Alternative to Berger 30 Cal 175 OTM or Long Range Target

[DirtySteve]

I am looking for an alternative to the two listed bullets (175 gr OTM or Long Range Target). They are just very hard to find now as is everything else. So what in this weight should I be looking at as an accurate long range alternative. (600-1,000 yards)..

Edit: This is for a 308 Win.

Thank in advance.

Steve

 

[dthomas]

185 juggernaut

 

[hogpatrol]

Berger 210 VLD or 215 hybrid

 

[Bulletman]

177MK from Sierra

 

[Bc'z]

185 juggernaut

Yes sir

 

[JLT]

200 Hybrid. Bullet Central had them in stock yesterday. Not sure about today. 200-20x is a fine bullet, too - just ask around in F-TR circles.

 

[762willdo]

Sierra 169 yes I said 169 NOT 168, I tried them and sold my stock of 175 OTM’s

 

[memilanuk]

I am looking for an alternative to the two listed bullets (175 gr OTM or Long Range Target). They are just very hard to find now as is everything else. So what in this weight should I be looking at as an accurate long range alternative. (600-1,000 yards)..

Edit: This is for a 308 Win.

Are you by chance shooting PRS Tac class where you're restricted on bullet weight?

 

[DirtySteve]

Are you by chance shooting PRS Tac class where you're restricted on bullet weight?

No, not at all.. I just prefer the 175ish weight bullets,

 

[D-4297]

As a TR Shooter ; I have been competing with the following :
Berger 185gr Juggernaut Target
Berger 200.20x
Berger 200 Hybrid
The 185 is shot at 600 yards as my normal Comp Bullet , until the winds get "stoopid", and then it's one of the 200gr . Some barrels don't care for the 200.20x , or minor variations in production cause them to be erratic on target .
The 185 can be used for 1,000 ; in good wind conditions , but in my mind , that's dancing on a razor blade , and your scores will show it . Unless you are one of those guys who think "Hypersonic MV" is the way to go .

 

[DirtySteve]

Steve, I’m pretty sure we have some bergers around that weight or a bit heavier down at the shop. Let me check with the boss and see what she has and get back to you.
Jim

I have some still but running low. I have some on the way from Blue Collar now. I am just seeing what options are out there. I may use an option just for practice and my Bergers for matches longer than 600. Thanks though..
Steve

 

[Mike TackleBerry]

The G7 BC of the ELD-M is way better than the Match kings.
My 308 win @ 1760 yards
168 SMK @ 2730 fps 126.2 MOA
168 ELD-M @ 2730 fps 108.4 MOA

 

[JB10]

I shoot the 175 vld hunting out of my 308 for target shooting. They did better than the long range target ones in my rifle

 

[Sandstorm]

I just prefer the 175ish weight bullets,

175 SMK Sierras shoot real well for me..and my fav is the 175 Berger LRBT...thats not available anywhere.

 

[cmillard]

What twist rate do you have?

 

[Sandstorm]

I use a 12 twist Krieger...works real well for as heavy as I shoot, and that's mostly 175's

 

[STOMP442]

The Sierra 175TMK is a fantastic bullet. I have always got it to shoot real well for me, very consistent and easy to tune.

 

[Herzo]

I have just begun working with the Barnes 175 Match Burner in my 308. Managed to get to 3/4 MOA, hoping for sub .5.

 

[Jon Leary]

Yes sir

What is a good load for the 185?

 

[Bc'z]

What is a good load for the 185?

You should find happiness between 55-56gr H4350.
I was @56 cci250 lapua brass