Good choice

Ry (and here) and Say Uncle reported on the U.S. Army ordering 38.4 million rounds of .300 Winchester magnum ammo for their newly modified M-24 sniper rifles.

I think quite highly of the .300 Win Mag as a long range precision rifle cartridge. That is what my Spud Gun is chambered in. I have been very, very pleased with the results I get with it. I also find it interesting the link Ry supplied to the development history reports the Federal Match primers are used in the new ammo–which is what I use when reloading for my Spud Gun. They are using a 220 grain Sierra Match King bullet however. They considered and rejected the 210 grain VLD bullet which is what I use for reloading. The moly coated 190 grain Sierra Match King is used in the Black Hills match ammo I sometimes buy which also works very well for me. I prefer the 210 VLD over the 190 SMK because I get a little less wind drift and I should be good for 1500 yard shots versus 1300 yards for the 190 SMK (at sea level, 59F).

I’m glad I have enough ammo to last me until (I hope) the Army contracts are fulfilled.

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  1. That reminds me Joe, I’m still trying to sort out some things on my 1000 yard rifle project.

    I’ve got the action (stiller precision Tac 300), and I’ve decided on a McMillan stock (I’m thinking an A5, but I may change my mind) with badger bottom metal, and a Jewel HVR trigger.

    The glass I eventually get all depends on how much I can scratch up before next April.

    What I can’t decide on is the barrel. Right now I’m leaning strongly towards Kreiger; because they’ve got great barrels, but also because their custom shop can cut, crown, muzzle thread (for a detachable brake, a thread cap, and possibly a can in future), thread, chamber, and mount it for me on a 4 month turnaround, at a reasonable cost.

    I’d also been considering Hart, Lilja, and McGowan; who all offer the same services (though I can’t speak to their curent turnaround times).

    Any preferences? Anyone you’d recommend that I haven’t been considering? (This goes for your readers as well of course)

  2. I have a Kreiger barrel on my rifle and I am very happy with it. But that rifle was built nearly 10 years ago so my data point is getting a little stale by now.

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