150 and lighter from Rem SPS Tactical .308

[PrevailFI]

Got a new rifle and scope combo in a trade. Thought I'd get into long(ish) range shooting.

Years ago, 168 gr. was the standard. Now I see mostly 150 grain. Should I roll with the lighter bullets?

I don't expect to shoot past 600, and I'm not capable of MOA precision at that distance anyway. Thoughts?

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[Dist. Expert 26]

The 1:10 barrel isn't exactly ideal for shooting lighter stuff. When I had a .308 I shot mainly Federal 175's and it performed pretty well. Also, check out Prime ammo. I shoot their 6.5 and its pretty awesome.

[Pappabear]

Yea, the 168, 175 fed gold metal match are the gold standard. Or possible Black hill with some match bullets. 150 and 147 is more of a surplus Ammo , or possible hunting Ammo.

It might shoot well, but if you want to test its potential, get some heavier match bullets.
Good luck.

[T2C]

Hornady 155g A-Max groups well out to 300 yards when fired through my 1:10 twist barrel.

[PrevailFI]

Thanks for the replies so far. Each gun has its own personality, but I am hoping to find a reasonably economical (price and recoil) cartridge that allows Minute Of Torso out to 600.

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[Onyx Z]

155gr Lapua Scenar-L's will supposedly get you to 1k yds without going transonic like 168/175gr will. I have some, but haven't done much load development with them. Though they do cost more than SMK's.

[SGTMAJ]

Are you looking to reload or buy off the shelf in quantity? Hard to beat federal or black hills for off the shelf.

[Kenneth]

If you are only shooting to 600 do your self a favor and get the FGM 168 SMK. They will also get you to 1k on a stretch.


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[darr3239]

If you handload I can recommend Nosler 125 gr. BTs. For fun I loaded some up and they shot under a half inch @ 100 with my Rem. 700 VSF. It's a long heavy barrel, but it is also has a 1/12" twist. Some say that's not fast enough for the heavier bullets, but that rifle also produced the smallest group I've ever shot, which was less than 1/4" with 175s.

[Canonshooter]

My 700 SPS Tac in .308 is 1:12 twist and shoots 168s very well. Unless the twist rate is marked on the barrel, yours is 1:12 too and should the lighter bullets just fine.