SCJ429 wrote:Totally different bullet design. You can get GK to shoot well but the SMK is a dedicated match projectile. Best to do a ladder test when you get them. What caliber? 7mm?
SCJ429 wrote:Palma shooter use a 155 grain bullet in a 308 at longer distances and do OK. You may find 180 works better at 500 as they will be less effected by the wind. 500 is a long way when you are trying to stick five rounds in the same spot. You find a 1/2 inch group at 100 turns into a two foot mess at 500 if you have some switchy wind. What scope are you using?
duncan61 wrote:t.The Match kings clover leaf at 100m.Same load for weight will work fine in your .308
in2anity wrote:SCJ429 wrote:Palma shooter use a 155 grain bullet in a 308 at longer distances and do OK. You may find 180 works better at 500 as they will be less effected by the wind. 500 is a long way when you are trying to stick five rounds in the same spot. You find a 1/2 inch group at 100 turns into a two foot mess at 500 if you have some switchy wind. What scope are you using?
In the right hands the 155s can be made to shoot exceptionally well out to 1000, nevertheless I have seen 178s beat 155s under awful conditions. Like-for-like gear there’s really not much in it however...
SCJ429 wrote:I have seen some excellent results from 308 shooters at mid to longer range using 155 but ideally and if the rules permitted they would use a heavier projectile. What would you use to shoot at 500 in a score match?
TassieTiger wrote:Curious - does anyone turn up and just shoot with a hunting / sporter rifle and do any good at these fly events ? Id imagine consistency wouldn't be there?...Reason I ask is I know a couple of older guys, who almost exclusively live bush, who'd never entertain entering in a competition but, they can shoot with so much accuracy from their very basic rifles it just blows me away - match boxes at 400m type accuracy (and centered !) from light weight 22-250's and similar...does anyone come from left of field, with gear that just does not look appropriate and leave people sitting there wondering - how ? The guys Im referring too - do reload and they are gun nuts, but certainly wouldn't be called long range target shooters...they actually inspire me to do better with less...
TassieTiger wrote:It does sound like a lot of fun.
A .22 at 200m? = akin to dropping tiny artillery onto target lol
duncan61 wrote:did you make some Matchkings or went with the Gamekings
SCJ429 wrote:Well done, it is hard work when the wind is moving around. The Federal Cup is in Canberra next weekend if you want another go. Best to get a load developed with SMK, they are a very forgiving bullet.
duncan61 wrote:The topic is about bullets so check this left to right the 168 Berger VLD, 100 sierra game king and 168 Matchking.the ogive on the VLD is considerably longer than the Matchking.will test them soon
Apollo wrote:Give some Berger VLD Target a go. When you get them on song at 500m Fly you might get something that looks like this and win a "Screamer Patch"..