JDMarshall Posted April 1, 2013 Share Posted April 1, 2013 Just moving into the heavy metal world with a 16" SS barrel. What would be an all round good bullet choice for 3 gun heavy shooting 500 rarely and mostly 0-200yds. I'm not reloading but buying from freedom at the moment. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RiggerJJ Posted April 1, 2013 Share Posted April 1, 2013 (edited) Depends on your twist rate and what works in your barrel. I see everything from 110gn (HM lite) to 175gn being used, and most use a cheap fmj for close stuff out to 100 and then an accurate round for longer...watch out for bi-metal jacketing (copper plated steel jacket)...it will get you a dq at most matches. Check everything with a magnet! jj Edited April 1, 2013 by RiggerJJ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JDMarshall Posted April 1, 2013 Author Share Posted April 1, 2013 Currently I am running 1:10 twist on a mid length gas SS bbl. I am shooting 150 FMJ right now but can't find any more of that so I'm looking at 155 or 147 that is available or maybe going heavier? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HRider Posted April 2, 2013 Share Posted April 2, 2013 Like JJ said, find what your rifle likes. My AR10 likes Freedom's 155 AMAX and Hornady 168 AMAXs. It will shoot others, but really tightens up with these. Also, like JJ said, I use non-magnetic surplus ball for <100yds. Right now, shoot whatever you can get your hands on. Hurley Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dan Sierpina Posted April 2, 2013 Share Posted April 2, 2013 Be aware that alot of 147 FMJ loads are bimetal. I bought some 147 reloads, not sure of the brand of bullets, but, they are bimetal. Bryan Ray warned me that Winchester white box were bimetal. Federal American Eagle 150 FMJ are total gilding metal bullets. The American Eagle 168 for M1a's shoots pretty well out of my Rainier Arms barreled DPMS .308. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RiggerJJ Posted April 2, 2013 Share Posted April 2, 2013 If its a great deal on a box of bullets, esp 147s, its probably too good to be true = (it probably has steel in it)... JJ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1chota Posted April 3, 2013 Share Posted April 3, 2013 Be sure to use a magnet. I use 135 gr. Sierra Match Kings. They group 1 MOA or less out to 600 yards. (mebbeso i don't, but they do.) For short ranges (200 and under) just about anything will do. there are some good buys on 125 gr and 150 gr. hunting bullets. In 3 gunning 2 MOA is good enough. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ken hebert Posted April 4, 2013 Share Posted April 4, 2013 110g Amax at 3180fps in my irons 20" DPMS and is more than accurate. Other than that. 135 SMK's and 168 SMK's. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sgtsvi Posted April 4, 2013 Share Posted April 4, 2013 I have worked up a load with Speer 110gr. varmint bullets with 48 gr. of 748. Accurate and flat shooting as well as being easy on the shoulder. I shot it out to 500 yards with no problem. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shooter545 Posted April 4, 2013 Share Posted April 4, 2013 I did a load with Speer 125gr TNT, 48.0gr of TAC and CCI LRP. Shoots pretty soft but haven't shot it at any distance but 100 & 200. Shoots sub MOA in my Larue & POF. Need to work it out at distance to see how it performs. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hopalong Posted April 10, 2013 Share Posted April 10, 2013 I use 110 grn round nose fmj m1 carbine bullets for short range stuff and Sierra 155 grn Palma match for Anything past 100ish (m1a) have some 168 and 175 sierra match but dont use them. Hopalong Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LSnSC Posted April 12, 2013 Share Posted April 12, 2013 Ive been shooting Hornady Steel Match. I have enough for the Tarheel shoot, then Im back to shooting reloads. The Hornady 110 Vmax over H322 shoots really well for me , as does Sierra 155's and 168's over RL-15. Ive got a bunch of 135's but havent found "The Load" yet. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sandro Posted April 14, 2013 Share Posted April 14, 2013 Ditto on what Happa said. 110gr Sierra makes the 30Cal recoil feel light. Out to 300 and over I use 168gr Sierra. Works really well. 1-11 twist! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Szczinator Posted June 13, 2013 Share Posted June 13, 2013 Stay away from Winchester white box, magnets love it. I usually carry a magnet in my truck just in case I find an ammo deal. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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