Any news on the Lapua 100gr 308 target bullet (Sniper Game) for my local club

[troupe]

Was wondering about a very slow twist 308 (17Tw) shooting the new 100gr Lapua 30cal. Would be a gamegun for 100 yd reduced 300 and 600 yd targets. Local guys call it their sniper match at my local club, 10 rnds on the 300 reduced and 10 on the 600 reduced shot at 100for score. Simplest would be to shoot my 30 BR, but the whining could be great, so I thought about a shorter throat 308 load. All shot single shot in 20 second intervals, load 1 round and fire within 20 seconds, wait 20 seconds for the next shot for 10 rounds a bi-pod or bag, no rear support other than your balled up sling or maybe a glove or mitt. Would not mind trying it, sounds fun.

Any thoughts on it

Just thinking ?

 

[mattri]

Is there any kind of caliber/cartridge requirement?

 

[troupe]

Not that I know of, I would prefer to use my 30BR, but they prefer a truer sniper round, such as a 308 or 300 win mag, They whine when someone shoots a 223.

 

[mattri]

Gotcha- 300 win mag @ 100, like tilling your garden with a dozer

 

[troupe]

I agree, I have a new 300 mag that was built by one the best of the US, and it has never been shot as of yet. Not going to use it for the fun sniper match. The 30BR would be the ticket, I just don't want to hear the whining. If the folks that place at the top every time would get beat with a 30BR, it would be bad for sure.

The reason for the slow twist 308 and the light bullets.

 

[Mike Casselton]

If it's not against the rules, I say go with the 30 BR.
Let 'em whine, or change the rules.

 

[mattri]

Build a 9x39 and run subs.

 

[LVLAaron]

... What is this sniper game you speak of?

 

[troupe]

A few locals at my home club came up with their own match. Had some input from Maj. Land (retired). Just a fun match.

 

[SVT_Tactical]

I got a FX Maverick in .25 I'll come hurt their feelings with.... wonder if they will whine then lol

 

[SVT_Tactical]

I think the 308 with 100 or 125 would work. No need to chase speed. Fine a low node and have at it.

 

[SVT_Tactical]

Tom you got to get your rig ready and come shoot at rattlesnake. Great guys there .

 

[troupe]

I finally ordered my dies for my 30BR. The trigger that came on it is scary. Shilen comp.

 

[Bill K]

I finally ordered my dies for my 30BR. The trigger that came on it is scary. Shilen comp.

You lost me with the above comment. Who has been loading you 30BR ammo, that you apparently have been shooting ?

 

[troupe]

That comment was directed to SVT-Tactical, sorry about that. I have not shot the 30BR as of yet.

 

[rfwind]

110 gr Sierra Varmint bullets over 48 gr 748 is super accurate at 100 yards in my Winchester M70 HBV

 

[dryhumor]

I’ve found the Berger 115s and Euber 120s shoot well through a 13T 308. Exterminator powder.

 

[NC/Br Shooter]

Does this thread have anything to do with this?