What's your favorite bullet for you M14?

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I was thinking about buying a 1000's of those Hornady Bulk Bullet in 150gr. Are they worth it?

Anyone uses anything else? I don't mind spending a few more bucks per 100's if it's better or if i can hunt with them.

Thanks
JP
 
you haven't told us what's on the menu, deer, moose , elk, or bigger bears?- if it's just deer, then the 150 grain will suffice- however, I would recommend you hunt with whatever loads you practise with- it's hard enough to combat buck fever without worrying about changing loads
 
For accuracy I like the 168 gn. Hornady BTHP. These are reasonably priced (versus the Sierra's) and shoot very well in my rifle. I've also had some pretty good results with the Hornady 165 gn. soft points. For whatever reason, I haven't been able to get the 150s to work as well as the heavier bullets but I think that you have to decide what accuracy you need/want versus the cost. It's been years since I've used them but I think I could get the 150's to group at around 2 to 2.5 MOA.
 
Agree with Pr589
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Any of the 155 or 168gr match bullets are going to provide the best accuracy, but they cost more. I've used most of the available match bullets in an M14 and 7.62 Garands and have been pleased with them all. I've also used the Hornady 150gr FMJBT and find it the most accurate of the non-match grade FMJs. Bulk prices on them are attractive as well. The poycarbonate tipped Nosler and Hornady 150-165 gr hunting bullets are very accurate as well, but they are quite pricey nowadays.
 
Imo, it would be better for you to try various bullet,powder combinations to see what works best for you,,,before buying 1000 of any type of bullet,,
 
Speer 125gr TNT's. They shoot excellent out to 300 yards. They kill paper just as effectively as the more expensive stuff and they are more reasonably priced. For plinking, I use 150gr Hornady FMJ's. For 600, I use 168's.

Tony.
 
I've killed 7 BC mule deer now with the lowly , factory boxed federal 150gr power shok all under 200 yard shots , most under 100 yard.... can't remember what the actual bullet is in those tho....
would imagine a 150gr hornady hunting bullet to perform as well if loaded up right ?
 
The Hornady 150 fmj's are about as good as it gets with a bulk bullet in .308 - period. To step it up in long range accuracy, you will need to move up to 155 amax or a 168 grain match bullet. Each gun will have slightly different tastes, but this will be the general rule.
 
I believe I read this in previous replies;

the Hornady 150gr FMJBT is a great plinker.
the Speer 150gr BTHP is an interesting target bullet.
168gr BTHP is the go-to target bullet for this rifle.

I've taken the time to get a few different loads, using different powders for these bullets, and all are satisfactory.

I really would like to give that 125gr TNT mentioned a try; lighter bullet equals less $ per 100 if I'm not mistaken
 
The Speer 125 gr booolits were deadly explosive on groundhogs here in Ontario. Many great memories hunting with my M1A and them 125 grainers.... blowed up real good! :)

A blast from the past... 1993 IIRC...



Cheers, :wave:

Barney
 
I'd love to try those 125 grain Speers but the only place in Canada I have found them, charges the same as for Hornady 168 BTHP. If anyone has a source that is more economical, I'd appreciate knowing where.
 
Another vote for the Hornady 150gr FMJ BT with Cannelure. The cannelures allow a crimp to be applied is you wish for reliable feed from semi-autos and you can quickly visually confirm seating depth if you're reloading lots of them. I use these in my M305 and my Savage 10BA if I'm plinking (168 gr BTHP Match if I'm more serious), and I even use the 150's in 7.62x39 for SKS plinking once in a while. What can I say, I like handloading!
 
45ACPKING said:
can't or wouldn't hunt with a lot of the ammo/bullets some of you are recommending, big game anyways.
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For a hunting bullet try the Hornady SST in 150 and 165gr or the Nosler Ballistic Tip in 150 and 165gr. These are good game bullets which I've used to take several deer. They have a polycarbonate/nylon tip which facilitates feeding in a semi-auto like the M14 or Garand.
 
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