Jeffo1960 Posted September 29, 2021 Report Share Posted September 29, 2021 What is your opinions of the best 1000 yard bullet for the above, Berger 155.5, Berger 185 juggernauts,or any other suggestions. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dr. Strangelove Posted September 29, 2021 Report Share Posted September 29, 2021 I’m not especially experienced with longer range .308 shooting but by all accounts heavier but slower will buck the wind better. I’m getting a 175gr TMK up to 2,670fps. Need to chrono my CFE223 loads but hoping it to be fairly similar. Alliant Power Pro 2000MR is supposedly very good for .308 but there’s not much of it in the UK yet. What twist rate is your barrel? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popsbengo Posted September 29, 2021 Report Share Posted September 29, 2021 2 hours ago, Jeffo1960 said: What is your opinions of the best 1000 yard bullet for the above, Berger 155.5, Berger 185 juggernauts,or any other suggestions. I have a 24" 1:11 barrel. I use 185 Jugs at 1000yds, very good indeed. I can't stabilise anything heavier than 185. I find 155 Lapua Scenars are excellent out to 600 but from then on the heavier and more aerodynamic Berger 185 has the legs. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jeffo1960 Posted September 29, 2021 Author Report Share Posted September 29, 2021 This is one of the reasons for asking the questions as getting a semi custom built soon, was hoping to get it done before Christmas, but will be in the new year now. Thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Richiew Posted September 29, 2021 Report Share Posted September 29, 2021 Another user of the 185 juggernaut very good at 1000 from my 1:12” accuracy international. Also had good results with the 175 Berger longrange boat tail both around the 44.5 grain mark with N150 or N550 . The 155.5 Berger with 42.5 grains of N135 works great for 300 yards club comps . Slow and steady is definitely the best way forward 2600+ FPS 2.9” ish coal . cheers Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dr. Strangelove Posted September 29, 2021 Report Share Posted September 29, 2021 1 hour ago, Jeffo1960 said: This is one of the reasons for asking the questions as getting a semi custom built soon, was hoping to get it done before Christmas, but will be in the new year now. Thanks What twist rate are you going for? I’d suggest a 1:11; I don’t think my 1:12 will work well with anything heavier than a 175gr bullet. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jeffo1960 Posted September 29, 2021 Author Report Share Posted September 29, 2021 Was thinking of 1-10 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jeffo1960 Posted September 29, 2021 Author Report Share Posted September 29, 2021 28 or 30 inch barrel Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jeffo1960 Posted September 29, 2021 Author Report Share Posted September 29, 2021 Anyone got a couple of Berger 185 Juggernauts to spare as the gunsmith wants a couple, but Can't get any at the mo, that's 1 of the things holding the build back Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andrew Posted September 30, 2021 Report Share Posted September 30, 2021 I load 175 SMK, 180 SMK, or Nosler RDF. Never shot a Berger. ~Andrew Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shuggy Posted September 30, 2021 Report Share Posted September 30, 2021 The Sierra 190gr Matchkings also work quite well at long range, even out of a shorter barrel. They are an old design, but still a good one. And they are about 30% cheaper than the Bergers. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Richiew Posted September 30, 2021 Report Share Posted September 30, 2021 Info from Bryan litz book 1/10” twist would be great for stability ( 1.5 or more is what your looking for ) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Deserttech Europe Posted September 30, 2021 Report Share Posted September 30, 2021 200gr bullets are the way to go. Ewen Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andrew Posted October 1, 2021 Report Share Posted October 1, 2021 At what distances do you shoot 200's from a 308? ~Andrew Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
furrybean Posted October 1, 2021 Report Share Posted October 1, 2021 Berger 200, 185J and Fulbore 155.5 are all excellent bullets. If shooting 1000 I’d seriously look at the Berger 200s Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kathir Posted October 1, 2021 Report Share Posted October 1, 2021 On 9/29/2021 at 11:22 PM, Jeffo1960 said: Anyone got a couple of Berger 185 Juggernauts to spare as the gunsmith wants a couple, but Can't get any at the mo, that's 1 of the things holding the build back I got a few left so happy to spare a couple if you need them. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jeffo1960 Posted October 1, 2021 Author Report Share Posted October 1, 2021 Like to thank you all for your input Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
seaturtle Posted September 8, 2022 Report Share Posted September 8, 2022 My farthest personal with .308 is 1160 yards with 175smk going 2650. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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