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Posted: 3/31/2023 9:17:02 AM EDT
Finally got around to getting my Ruger American set up and want to purchase a couple different types of ammo to run through it.
I’m looking at the FGMM in 130 & 140 grain, Hornady Match EL-D in 120 & 140 and Winchester Match 140 grain. I know I’ll get the answer after a range trip but for those of you who own this rifle or similar: what are you finding is most accurate, 120’s or 140’s? |
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Posted: 3/31/2023 9:39:29 AM EDT
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Originally Posted By Adirondack47: Finally got around to getting my Ruger American set up and want to purchase a couple different types of ammo to run through it. I’m looking at the FGMM in 130 & 140 grain, Hornady Match EL-D in 120 & 140 and Winchester Match 140 grain. I know I’ll get the answer after a range trip but for those of you who own this rifle or similar: what are you finding is most accurate, 120’s or 140’s? 6.5 CM 20" barrels in 1:8 twist, but my 20" Aero Precision chambered in 6.5CM with 1:8 twist performs exceptionally well with 147gr. Hornady Match ELD ever so slightly over 140 gr. Match ELD. Both shoot sub 1/2" inch groups with the 147 shooting +/- .25" groups at 100 yds and the 140gr in just under .5" groups. 130gr. FGMM shoots around .75" groups in that same barrel. |
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Posted: 4/1/2023 2:32:05 PM EDT
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Not too shabby! @charliedontsurf
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Posted: 4/2/2023 2:48:29 AM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By Adirondack47: Not too shabby! @charliedontsurf Of course, YMMV, just my experience in another brands' barrel in the same caliber, barrel length, and twist rate shot with factory Match loads. |
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Posted: 4/3/2023 9:00:02 AM EDT
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I'd skip the 120 eld-m. Your rifle has a 1:8 twist. Take advantage of that and try 147 eld-m instead. The 120 eld-m has the lowest BC of all the rounds mentioned and even though it'll be faster at the muzzle, it will actually be slower starting around 600 yards. It will also require more windage adjustment than the heavier rounds.
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Posted: 4/30/2024 9:50:25 PM EDT
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My ruger precision rifle with a 20 inch barrel really loves the 130fgmm load.
It really loves it. .5 moa groups. |
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Posted: 5/14/2024 7:48:27 AM EDT
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Consider trying some Horn. Amer. Gunner 140gr ( If you can find it ) , Its not the best BC bullet, but man it shoots well.
It has been very precise for me. |
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Posted: 5/14/2024 8:10:58 AM EDT
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I dont have the American, but I have had better luck with the 140s in my bolt.
The last box I shot four five round groups of fgmm 140 and they averaged 0.72in. Lots of people have good luck with the ELDs but my rifle likes the SMKs better. That rifle is currently getting 0.60 average with handloads. But I'm still working on the progression. I would buy a box of fgmm, a box of berger 140 hybrids, and some Eld 140s. One of those three should give you good results. |
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Posted: 5/14/2024 8:55:16 AM EDT
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Holy old thread revivals!
My 26" Savage LRP is very forgiving for any match ammo or handload. A long time reloader at the range I frequented a few years back said the 260 or 6.5cm were nearly fool proof. My 308 is not fool proof with match ammo or reloads. |
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