Ammo for breaking in a new gun.

[C-130 Dude]

What do you folks reccomend for ammo to break in a new gun? Got a shiny new Bergara HMR PRO in .308 for Christmas from my wife. Haven't had a new gun for Ionger than I can remember. Have a good process for shooting/cleaning, but ammo choices are too big these days. I used to just shoot what I intended to shoot after break in. But with ammo costs these days, no way. And I am not going to waist my good stash for breaking in. Too early to consider developing loads at this point. Will get around 200-250 rounds through it before getting down to development. What say you folks? What type of break in ammo?

 

[340Wby-4-everything]

Best quality you can get for the cheapest price. But not surplus stuff.

 

[martinakl]

I'd probably buy this (lower priced to higher priced):

Hornady American Whitetail .308 Win 150 Gr, Interlock Spire Point, 20rd Box

Hornady American Whitetail .308 Win 150 Gr, Interlock Spire Point, 20rd Box. Hornady 8090. Opening day of deer season comes only once a year. Make sure you're ready when the big one steps out and load up with Hornady American Whitetail ammunition. Loaded with Hornady's InterLock bullets in weight...

www.impactguns.com

or this (Loaded w/ 155gr AMAX):

Hornady Black 308 Win/7.62 NATO 155gr A-Max 20rd Box

Hornady Black 308 Win/7.62 NATO 155gr A-Max 20rd Box. Hornady 80927. Versatile loads optimized for excellent performance. Designed to fit, feed and function in a variety of platforms. High quality cases, primers and propellant. Made in the USA.

www.impactguns.com

or this (loaded w/ Berger 185 OTM's):

Federal Gold Medal 308 Win/7.62mm 185gr, Open Tip Match 20rd Box

Federal Gold Medal 308 Win/7.62mm 185gr, Open Tip Match 20rd Box. Federal Ammunition GM308BH185. The most sought-after bullets among competitors on the Precision Rifle Series are now loaded into the industry's most trusted factory rifle ammunition. Gold Medal Berger loads feature an advanced boat...

www.impactguns.com

Personally, I'd probably splurge on a combo of the Hornady Black & Federal Gold Medal Match. I just don't like FMJ, but there's some linked below.


These guys have a lot in stock (they're local to me). They're good-to-go.

Priced low to high:

.308/7.62 Ammo

Find .308 Win / 7.62x51mm ammunition for sale at Impact Guns with competitive prices in today’s market. We have a large variety of .223 Rem & 5.56 NATO ammo for sale, and are ready to ship direct to your home.

www.impactguns.com

 

[Shane Lindsey]

Why not break it in with what you plan to shoot out of it (handloads). Gives you a good idea if it likes it and you fire form your brass. Win win.

I guess I look at 250 rounds as well…250 rounds. Sure it will speed up, but just adjust as necessary.

I develop loads before my first one hundred rounds down the barrel with the understanding it will change a bit with FF cases and a hundred or so down the tube.

 

[3chester]

Federal GM308M , 308 Winchester Gold Medal 168gr Matchking, might as well see what she can do, right out of the gate. Good luck with it!

 

[C-130 Dude]

Best quality you can get for the cheapest price. But not surplus stuff.

Curious, why not surplus stuff? I assume your talking about 7.62x51 Winchester m80 or IMI 7.62x51 m80 ammo 149/150 grain. Or similar type. It's new unfired ammo. Whats wrong with it? I always fully inspect all ammo I use regardless of who makes it. No exception. And I have found several over the years that did manage to get by the factory QC process. Just curious.

 

[wasskeet]

Here's an option and I am pretty sure you're getting Lapua brass out of the deal

Berger 308 Win 185gr Classic Hunter

Product Information: Cartridge: 308 Winchester Bullet Style: Classic Hunter Bullet Weight: 185gr Muzzle Velocity: 2532 Part Number: 65-60070 Quantity: 20 *Shipping on ammunition will be UPS Ground only.

www.bluecollarreloading.com

 

[C-130 Dude]

Here's an option and I am pretty sure you're getting Lapua brass out of the deal

Berger 308 Win 185gr Classic Hunter

Product Information: Cartridge: 308 Winchester Bullet Style: Classic Hunter Bullet Weight: 185gr Muzzle Velocity: 2532 Part Number: 65-60070 Quantity: 20 *Shipping on ammunition will be UPS Ground only.

www.bluecollarreloading.com

Nice, thanks for the tip!

 

[waspocrew]

.308 WIN / 147 GR NORMA TACTICAL / 20 RDS / NORMA **NO LIMITS**

Texas Ammunition sells handgun and rifle ammunition at low prices across the United States. Norma offers a .308 Win, 147 grain bullet for shooters.

www.texasammunition.com

Great price and can vouch for them, I've ordered several times.

 

[smokey3]

.308 WIN / 147 GR NORMA TACTICAL / 20 RDS / NORMA **NO LIMITS**

Texas Ammunition sells handgun and rifle ammunition at low prices across the United States. Norma offers a .308 Win, 147 grain bullet for shooters.

www.texasammunition.com

Great price and can vouch for them, I've ordered several times.

Norma has been running a 25% discount on their website the last few days and it's pretty decent ammo in the 308, I have some of it. They are in Savannah, Ga
$19.12 per box
https://ammoshoponline.us19.list-ma...e2ea7686327c22ab06&id=40bd51fd0f&e=38eeaa0e20

 

[The Oregonian]

What do you folks reccomend for ammo to break in a new gun? Got a shiny new Bergara HMR PRO in .308 for Christmas from my wife. Haven't had a new gun for Ionger than I can remember. Have a good process for shooting/cleaning, but ammo choices are too big these days. I used to just shoot what I intended to shoot after break in. But with ammo costs these days, no way. And I am not going to waist my good stash for breaking in. Too early to consider developing loads at this point. Will get around 200-250 rounds through it before getting down to development. What say you folks? What type of break in ammo?

It sounds like cost is your primary concern…If you are going to reload in 250 rounds, why not just do it now? It will be cheaper than any loaded ammo you buy. And you can probably find inexpensive bullets if you want to save what you have.

ETA - here are some $.27/each bullets in stock.

 

[waveslayer]

Break in.... if it's a shooter it's a shooter. Load your ammo and have fun

 

[Shane Lindsey]

Break in.... if it's a shooter it's a shooter. Load your ammo and have fun

Yupp!!!

One grain increments with 245s, cleaning every three. Test for pressure and velocity. Break in done in 10 rounds, max pressure identified and associated velocity.

 

[C-130 Dude]

Yupp!!!

One grain increments with 245s, cleaning every three. Test for pressure and velocity. Break in done in 10 rounds, max pressure identified and associated velocity.

I have my break in process. I wanted to know what ammo folks were using for strictly break in purposes.