All things .308 Win

[PC356]

Had 500 of those tipped SMK’ show up today from raven rocks, I’ll load them up for my dad in his roughtech 308 for this fall and report back on how they shoot.

Got a cpl hundred inbound myself to play with. Certainly curious.

 

[NWBLKTAIL]

Got a cpl hundred inbound myself to play with. Certainly curious.

The price was definitely right

 

[PC356]

I was gonna load some 178’s for shits and grins with TAC, also a tikka. I don’t ‘need’ them to shoot but also curious and will help me get a firing on some virgin brass

Have that powder and meant to try it with the 178 X’s, never did. Might’ve been the one

 

[NWBLKTAIL]

Have that powder and meant to try it with the 178 X’s, never did. Might’ve been the one

I’ll post up how they shoot

 

[Iukamedic]

I was gonna load some 178’s for shits and grins with TAC, also a tikka. I don’t ‘need’ them to shoot but also curious and will help me get a firing on some virgin brass

The tikka I have didn’t like the 178 eldx with a variety of different powders. That thing loves the 168 smk and tmk. It’s a 16 inch barrel.

 

[NWBLKTAIL]

The tikka I have didn’t like the 178 eldx with a variety of different powders. That thing loves the 168 smk and tmk. It’s a 16 inch barrel.

Yes mine loves smk/Tmk as well, but I gotta an itch that’s needs a scratch

 

[Hondo64d]

Had 500 of those tipped SMK’ show up today from raven rocks, I’ll load them up for my dad in his roughtech 308 for this fall and report back on how they shoot.

They shoot good. Tried ten rounds of a random charge in my match rifle. I had already had good results from them in my utility rifle and wanted to see how they did in another barrel. They didn’t disappoint. They won’t be a go-to in my match gun because the BC is relatively low, but I’m sure gonna use them in my utility and hunting rigs!

John

 

[sierracharlie338]

Nice!

 

[NWBLKTAIL]

They shoot good. Tried ten rounds of a random charge in my match rifle. I had already had good results from them in my utility rifle and wanted to see how they did in another barrel. They didn’t disappoint. They won’t be a go-to in my match gun because the BC is relatively low, but I’m sure gonna use them in my utility and hunting rigs!

John

Wow very nice! I have 2 tikka rifles to try these in. I’ll throw a load together first for my dads roughtech.

Very nice shootin

 

[Nwihunter]

Looks like Michigan will be getting rid of the straight wall requirement down state. Gonna make my 308 my new deer gun! I'll be looking for the best factory ammo for up to 250-300 yards with 150 and under being the most common range.

Hornady precision hunter 178gr. Is what I’ve switched to

 

[PC356]

Finally got to try out a few of the Raven Rocks 168 TMKs. Maybe easiest load dev ever.
Barrel is a 20” Tikka CTR I bought off EBay for a cpl hundred bucks. Spun it up to an older chromoly Tikka T3 action I got in a trade. Had it all Cerakoted and stuck it in a second hand RokStok I procured here.
Lapua brass fired 5-6 times. BR2 primer, 168 TMKs (TRU) loaded to mag length (2.925”) and 45.4 grains VV N-150. Zero pressure signs at all, if they’re there the Lap brass is soaking it up. Group shot off a rickety portable bench with horseflies annoyin the piss out of me too. Wishin I would’ve bought a 1000 of these pills as opposed to the 200 I picked up. Good lookin out once again @Formidilosus

 

[Ajsomp]

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Finally got to try out a few of the Raven Rocks 168 TMKs. Maybe easiest load dev ever.
Barrel is 20” Tikka CTR I bought off EBay for a cpl hundred bucks. Spun it up to a chromoly Tikka T3 action I got in a trade. Had it all Cerakoted and stuck it in a second hand RokStok I procured here.
Lapua brass fired 5-6 times. BR2 primer, 168 TMKs loaded to mag length (2.925”) and 45.4 grains VV N-150. Zero pressure signs at all, if they’re there the Lap brass is soaking it up. Group shot with horseflies annoyin the piss out of me too.

I don’t need another gun or project. But that seems like a good combo

 

[PC356]

I don’t need another gun or project. But that seems like a good combo

The whole sum of the randomly acquired parts certainly came together better than it should have

 

[Ranger619]

I shot 10 rounds yesterday. 165 gr AB 44.0 Varget Nosler brass Tikka 20 inch barrel and suppressor. This rifle also likes the 178gr ELD-X with 42.0 gr Varget in Peterson brass.

 

[PC356]

I shot 10 rounds yesterday. 165 gr AB 44.0 Varget Nosler brass Tikka 20 inch barrel and suppressor. This rifle also likes the 178gr ELD-X with 42.0 gr Varget in Peterson brass. View attachment 1041784

Speeds..?

 

[NWBLKTAIL]

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Finally got to try out a few of the Raven Rocks 168 TMKs. Maybe easiest load dev ever.
Barrel is a 20” Tikka CTR I bought off EBay for a cpl hundred bucks. Spun it up to an older chromoly Tikka T3 action I got in a trade. Had it all Cerakoted and stuck it in a second hand RokStok I procured here.
Lapua brass fired 5-6 times. BR2 primer, 168 TMKs loaded to mag length (2.925”) and 45.4 grains VV N-150. Zero pressure signs at all, if they’re there the Lap brass is soaking it up. Group shot off a rickety portable bench with horseflies annoyin the piss out of me too. Wishin I would’ve bought a 1000 of these pills as opposed to the 200 I picked up.

That velocity seems really good for a 20”, I’m really itching to go shoot now

 

[PC356]

That velocity seems really good for a 20”, I’m really itching to go shoot now

Was very pleasantly surprised. First time tryin N-150 on anything bigger than .223.
Solid speed and temp stability, I like it.

 

[NWBLKTAIL]

Was very pleasantly surprised. First time tryin N-150 on anything bigger than .223.
Solid speed and temp stability, I like it.

I keep being told to try it out

 

[Ranger619]

Speeds..?

I am not sure, I haven't shot through a chronograph. I have it zeroed at 100yd. 200yd is +0.6mil, 300 is +1.5mil, 400 +2.2, 500 +3.3, and 600 is + 4.5mil. I think it should be about 2500ft/s roughly.

 

[sierracharlie338]

I am not sure, I haven't shot through a chronograph. I have it zeroed at 100yd. 200yd is +0.6mil, 300 is +1.5mil, 400 +2.2, 500 +3.3, and 600 is + 4.5mil. I think it should be about 2500ft/s roughly.

I’d guess in the 2600s based on drop data and memory of my old data but I could be off as it’s all packed away somewhere currently.