Ammo choice for a 700 .308

[strider007]

Hey guys, I'm pretty new to the rifle scene, and just picked up a Remington 700 cahambered in .308 WIN. I've been looking at the ammo available in this caliber, and have noticed that there are quite a few different bullet weights available, from a 140 grain, all the way to over 185 grain. So my question is this: How do I know which bullet weight to choose? I will be using my rifle primarily for target shooting, so will different weights be suited for different ranges? Or do I simply try them all until I feel relatively comfortable and pleased with one weight? Any advice to help me understand how to choose the proper ammo would be greatly appreciated.

 

[ultimate_monkey]

model of 700 and twist rate would help up give you an answer.. somthing with a slow twist wont shoot the heavies very well, but a fast twist has the potential to shoot most any weight bullet and comes down to what your rifle likes

 

[strider007]

It is a 700 Police, with a 1:12 twist, and 21" barrel. Barrel was shortened from 26".

 

[ultimate_monkey]

id be staying under 175 for a 1:12, probably even go down to a somthing in the 160 somthing range...

the "problem" with the remmington chambers is they tend to be throated very long, so its a huge jump for the lighter bullets to make, if i were you id try a few things in the 160-170 range, federal GMM will give you the best resualts for facotry ammo but it is pretty costly, i havnt bought ammo in YEAAAAAAAAARS but last i saw it on the shelf it was around 45+ for a box of 20

 

[Gunslinger]

168gr & 175gr Sierra Matchkings

 

[strider007]

Thanks, guys...much appreciated.

 

[9x19p]

165gr Nosler accubond. $20/box from Wanstalls, if they still have.
Awesome ammo, perfect for 1:12, excellent price.

 

[Slopok]

try hornady 150gr sst's... my old 1-10 twist loved it!!!

 

[Horse96]

Lapua 155 grain scenars or berger 168 match hybrid target

 

[JPNICK]

I have a Rem 700 5R (11.25 twist) and the best ammunition in it are Hornady Match BTHP 168gr and Nosler Match Competition 168gr...Accubond 165gr shoots ok... I would suggest you to buy few different ammo and give it a try...

 

[rnbra-shooter]

If you are buying commercial ammo, the various 168HPBT and 175HPBT match ammo will probably work well (though they can be pricey!)

If you are handloading, a Sierra 168 or Sierra 175 is a good, easy, well-known choice of bullet. You can also shoot Sierra 190 Matchkings too, if you want to load the bullet out to touch or nearly touch the rifling.

 

[Dezol]

I currently shoot a Savage Precision 10 in .308. I started shooting Hornady Superformance in 168 gr but have switched to 150 gr and love it. Nice groupings out to 500yds and very consistant loads.