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kraigwy · March 4, 2013, 10:27 PM

I'm trying to figure why you want to go with R-17 over R-15.

You can get all the velocity you need out of R-15, which by the way works better in the shorter 20 inch barrel.

Velocity isn't accuracy. I wouldn't go over 2600 in a 308, not need too. 175 at 2600 MV is more then enough for 1000 yards.

But that's just me.

March 4, 2013, 10:27 PM	#3
kraigwy Senior Member Join Date: June 16, 2008 Location: Wyoming Posts: 11,061	I'm trying to figure why you want to go with R-17 over R-15. You can get all the velocity you need out of R-15, which by the way works better in the shorter 20 inch barrel. Velocity isn't accuracy. I wouldn't go over 2600 in a 308, not need too. 175 at 2600 MV is more then enough for 1000 yards. But that's just me. __________________ Kraig Stuart CPT USAR Ret USAMU Sniper School Distinguished Rifle Badge 1071