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tobnpr · August 13, 2012, 08:04 AM

How tight were the groupings with the 155 grain factory ammo, and did you have an opportunity to try them at distance?

I'm interested in hearing how it all works out for ya. I think you'll find that the conventional wisdom of heavier/higher BC bullets (the 175's) is going to be a better performer from a "conventional" barrel at long range- esp. if the wind is blowing, but -- every rifle is different.

Good luck with it. If you got tight groups with the 155's it might work out. My son's .308 hates lighter bullets, even the 168 MKs don't shoot as well.

August 13, 2012, 08:04 AM	#19
tobnpr Senior Member Join Date: August 1, 2010 Location: Tampa Bay Posts: 4,556	How tight were the groupings with the 155 grain factory ammo, and did you have an opportunity to try them at distance? I'm interested in hearing how it all works out for ya. I think you'll find that the conventional wisdom of heavier/higher BC bullets (the 175's) is going to be a better performer from a "conventional" barrel at long range- esp. if the wind is blowing, but -- every rifle is different. Good luck with it. If you got tight groups with the 155's it might work out. My son's .308 hates lighter bullets, even the 168 MKs don't shoot as well.