700yd practice, calling wind sucks!

[Q_Sertorius]

I've wondered about this and I think you're right. I can even tell when the gun goes off that it doesn't seem like the loads are very consistent. It's just so cheap! but maybe capping it to like 400 and trying to find a ELDM loading that I can use for longer range. I hate to start loading my own since that just takes time but maybe that's the answer to get it cheaper to shoot longer.

If you can borrow a Garmin chronograph from someone, that can help you determine your lot of ammunition’s inconsistency.

I like reloading, but it is generally only cheaper if your time isn’t worth anything.


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[West2East]

That was why I mentioned going up on a foggy day. Watch that stuff hauling ass across a canyon and then shoot straight up when it hits the rimrock. Pretty eye opening

also always liked this vid

I watched several of his vids last night, good info. Actually pretty good shooting for the ranges that they are at!

 

[West2East]

If you can borrow a Garmin chronograph from someone, that can help you determine your lot of ammunition’s inconsistency.

I like reloading, but it is generally only cheaper if your time isn’t worth anything.


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I think you'd be surprised how severely I under-value my time! I'm a DIY guy to the core

 

[Steve300xcw]

I've wondered about this and I think you're right. I can even tell when the gun goes off that it doesn't seem like the loads are very consistent. It's just so cheap! but maybe capping it to like 400 and trying to find a ELDM loading that I can use for longer range. I hate to start loading my own since that just takes time but maybe that's the answer to get it cheaper to shoot longer.
I use 147 factory ammo for my hunting round, maybe the key is to start loading what I need instead of trying to find a "deal" on them and buying enough for hunting season. It just sucks paying $32/box vs $15.50/box for the S&B

I've been pretty happy running AAC through my 223's. Dunno how consistent this stuff is, but I'd give it a try

 

[West2East]

I've been pretty happy running AAC through my 223's. Dunno how consistent this stuff is, but I'd give it a try

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I'll have to check these out, that's close to what I pay for the S&B, Thanks!

 

[Steve300xcw]

Also might be worth a try.

 

[Q_Sertorius]

I'll have to check these out, that's close to what I pay for the S&B, Thanks!

I have 200 AAC 140-grain FMJ 6.5 CM waiting for my Tikka to get back to me. It’s supposed to be here tomorrow. I’m hoping to get out and shoot it Friday afternoon or Saturday morning.

The AAC 6.5 Grendel I used wasn’t very impressive, but the AAC .223 77-grain OTMs averaged at 2692.7 with a respectable standard deviation of 16.1 from my 16.1 AR.


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[hickswr]

I've wondered about this and I think you're right. I can even tell when the gun goes off that it doesn't seem like the loads are very consistent. It's just so cheap! but maybe capping it to like 400 and trying to find a ELDM loading that I can use for longer range. I hate to start loading my own since that just takes time but maybe that's the answer to get it cheaper to shoot longer.
I use 147 factory ammo for my hunting round, maybe the key is to start loading what I need instead of trying to find a "deal" on them and buying enough for hunting season. It just sucks paying $32/box vs $15.50/box for the S&B

You’d be better off only shooting half as much with consistent ammo for long range practice. If you don’t know why you missed, you haven’t learned anything.

This the answer for cheaper (good) ammo-
The 130gr also shoots well! Buy in bulk and save. I’ve never purchased from that retailer, just the first link that popped up. But that is the ammo you want for a cheaper 6.5 training round. (It will also kill critters)

Do not buy FMJ ammo for anything where accuracy is an expectation.

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[West2East]

I have 3 boxes of 140ELDM that I am thinking of seeing how they do just to burn some powder waiting until my hunt. I don't use the 140's for hunting so I might as well get some practice in with them. They may change my mind on higher-BC quality ammo for practice at range.