Rem 700 LTR & 125 gr TNT

Dave P · September 23, 2002, 07:31 AM

Does anybody have an accurate load for a 125 gr bullet in a Rem 700 LTR (308 cal)? These bullets do great in my re-bbled VSSF, but I can't get them to do better than 1.5 MOA from my stock LTR.

Why might this be? Long throat? Got good brass and primers, xmr4064 powder. Concentricity is very good. 168 Noslers give great accuracy, so the twist rate with a lighter bullet shouldn't be an issue ...

And while I'm at it: does anybody like the Lapua Scenar bullets? I've tried the 155 and 168 gr versions, and can't get either of them to group worth a hoot in any rifle!

Tanks
Dave

jesi · September 28, 2002, 06:31 AM

Dave/
I also had trouble getting the TNT to shoot well in my 700VS .308. Tried Win. 748 and found a very accurate load.
My load is Lake City brass, Win LR primers, 49.0 gr. Win 748, and a moly-coated 125 gr. TNT @ 2.700" COL.
Have never chronographed, but it sure shoots sweet!
Rex

Skullboy · September 28, 2002, 03:05 PM

Dave, I have have some 125grn TNTs and some125grn Nosler BTs loaded.But when we moved house, some of my load testing data went MIA,If you can wait about 3 weeks until I get back from hunting, I can re-evaluate them at the range and give you the results.I'lve got a Rem700 VS that I cut the barrel back to 20" to make what I call my "poor mans LTR", so the data should be good for you.HTH. Skullboy.

September 23, 2002, 07:31 AM	#1
Dave P Senior Member Join Date: August 16, 1999 Location: North Florida Posts: 1,346	Rem 700 LTR & 125 gr TNT Does anybody have an accurate load for a 125 gr bullet in a Rem 700 LTR (308 cal)? These bullets do great in my re-bbled VSSF, but I can't get them to do better than 1.5 MOA from my stock LTR. Why might this be? Long throat? Got good brass and primers, xmr4064 powder. Concentricity is very good. 168 Noslers give great accuracy, so the twist rate with a lighter bullet shouldn't be an issue ... And while I'm at it: does anybody like the Lapua Scenar bullets? I've tried the 155 and 168 gr versions, and can't get either of them to group worth a hoot in any rifle! Tanks Dave

September 28, 2002, 03:05 PM	#3
Skullboy Senior Member Join Date: September 25, 2002 Location: Haney, B.C. Canada Posts: 104	Dave, I have have some 125grn TNTs and some125grn Nosler BTs loaded.But when we moved house, some of my load testing data went MIA,If you can wait about 3 weeks until I get back from hunting, I can re-evaluate them at the range and give you the results.I'lve got a Rem700 VS that I cut the barrel back to 20" to make what I call my "poor mans LTR", so the data should be good for you.HTH. Skullboy. __________________ DAMAGE INC. CUSTOM CAMO. If They Call It Tourist Season, Why Can't We Shoot Them?

September 28, 2002, 06:31 AM	#2
jesi Junior Member Join Date: September 28, 2002 Location: southeast Kansas Posts: 1	Dave/ I also had trouble getting the TNT to shoot well in my 700VS .308. Tried Win. 748 and found a very accurate load. My load is Lake City brass, Win LR primers, 49.0 gr. Win 748, and a moly-coated 125 gr. TNT @ 2.700" COL. Have never chronographed, but it sure shoots sweet! Rex