MWS owners: Is there a specific ammo your MWS likes?

[Skyyr]

Ran the standard assortment of popular ammo types through a stainless-barreled LMT MWS the other day and was mostly disappointed with the results. FGMM shot well, but at ~$1+ a round, I was hoping to find something a bit cheaper.

I'm looking for a decently-accurate round that is relatively affordable to shoot in bulk through my MWS. For my 5.56 rifles, I've had good luck with 77gr OTM clone rounds (such as Magtech Sniper and IMI Razor Core). Are there any .308/7.62x51 match-round clones you've found are decently-accurate (~1 MOA) in the MWS?

Thanks!

[Slippers]

My MWS with 16" lightweight chrome lined barrel shoots Hirtenberger surplus and MEN 7.62 under 2 moa. I've run both out to 900m with acceptable results on man sized targets. I think Pappabear has had good results with MEN as well.

[glock21xxx]

Ran the standard assortment of popular ammo types through a stainless-barreled LMT MWS the other day and was mostly disappointed with the results. FGMM shot well, but at ~$1+ a round, I was hoping to find something a bit cheaper.

I'm looking for a decently-accurate round that is relatively affordable to shoot in bulk through my MWS. For my 5.56 rifles, I've had good luck with 77gr OTM clone rounds (such as Magtech Sniper and IMI Razor Core). Are there any .308/7.62x51 match-round clones you've found are decently-accurate (~1 MOA) in the MWS?

Thanks!

I have the same setup. I found that my reloads (168g AMAX) or FGMM are the only ammos that I get solid results with.

[MisterHelix]

I feed mine Nosler 168 custom competition over 40 grains H4895 at ~2,470 fps.

[hk_shootr]

I have a 18" stainless 5R that I had cut down to 16.2"
Is shoots m118lr right at 1.5" and FGMM 168gr right at 3/4".....five shot groups

[JoshNC]

My MWS with 16" lightweight chrome lined barrel shoots Hirtenberger surplus and MEN 7.62 under 2 moa. I've run both out to 900m with acceptable results on man sized targets. I think Pappabear has had good results with MEN as well.

Mine also loved Hirt. For really accurate shooting, Black Hills 175gr OTM.

[hk_shootr]

How tight of groups were you getting with Black Hills?

[Slippers]

How tight of groups were you getting with Black Hills?

The last time JoshNC shot my MWS with some of his Black Hills 175 he was creating bug holes.

[hk_shootr]

The last time JoshNC shot my MWS with some of his Black Hills 175 he was creating bug holes.

Wow....will have to try it.

Much thanks, greatly appreciate the reply

[ALCOAR]

Here's another data point for the BH's 175gr. through a MWS. This was shot with the 16" CL model though. The best factory loading I've found is the 168gr. FGMM. Many others have confirmed this as well through their MWSs. If I were you, I start there.

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Here is a list of popular factory loads through my MWS....

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[duece71]

I have had ok results with fed 149gr m80, 1-1.5 moa. Agreed on FGMM though.

[Wally126]

Awesome results with HBC 155gr HPBT from 16" SS barrel.

[bnanaphone]

Does anybody have chrono data for FGMM 168 from the 1:10, 16", CL barrel? I have also found my rifle to be very accurate with this load to 600 yards. I have been searching and the closest I have found is from an 18" SS barrel.

I have an 18" barrel chopped to 16 with a Specwar 762 & figure around 2490 FPS at 880' elevation, but hard data is appreciated.

[TXBK]

I don't have any hard data, but the 168gr. FGMM has grouped the best out of my 16" CL barrel.