is sellier&bellot .338LM ammo any good?
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I have and I like them. 250gn. How much are they costing you
It would be about 3.50 each from frontier, ship+tax included, but I can reload and I have lapua brass I just need dies, powder, and bullets so i think I might just do that instead I'm just not sure where I'm going to find any 300gr match kings. Does anyone know another good 300gr bullet to try that is available?
I want to get some us869 and the 300gr match kings to try first, I just don't want to go on a wild goose chase to find it all, but I think the only thing that would be hard to find is the bullets.
I want to get some us869 and the 300gr match kings to try first, I just don't want to go on a wild goose chase to find it all, but I think the only thing that would be hard to find is the bullets.
The S&B ammo isn't bad. Know of at least one guy that says it's just as good as any of his hand loads at his 600m max range shooting. And the brass seems pretty good.
I have a bunch of it, but haven't had the time to go and shoot it yet, need a new scope still.
I have these, but just looking for what powder to use.
I hardly see any loads for this. And generally see the Berger hybrids as being the go to bullet.
I have a bunch of it, but haven't had the time to go and shoot it yet, need a new scope still.
I have these, but just looking for what powder to use.
I hardly see any loads for this. And generally see the Berger hybrids as being the go to bullet.
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Powder g grns m/s fps g grns m/s fps
N560 4,64 71.6 709 2326 5,33 82.3 814 2671
N170 4,90 75.6 712 2336 5,74 88.6 811 2661
N570 5,19 80.1 732 2402 5,99 92.4 837 2746
24N41 5,43 83.8 729 2392 6,23 96.1 821 2694
There's plenty more as these are very popular and also there is US powder data readily available.
Regards,
Peter
N560 4,64 71.6 709 2326 5,33 82.3 814 2671
N170 4,90 75.6 712 2336 5,74 88.6 811 2661
N570 5,19 80.1 732 2402 5,99 92.4 837 2746
24N41 5,43 83.8 729 2392 6,23 96.1 821 2694
There's plenty more as these are very popular and also there is US powder data readily available.
Regards,
Peter
My rifle (Remington 700 MLR) is a bit picky with the S&B .338LM.
For the most part it works fairly well, averages ~1- 1.5MOA, but temperature seems to affect the cartridge a good deal, generally very warm or very cool, and the ammo will start to hit around 2- 2.5 MOA, when at the same time reloads will keep ~1MOA or better.
For the most part it works fairly well, averages ~1- 1.5MOA, but temperature seems to affect the cartridge a good deal, generally very warm or very cool, and the ammo will start to hit around 2- 2.5 MOA, when at the same time reloads will keep ~1MOA or better.
I ordered 100 of the S&B rounds, according to several US retailers, they say they are loaded with 250gr sierra match kings. I'm sure they'll be fine for my skill level and breaking in my new gun then I can reload them all with 300gr.
Thanks for your prompt reply.
I paid $32 for a 10 rds box locally so work out to $320 for 100 pretty much the same.
I am gearing up to do some loads with 300gr Sierra Matchkings and H1000. I had great luck with Hornady Match 250gr with H-1000, but they are hard to find at the moment, and I have about 500 of the Sierras handy at the moment, so I will play with those for now.
