Long range rifles

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  1. ny700

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    Have not seen one in use, I’ll be curious to see how it works
     
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    Let’s not forget the guide-rod. Sometimes is can be tricky in the dark.
     
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    Just throw it in the dishwasher. While you’re home alone.
     
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    Well... IDK. I just throw my used patches in the trash when I'm done. Can't get easier than that.
     
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    I’m not sure if I have any other options for mounting it.
     
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    Rings are ordered. Ammo is next.
     
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    What ammo you plan to run?
     
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    Federal Sierra MatchKing 168 or 175’s. I’m gonna try one box of each to see which groups better in my rifle then I’ll buy a case of whichever is better.
     
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    Awesome choice! That's what I've got for my 308 AR, 500 or more 175gr sierra GMM and one box or the sierra 168gr GMM.

    I happened into the 500+ rounds before I had built the rifle so I went with a 20" Ballistic Advantage medium heavy with 1:10 twist. So far I've only done a function check, but hope to get it on paper next month while my son's down on spring break then put some pigs on the dirt with it.
     
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    That'l give you a very good baseline. I've had success with Gorilla ammunition with similar results as the GMM.
     
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    So from what I understand that round does some pretty serious damage to deer as well as being extremely accurate for a factory load. I found them fairly cheap compared to most so we’ll see what she likes next weekend.
     
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    I've been reading the same thing, anxious to see for myself. The 175gr is basically the same as the military M118LR that sniper units are issued.
     
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    GMM under $1 /rnd
    Hard to go wrong there.
     
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    Damn right!!!!!
    I've seen good reviews about those!

    I've also been curious about the Hornady super performance SST, I think it's either the 150 or 165gr 308 at 3000fps with the SST bullet still expanding down to 1600fps.
     
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    Tempted to order a case of the 168 right now. I plan on shooting 168gr in my REPR whenever I can buy it so I’d like to have all the same ammo across both platforms.
     
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    Not sure if it is currently available in the US (it was and cheaper to buy there than here FFS)....

    But this stuff is pretty good by all accounts....

    http://www.outbackammo.com.au/308-win-168gr-sierra-hpbt-matchking/

    We shoot the 5.56 LOTS (100K per moth last year) and it is flawless. The 7.62 got great reviews in the US from what I read. If you reload the brass is significantly better regarded than Federal as well. No question however the Fed GMM is a good round.
     
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    I wonder what powder their using... ?
     
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    Recently seen that Gorilla ammo and wondered if it was any good?o_O
     
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