Steyr SSG P1 155g VERSUS 168 g bullets on a S class target

[Alpha1]

Over the last couple of months I have treated my self to some LE Wilson kit in various calibers but in particular for the .308.
I normally shoot 155grain Amax bullets through my Steyr SSG P1 but I found a factory target in the box it came in with details of the round that was apparently a 168grain bullet. There was also reloading data from the previous owner including drop charts.
So I loaded up 155g bullets and 168g bullets and fired them at the target that the guys are proposing to use for the S class thingy.
I was intending to stick the target up at 300yards but because of range limitations in my neck of the woods I only managed 129yards according to my range finder.
I had a bit of a bad start my scope was set up for 300yds it was a early start and very cold and I was still half asleep. I eventually clicked as to what was going on. I set my scope up for 100yards and bingo all in the middle. The end result was at these distances I will stick with the 155g there is no advantage using the 168grain jobbies.
I love this Le Wilson gear its the business. A cracking days shooting 6" of snow piled up at the side of the road but really bright and quiet warm a bit cold if the wind got up. Great stuff had a play with some Lantac stuff as well good kit. Our club bought a gun of them.

[Sandgroper]

Nice one - any pictures of the target and/or your rifle?

BTW How heavy is your rifle? David's and Christel's are basically right on the 6kg limit, whereas mine is a lightweight at 4.6kg, just wondering where your set up fits in?

[waterford103]

155 amax seem to work well in my ancient BRNO zkk 308 ,don't have a long range to try but the grouping at 100 is spot on. Weighs in a 5kg all up.

[Alpha1]

Not sure of the weight I guess I should weigh my set up to see if it fits the bill. I binned the target because it was shot at 100yards well 129yards actually according to the range finder so it was not eligible for S class.
Its a pity there is not a 100 yard class I don't think I will be able to compete at 300yds-600yds etc due to range limitations. I would guess 100yards is not enough of a challenge.

Any way I am drifting off the subject this is a reloading forum. I am not sure I have got the bushing right in the Wilson neck die I might have to purchase a few more. The bullet seating seems to take a bit of force on the arbor press I think this one might be a bit tight. I am still getting used to the Wilson set up. The loaded ammo worked well enough though.

[Sandgroper]

Can't help you with the Wilson - I use the stuff you can't abide! :lol:

From memory you're up in the North of England aren't you? Dromia is planning to shoot S-Class maybe you could tee something up with him as far as a suitable range is concerned - just a thought. Dodgyrog might be able to help as well.

[Sim G]

What 168's were you using?

[Alpha1]

What 168's were you using?

Sierra match king 2200.

[phaedra1106]

If you're up here in the North I have some Nosler Custom Competition 168s if you'd like to try them, my SSG04 gives 1/2 MOA with them (same as A-Max and Lapua Scenar 168s).

Seated to Saami spec it still shoots sub-MOA but prefers 2.875" which is 20thou off the lands for my chambering.

[Scotsgun]

From one SSG shooter to another, you'll find the 168gr Amax bullets group better beyond 300yds than the 155gr.

[Alpha1]

I don't have access to a range that is over 300yards. I am going to stick with the 155grain Amax.
I am struggling to find a 25yard range to shoot my under levers on never mind full bore rifles.
If I want to shoot then I have to travel be it .22 or full bore. There is nothing local. I have tried contacting clubs in the area and some of them who have contact details on here. But very little response.