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Jim Watson · May 24, 2007, 06:47 AM

I have done some figuring and shooting in that vein.
On Sierra Infinity, default mets, it looks like the 75 gr Hornady Match will be marginal at 1000. The 75 gr A-Max has a higher BC and will give you a cushion; if it groups in your rifle. The .308 168 VLD is fine.

Me? I have a 6.5 twist .223 for 90 grain bullets and the JLK and Berger VLDs are very good but the 90 gr SMK is overloaded at high enough velocity for 1000 and the 75 gr A-Max is overspun; neither can be counted on to make it all the way to the target.
.308 155 gr Scenar is looking good.

May 24, 2007, 06:47 AM	#8
Jim Watson Senior Member Join Date: October 25, 2001 Location: Alabama Posts: 18,543	I have done some figuring and shooting in that vein. On Sierra Infinity, default mets, it looks like the 75 gr Hornady Match will be marginal at 1000. The 75 gr A-Max has a higher BC and will give you a cushion; if it groups in your rifle. The .308 168 VLD is fine. Me? I have a 6.5 twist .223 for 90 grain bullets and the JLK and Berger VLDs are very good but the 90 gr SMK is overloaded at high enough velocity for 1000 and the 75 gr A-Max is overspun; neither can be counted on to make it all the way to the target. .308 155 gr Scenar is looking good.