Which cheap ammo for Ruger Precision Rifle 308

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I am settled on the Ruger precision rifle and just waiting for ruger to start shipping them here( apparently they are converting all backorders to the new version so you don't really need to pay a premium for the enhanced version as it replaces the old...)

My question, what ammo should I use. Being a newbie and on budget, I am not in a position to buy premium rounds at $25/20 and I'd like to buy in bulk. Anyone has this rifle? I am hoping to get some suggestions on what ammo will work best for 200-300 yard range. Any brands to avoid? Some say tulammo is one of the worst...is that true?
 
$25/20 rounds?

Around here you're lucky to get cheap hunting ammo for that. Most basic ammo is pushing $30 with the tax.

If you've gone the route of a precision type rifle and don't want the cost of premium ammo, my suggestion would be a basic Lee Reloading kit. With a couple hundred dollar investment up front, it will quickly pay for itself.

In the long run, the cost of the rifle is usually the cheapest part of shooting.
 
The cheapest would be norinco steel case stuff but I wouldn't shoot that through a RPR. Canada ammo usually has pmc 150gr fmj for $20 a box but I suggest you make your own ammo.
 
Redblack said:
The cheapest would be norinco steel case stuff but I wouldn't shoot that through a RPR. Canada ammo usually has pmc 150gr fmj for $20 a box but I suggest you make your own ammo.
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making my own is not an option. Why you woudln't use norinco?


dogzilla said:
Cheap ammo tends to negate the precision part of the rifle. Just sayin
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Wouldn't that be more for long range? At 200 yards that the difference is not that big and as a beginner I am not exactly too concerned with extreme accuracy and more into learning, for which, they way I see, cheap ammo should be sufficient until I feel I more confident in my skills.
 
stockriderman said:
Wouldn't that be more for long range? At 200 yards that the difference is not that big and as a beginner I am not exactly too concerned with extreme accuracy and more into learning, for which, they way I see, cheap ammo should be sufficient until I feel I more confident in my skills.
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So how would you know if you are improving if your ammo is crap? Remember, garbage in- garbage out. Do yourself a favour and buy a reloading kit and start loading. Running cheap ammo would be like running low octane fuel in a race car.
 
Thank you all for suggestions and links. Helps a lot!



maynard said:
Do yourself a favour and buy a reloading kit and start loading. Running cheap ammo would be like running low octane fuel in a race car.
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I am not currently interested in reloading. I work 50 hours a week and live in a small condo in Toronto - no time or space. It will be an option in the near future,but not for this year.
 
stockriderman said:
I am not currently interested in reloading. I work 50 hours a week and live in a small condo in Toronto - no time or space. It will be an option in the near future,but not for this year.
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Do you have a kitchen counter, table or desk and an hour? Add primers, powder, cases & bullets and you have custom made ammo. Or buy a hand press & dies and forgo the hammer.
http://www.cabelas.ca/product/3552/lee-classic-loader

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lol, you guys are persistent. I get that you want what's best so I appreciate it!
Alright, Are there classes or workshops on how to reload? I watched a few videos on youtube a few months ago and it looked complicated with all the equipment those guys used. I would be happy to attend one of the hands-on workshops so that someone can show me how to do it.
 
reloading is extremely simple. I loaded 100 rounds of 308 today for about 1.00$ each, which is match quality ammo comparable to federal gold medal match at 40$ per 20. I get better accuracy with my handloads then FGMM, but does FGMM ever shoot!

If your getting a RPR you may as well feed it with quality ammo. I wouldn't cheap out on the optic either, it helps to be able to see what your shooting at.
 
I wouldn't start off buying in bulk. Tesy a few different types of ammo and see what your rifle likes. Avoid cheap or cheaper ammo. As previously stated, garbage in, garbage out. If your ammo is producing 2 MOA or bigger groups how can you be sure it's the ammo or if its you.

When I started I was running cheap stuff, Winchester, American Eagle or anything else I could find. Results were sometimes disappointing and this affected the effort I put into shooting. I tried Federal Gold Match King 168 gr and my rifle is a tack driver. Usually sells for $40 for 20 but I was able to get a case of 200 for $35 a box. I find I am putting less rounds down range but I concentrate more when I do and my results have given me more confidence which has led to longer ranges and competitions. When the results are not up to par it is generally me not the ammo or rifle but I am able to diagnose and correct the problem.
 
stockriderman said:
lol, you guys are persistent. I get that you want what's best so I appreciate it!
Alright, Are there classes or workshops on how to reload? I watched a few videos on youtube a few months ago and it looked complicated with all the equipment those guys used. I would be happy to attend one of the hands-on workshops so that someone can show me how to do it.
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Reloading is not complicated nor does it have to be expensive to get started. But there are things you need to know. Here is a link to a free copy of Lyman's Reloading Handbook,48th edition in PDF format. This will get you started.
http://www.j-how.net/test/Lyman 48th Reloading Handbook [blackatk].pdf
 
I confirm. I placed 3 orders from CanadaAmmo. Best online service I have ever had.
Over a grand was spent there. Got a 45 acp 1911 (Norinco) and a 12 gauge shotgun, and a bunch of accessories.
All of which surpassed everything I had hoped for. The PMC ammo is awesome.

For 308, I shoot Norinco 7.62x51. I bought 500 rounds and I have gone through 100 rounds in my Savage Bolt gun.
That being said, I am not sure how it would react with yours.
 
The essence of good rifle skill is consistency. The dedicated paper punchers will fire hundreds and thousands of rounds per competitive season. All at the same targets, wearing the same jacket and adopting the same position. By choosing one brand and load of ammunition they can concentrate on all the other aspects of the sport without worrying excessively about something else. Therefore, if you are learning how to shoot consistently and are not worried about winning every match, your goal should be on firing enough rounds to learn all your own bad habits and the tolerances of your rifle.

As Tiriaq mentioned almost at the beginning of the thread, Hirtenberger is as good 147gr 7.62x51 as you will find anywhere in Canada in large volumes. When you order, specifically ask that they choose one - two - three crates from the same lot. You can always flog the extra in a few year's time or when you move up a notch. Production lots vary and you don't want to find out you've good with one lot and a failure with the next crate in the locker. Graduate from Hirtenberger to something loaded a bit more consistently and maybe a bit heavier, and you'll see a difference in your groups. That could be reloads using those same cases ...

I have no firsthand knowledge of Chinese 7.62x51, so any statements are conjecture. However, the Austrians make NATO specification ammunition for their own troops potentially to defend the nation and are more likely to make high quality ammunition than China is making commercial quantities of ammunition for retail sale overseas.
 
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