IMI .308 150 Grain FMJBT

Southla1 · May 18, 2000, 09:53 PM

Anyone have any experience with the IMI 150 grain FMJBT in 06? I just got in 500 rounds of 06 brass from CMP and am preparing to load it with ball for my Garand. The IMI ball seems to be reasonably priced..........that is if the quality is anywhere near as good as the Winchester 147 Gr. FMJBT.

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Carlyle

Fred J. Drumheller · May 19, 2000, 07:20 AM

The IMI is essentially equal to the WW 147gr. Ball bullet. Neither is "Match Grade", but either will get you through Marksman & Sharpshooter. As an Expert, you'll have to be pushing Master before you'll notice much differance and want to start buying "Match" bullets.

Yr. Obt. Svnt.

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Fred J. Drumheller
NRA Life
NRA Golden Eagle

Southla1 · May 19, 2000, 02:18 PM

Thanks for the info Fred. I was not worried about the match capabilities of this particular bullet, just weather the quality was on a par with the Winchester. I still carry a Master classification but it has been more years than I care to tell about

since I have had the opportunity to compete. I have been using the Winchester for pratice and just general shooting use. When the time comes again (and it will now that I am retired) for me to compete, and match ammo is needed, I will go with the Sierra 168 grain International which has always given excellent service to me.

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Carlyle

May 18, 2000, 09:53 PM	#1
Southla1 Member In Memoriam Join Date: March 19, 2000 Location: Jeanerette, La. Near the Posts: 1,999	Anyone have any experience with the IMI 150 grain FMJBT in 06? I just got in 500 rounds of 06 brass from CMP and am preparing to load it with ball for my Garand. The IMI ball seems to be reasonably priced..........that is if the quality is anywhere near as good as the Winchester 147 Gr. FMJBT. ------------------ Carlyle

May 19, 2000, 07:20 AM	#2
Fred J. Drumheller Retired Screen Name Join Date: November 17, 2000 Posts: 90	The IMI is essentially equal to the WW 147gr. Ball bullet. Neither is "Match Grade", but either will get you through Marksman & Sharpshooter. As an Expert, you'll have to be pushing Master before you'll notice much differance and want to start buying "Match" bullets. Yr. Obt. Svnt. ------------------ Fred J. Drumheller NRA Life NRA Golden Eagle

May 19, 2000, 02:18 PM	#3
Southla1 Member In Memoriam Join Date: March 19, 2000 Location: Jeanerette, La. Near the Posts: 1,999	Thanks for the info Fred. I was not worried about the match capabilities of this particular bullet, just weather the quality was on a par with the Winchester. I still carry a Master classification but it has been more years than I care to tell about since I have had the opportunity to compete. I have been using the Winchester for pratice and just general shooting use. When the time comes again (and it will now that I am retired) for me to compete, and match ammo is needed, I will go with the Sierra 168 grain International which has always given excellent service to me. ------------------ Carlyle