varget. </p><p> </p><p>Using Brass is Lapua, CCI BR2 Primers, Redding Type-S FL dies. </p><p> </p><p>Thanks in advance!</p><p>Richard</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="rscott5028, post: 618092, member: 24624"] I'm about to start developing a load for a 308 Win w/ 20" barrel (trued up 700 w/ Shilen 1:10 twist). Consistently shoots .5 MOA and better with Fed 168 SMK factory ammo. But, MV ES/SD isn't great for beyond 500yds. This will be a long range target load. ...sniper tournament, etc. (And, no... My buddy doesn't have a 260 Rem. :)) It appears that the 175 SMK has about a 2 MOA windage advantage at 1K vs the 168 SMK with a 10mph wind. It appears that anything over 175gr isn't likely to get adequate MV to take advantage of a better BC. Hence, I'm looking at 175gr bullets. The 175 SMK vs 175 Berger OTM look like a toss-up for BC. Does anyone have a strong preference and why? Should I consider another bullet? What powder would you choose? I'm leaning towards Varget. Using Brass is Lapua, CCI BR2 Primers, Redding Type-S FL dies. Thanks in advance! Richard [/QUOTE]
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