Newbie question

[Gillis2]

Hi,
Been shooting precision rimfire for some years but I am more of a beginner in centerfire rifles. I have recently acquired a Rem 700P and it is now at ATRS for a barrell cut to 22 inches and a trigger and bedding job. My question is what kind of bullet weight will be appropriate to use. 155 grains? , 168grain? or maybe something else? I would like to know what is the lightest and the heaviest bullet appropriate in that rifle?I believe it has a 1 on 12 twist rate.

Thanks for educating me.

Gilbert

 

[Shibby!]

Assuming .308. Lightest "good" round I'd shoot is 155's. Heaviest likely 175's. Could go a bit heavier but not much ballistic gain. Especailly with a shorter barrel.

155 Lapua Scenars, 175 SMK/Tipped, 178 AMX/Match, Berger VLD's, etc. The choice is yours. All depends on distance, etc.

 

[captainmike]

you can also add the lapua scenar 167gr easy to find a good load with and you are good for 600m after that you may need a longer barrel or a faster twist

but with 1:12 175gr bullets will be the max I load

 

[Gillis2]

Thanks guys,

I don't intend to shoot beyond 500 yards.

Gilbert

 

[Chas59]

155's to 175's would also be my call. I have had great success with SMK's.

 

[dusticles]

My 700P really like the Hornady 168 gr match, I duplicated it at home with Varget and 168gr Amax. Mine wouldn't shoot 175/178's worth a damn but every barrel is different