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Biggfoot44
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You didn't state what action type are your .308 and ..30-06 . If bolt action ( and not already shooting moa as is) , the two simple automatic things are bedding and the crown.
Unless it is already at least pillar bedded from the factory, give it a glass bedding to your preferences. Default is bed the action and first cpl inches of bbl, with the rest freefloated.
Carefully inspect the crown. Any inconsistencies, out of round, or hint of damage,
Imeadately recrown.
Have shooter of known ability shoot your rifles with FGMM or equivalents, from bench ( or prone w/ sling if they're proficent). You now have a baseline for your rifles. If this meets or is reasonably close to your goals, great ! Now start working on your marksmanship and basic handloading skills.
Unless it is already at least pillar bedded from the factory, give it a glass bedding to your preferences. Default is bed the action and first cpl inches of bbl, with the rest freefloated.
Carefully inspect the crown. Any inconsistencies, out of round, or hint of damage,
Imeadately recrown.
Have shooter of known ability shoot your rifles with FGMM or equivalents, from bench ( or prone w/ sling if they're proficent). You now have a baseline for your rifles. If this meets or is reasonably close to your goals, great ! Now start working on your marksmanship and basic handloading skills.
km04
Get crackin you muggs!!!!
Jesus, you guys are awesome. You have given me a lot of things that I haven't thought of, given me many things to think about. I am now rethinking the way I currently test loads and seeing where I can change things and get better.
Bigfoot, both are bolt action rifles, the 30-06 is bedded and free floated. The .308 is not bedded. The crown of both are in great shape, luckily, that is one thing I look at religiously. I may need to find a shooter who can test the limits of the rifle to give me that baseline.
Bigfoot, both are bolt action rifles, the 30-06 is bedded and free floated. The .308 is not bedded. The crown of both are in great shape, luckily, that is one thing I look at religiously. I may need to find a shooter who can test the limits of the rifle to give me that baseline.
Magnumite
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Delete...info already posted...my bad
- Feb 4, 2013
- 28,175
This ^^^^
- Feb 4, 2013
- 28,175
Just too many variables.
Or just duplicate Federal Gold Medal Match.
Or just duplicate Federal Gold Medal Match.
Biggfoot44
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- Aug 2, 2009
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He's going to be in 150-180gr range, either of the most common .30cal twist rates will be fine.
Blacksmith101
Grumpy Old Man
- Jun 22, 2012
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But the AR Twist rate could be a problem. Quite a range of rates in that platform.
- Feb 4, 2013
- 28,175
Yes, but that limits the high end. Any common twist rate will shoot 55 grain and under fine. And most will be fine with 62 grain. When you get above that you really need the fast twists.
And basically, if you are looking at best accuracy, in an accurate rifle, pick the match bullet in the appropriate weight. And pick heavier for longer range.
And basically, if you are looking at best accuracy, in an accurate rifle, pick the match bullet in the appropriate weight. And pick heavier for longer range.
Mike3888
Mike3888
https://www.precisionreloading.com/cart.php#!c=174&ca=.308&l=BPS
Precision reloading has what you want, also samples in various calibers.
Good luck
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