I went with a 150g Accubond loaded by Choice Ammo. It clocked in at 2750. Didn't get a shot on any bulls. Got close, but no cigar. My dad took one just under 100yds with his 270 pushing a 130g Core-lokt. Dropped it in its tracks. Perfect expansion through the heart. Found bullet in hide opposite...
UPDATE: I ordered some 150 Accubond's from Choice Ammunition out of Montana. The 150's are rolling at 2770fps out of my 16" .308, way sub-MOA. A big shout out to them for making a heck of a round that outruns and out shoots the factory rounds, which by the way are pretty darn good. I think I...
Taking my 16" .308 next week for 1st rifle in Co. Trying to decide which bullet to use. Probably over thinking it but would like to hear some feedback. Both 150g rounds shoot sub MOA, the Buffalo Bore TTSX is right at 2710fps and the Accubond rolling in at 2605. Furthest shot anticipated is...
Ordered the Scythe Friday. We'll see how long it'll take... Going to try it out on a 16" 308. Current setup is a YHM. Good can but very heavy compared to the scythe.
Looking forward to chrono various factory loads through the 20" ridgeline upon its arrival too. I'll post up the results.
About to order the same riffle. The weight difference is incredible. Yours a 20"?
What suppressor did you end up with? You harvested anything with it yet?
I did in a 16" Rem 700.
2713 3 round average in the Buffalo Bore
Federal trophy copper 150's averaged 2710. Really thought the Buffalo Bore would be faster...
Sorry for the confusion. My build will consist of 16" - 18" worth of barrel and then the baffle stack. It'll end up about the same OAL as a stock 22-24" rifle, perhaps even a bit shorter. However, it will be suppressed, have foldable stock, and should weigh no more than 7lbs.
I agree with your assessment on the PRC. I'm shopping for super short, suppressed mountain rifle, capable of harvesting Elk at 400-500 yards. The SWS folding "MISB XLR HUNTER" is what I'm going with, just can't determine which caliber is best for this build. It seems .300 WSM, 6.5 PRC and 7 PRC...