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Jimro · January 22, 2008, 10:55 PM

I doubt you'll find a commercial Palma load. I've never seen a palma shooter use factory ammo. Launching a 155 gr BTHP at around 3k from a 30 inch barrel isn't something most shooters do.

Federal Gold Medal Match is good, Black hills in 168 gr and 175 gr SMK are probably the best bet, but shoot a couple different boxes to find what your rifle shoots best.

Current mil sniper load is m118lr. It uses the the 175 smk. It's a good load for accurate long range, but for everything 600 and less just shoot what is most accurate in your load.

Jimro

January 22, 2008, 10:55 PM	#5
Jimro Senior Member Join Date: October 18, 2006 Posts: 7,097	I doubt you'll find a commercial Palma load. I've never seen a palma shooter use factory ammo. Launching a 155 gr BTHP at around 3k from a 30 inch barrel isn't something most shooters do. Federal Gold Medal Match is good, Black hills in 168 gr and 175 gr SMK are probably the best bet, but shoot a couple different boxes to find what your rifle shoots best. Current mil sniper load is m118lr. It uses the the 175 smk. It's a good load for accurate long range, but for everything 600 and less just shoot what is most accurate in your load. Jimro __________________ Machine guns are awesome until you have to carry one.