155 grain .308 Ammo

[jd.caldderon]

My question is if anyone has had any luck with 155 grain BTHP ammo in .308 cal out of a 1/10 twist barrel. Looking for longer range performance as good as or better than 175 grain BTHP.

Thanks!!

 

[jwrowland77]

If going for long range, I'd personally go with the heavier stuff. I've had 155gr SMK-Palma out to 600, but definitely liked the 175/178's more out to a grand or further (1260)

 

[geetarman]

Am not sure of the twist in my m700P, but it will not shoot 155 gr. anything worth a hoot. Heavier bullets are fine.

 

[jd.caldderon]

Thanks for the feedback!

 

[Jim Watson]

My 10 twist Pac Nor barrel on Savage action shoots the 155gr Scenar as accurately as 175 gr SMK.

 

[jwrowland77]

I had great accuracy as well with 155's and 175/8's, but for windage, definitely preferred the heavies.

 

[Road_Clam]

I take 155's out to 600 yards frequently but i'm running a 26" 1- 12 twist. My goto midrange / 155 load is 43.1 gr of W748 i'm running about 2620 fps. I always bring different loads to my 600 yd shoots, our range is notorious for multi-directional wind. If it's a calm day I shoot the 155's , if I see some wind like 168's , and if the wind blows my hat off at the firing line, I park my .308 and break out my .300WM and shoot 208 AMax's LOL

 

[T. O'Heir]

"...Looking for longer range performance..." Can you define that? What rifle, for starters?
"...twist in my M700P..." 1 in 12. Apparently the twist of choice for Palma rifles. http://www.accurateshooter.com/guns-of-week/gunweek059/

 

[Jimro]

John Whidden used a 1:10 barrel to good effect using 155s, and building competition rifles with a 1:10 twist that have done well with 155s. http://www.accurateshooter.com/guns-of-week/gunweek059/

Jimro

 

[Mr.RevolverGuy]

Great luck with an AR10 1/10 twist and 155's

155gr Nosler
44.1gr of Varget
I pulled the last shot.

 

[std7mag]

You might want to try the new tipped Matchking. G1 BC is reportedly at 0.519.