77 gr bullet for use in SBR and “SPR”

**JediGuy** · 02-06-20, 08:56

Need some help with this.

I’ve got some IMI razor core 77gr, which I have not had a bad experience with.
However, are there better (based on potential accuracy and cost) options out there?

My limited stash was Black Hills TMK, but at cost, it’s 40% or so pricier than the IMI option. So started to accumulate a little IMI. Based on some reading, it seems like Magtech May have been even better, but they are not available.

I always qualify by my abilities. I’m still an intermediate shooter, not even close to expert.

**mack7.62** · 02-06-20, 09:01

For SBR I would look for 75 gr GDSP, expensive but a very good load, for SPR any of the 77 gr loads that shoots good in your rifle for longer ranges.

**Pappabear** · 02-06-20, 09:14

What are you trying to do with it?

Home defense
Hunt
Target, Long range potential

PB

**JediGuy** · 02-06-20, 09:18

Home defense with the SBR
Target at a shorter range (currently) with both the SBR and a couple 16” uppers.

Part of my thought was really to consolidate on one type of ammo that is generally good at both uses, understanding it will necessarily be a compromise in some areas.

Zero hunting, unless the end of the world happens.

**markm** · 02-06-20, 11:10

Originally Posted by JediGuy

Part of my thought was really to consolidate on one type of ammo that is generally good at both uses, understanding it will necessarily be a compromise in some areas.

That's why we don't run 55gr fmj anymore. All the guns are set up for 77s. Even 62 gr gives us POI challenges. For 50 yards and in stuff, whatever is cheapest will work since POI isn't super critical.

**gaijin** · 02-06-20, 12:30

I run 77 gr CBC/Magtech out of my 10.5/11.5” guns.
Uses Sierra MK, a bit cheaper than IMI- but ES OF 100 FPS blows the deal past 300 for my taste (vertical stringing).
Since I use RD on my shortys and a couple hundred yds is my realistic max range it works.

**vicious_cb** · 02-07-20, 19:22

Why are you choosing SMK for an SBR? SMKs are for precision/DMR stuff not great choice for HD/duty.

**gaijin** · 02-07-20, 19:35

My 10.3/11.5” are truck guns at the ranch.
Used for coyotes and vermin. Not shooting through windshield glass or similar.

I’m running 75 gr GD in a 14.5” gun with LPVO for HD.