jmcs
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I have posted on the forum asking about 135gr SMKs in my 270 and their suitability on game. My questions were more than answered and the desire to hunt at longer ranges is growing BUT I do not think I have the right rig to go up to genuine long range. I am not going to mention the scope because it will have to be changed but I will describe my two rifles. My 243 is a South African Musgrave Vrystaat with an RSA action on a box magazine. Heavy barrel with a 1/10 twist. I am currently shooting 85gr SMK (moly) in FC Brass with CCI BR primers and 41gr of S355 (local propellant). They travel at 3300 fps and I am getting 1/2 inch groups at 100m. My other rifle is a 270 with an Anschutz barrel on a Savage 110 action. I am loading 135gr SMK into PMC brass with 55 gr S365 propellant using CCI BR primers. These travel at 2950 fps and also give 1/2 inch at 100m (this rifle also has a 1/10 twist). I do not intend changing these rifles BUT would like to get the best out of them. Where do I start? I know this is a very broad question but you all started somewhere and I see no need to forge a new path where others have gone before. Any advice would be of great help.
Dave
Dave