Hi guys, I'm looking for some advice. I'm new to shooting and I just recently purchased a Savage 10 FCP HS precision rifle chambered in 308. I put a vortex pst 6-24x50 FFP scope on it. Looking to learn to work my way up to shooting longer range targets. I wanted to seek some advice on ammunition, I am looking at a cost effective way to learn to shoot ranging 100-500 yards for now. I stumbled upon a good deal on Hornady 308 TAP 155 Gr BTHP. From what I read this seems to be a good cartridge to shoot. My only concern is the rifle is a 1/10 twist and I'm not sure if the lighter bullets will be spun too fast. Any thoughts on this or advice?
Savage 10 fcp hs precision and hornady TAP ammo
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blackacres
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There is no reason why a 1-10 barrel should not shoot all bullet weights, from 125 gr to 220 gr well.
My .308 Savage 10BA, which has a 1-10 barrel really liked Federal Gold Medal Match 168gr ammo.
Before purchasing a lot of one make/bullet weight ammo, I would suggest you try several quality brands of ammo with several bullet weights to see which one works best with your setup.
If you are looking for a "cost effective way to learn to shoot" with accurate ammo that's 'dialed in' for your rifle, it would be best to consider getting into reloading.
My .308 Savage 10BA, which has a 1-10 barrel really liked Federal Gold Medal Match 168gr ammo.
Before purchasing a lot of one make/bullet weight ammo, I would suggest you try several quality brands of ammo with several bullet weights to see which one works best with your setup.
If you are looking for a "cost effective way to learn to shoot" with accurate ammo that's 'dialed in' for your rifle, it would be best to consider getting into reloading.
Thanks Blackacres I was thinking the same way. Being new to the sport I wanted to get someone's opinion though. I know Savage testes the LE rifles with the FGGM 168 ammo and thus it seems to be the one their barrels like the most. I appreciate your input.
Hi. You'll get more response on the Sporting Rifle or Precision Rifle forums than here.
Anyway, your rifle will shoot 155 grain bullets just fine. 1 in 10 is the standard twist for the .308(.30-06 too). 155's are the required bullet weight for Palma matches. Those go out to 1,000 yards.
However, like blackacres says, if you're not reloading(you will be eventually so keep the brass), you'll have to try a box of as many brands and bullet weights as you can to find the ammo your rifle shoots best. (Won't be 220's in .308 though. Those are .30-06 bullets. Factory .308 goes up to 200 with hunting bullets.)
I'd suggest 150's or 155's out to 300, 168's out to 600 and 175's past there. Shooting factory ammo gets expensive quickly, especially match ammo, so look into reloading.
Oh and TAP ammo is a marketing thing and are currently suspended from manufacture by Hornady.
Anyway, your rifle will shoot 155 grain bullets just fine. 1 in 10 is the standard twist for the .308(.30-06 too). 155's are the required bullet weight for Palma matches. Those go out to 1,000 yards.
However, like blackacres says, if you're not reloading(you will be eventually so keep the brass), you'll have to try a box of as many brands and bullet weights as you can to find the ammo your rifle shoots best. (Won't be 220's in .308 though. Those are .30-06 bullets. Factory .308 goes up to 200 with hunting bullets.)
I'd suggest 150's or 155's out to 300, 168's out to 600 and 175's past there. Shooting factory ammo gets expensive quickly, especially match ammo, so look into reloading.
Oh and TAP ammo is a marketing thing and are currently suspended from manufacture by Hornady.
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You might want to seriously look into reloading.
I have the same model of rifle and mine loves the 175 SMK's at 43ish Varget.
I have the same model of rifle and mine loves the 175 SMK's at 43ish Varget.
