MK318 Mod 0 - accuracy evaluation and chronograph data

[Ned Christiansen]

That is some great stuff there Molon, thanks for taking the time!

[morbidbattlecry]

I though Mk318 was sopposed to be rated at having 2moa accuracy standard.

[littlejerry]

Molon,

Great evaluation. Thanks for posting this!

It seems like both the velocity and accuracy are right on the edge of the allowable spec(Although I haven't gone to look up the info yet... will do later today). Do you think this was reject ammo? It sure would explain the unexpected availability...

[Watrdawg]

Great info Molon. I have definitely learned a lot from this thread.

[TiroFijo]

Thanks Molon! outstanding report and very educative as usual.

Hola Ned! Great to see you here.

Ruben

[YVK]

Do you think this was reject ammo? It sure would explain the unexpected availability...

I was thinking the same. So far commercial sales of this ammo has been available only from one outfit, without explanation to their sources. I bought some, and visually I can't see any issues with ammo - obviously, visual eval provides little meaningful info.

Molon, thank you for taking your time and sharing, your post are always top-notch.

[Wayne Dobbs]

I also thank you and would love for the group measurement methodology to be "stickyed" for future reference!

[morbidbattlecry]

I was thinking the same. So far commercial sales of this ammo has been available only from one outfit, without explanation to their sources. I bought some, and visually I can't see any issues with ammo - obviously, visual eval provides little meaningful info.

Molon, thank you for taking your time and sharing, your post are always top-notch.

I've noticed a little bit of variation in the setting of the round. Have you seen that at all?

[Molon]

Molon,

Do you think this was reject ammo?

I just shoot the stuff. I'm afraid you're going to have to ask Federal about its pedigree.


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[vicious_cb]

I suppose it would be difficult to making a consistent accurate bullet with that type of bullet construction. Especially when the lead core is loose in the jacket.