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Well I worked up a load that shoots great out of my rifle over the last few range trips and wanted to try them out to 265yds (max at my range). I made the rounds wednesday and realized I only had 5 175gr smk bullets left... no big deal I'll open another box, well the base to ogive measurement was .030" longer which is a significant difference. Another box I had was only longer by .004" so i went with thise to add to the 5 I had already worked up thinking close enough... well at the range today I fired two at plates at 100 to confirm zero and the the 3 left from the group went to my 1st target at 265... this group was only .375" center to center.
The rounds with the new bullets did ok 3/4 to 1.5inch groupsat the same range partly because I was excited about the small group and couldnt stop rubbing it in my buddy's face and maybe a little wind that did pick up.
My question is is sierra the only brand with this much difference lot to lot? Wish I bought in bulk...
The rounds with the new bullets did ok 3/4 to 1.5inch groupsat the same range partly because I was excited about the small group and couldnt stop rubbing it in my buddy's face and maybe a little wind that did pick up.
My question is is sierra the only brand with this much difference lot to lot? Wish I bought in bulk...