168gr HPBT----Poor Performance!?

[DanManOkc]

I currently have a Savage 10FP chambered in .308 with a Bausch and Lomb
Elite 4000 6-24x on top. I had glanced at an article online about a guy
with the same gun who couldn't get the Sierra Match King 168gr HPBT
bullet to print very tight groups. I have the same problem. I have tried
working the load between 2600 and 2800 fps with a number of powder
combinations and have gotten horrible results with that bullet. I
handload all of my loads with RCBS competition dies. With a Sierra Game King 165gr HPBT I can shoot 1/2-3/4 moa groups all
day with a moly-coated bore. The 168gr Match King won't shoot under 1
moa consistently. The twist on my rifle is 1 in 10in and I know many
other rifles use a 1 in 12 or 1 in 11 twist. Does that have anything to
do with it? My father also has the same problem with his 10FP, so its
not just my gun. Well, you know the old phrase, "If it aint broke, don't
fix it." I will continue to happily shoot 1/2 moa groups with my Sierra
Game King 165gr loads but I was just looking to see if anyone had any
ideas. Also, has anyone tried that John Plaster Sniper Stock that Choate
makes, is it worth the money? Thanks for your time everyone.
Daniel in OKC

 

[Spectre]

Hi, Dan.

Welcome to The Firing Line. I look forward to sharing info with you. I really think this would be better served in "the art of the rifle" or Handloading forum, don't you? We've been having a real problem with folks losing the right forum. Makes finding the info you need kinda tricky.

 

[Rich Lucibella]

This thread now available for your reading pleasure in the Rifle Forum.

Thanks Dan and Spec.
Rich