The Alaskan
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So, once upon a time, a long time ago in a galaxy far far away,
I loaded ammo for Service Rifle with my M1 using Sierra Game King 168 grn HPBT projectiles. I was very happy with the results.
Fast forward 15 years, and I'm looking to load for the M1 again, however, I'm also looking to load for a 30-06 bolt gun as well. I would prefer, if at all possible, to buy only one projectile brand/weight/type. (I'm also trying to stay with one powder-4895).
What are the real differences between Sierra's Match King and Game King bullets? Obviously, the Match King is probably more consistent in diameter and weight. Also, I know the Sierra website says Match King projectiles should not be used for hunting, but I wonder why that is.
Alternate question, is there a compromise .308 diameter projectile that is appropriate for hunting (moose/caribou sized game) but accurate enough to compete with?
For my level and my ability, half MOA would suffice on the competition side, so if I found a combination that did that in the M1, but shot 1 or even 2 MOA in the bolt gun, I could live with that just to simplify logistics. (load one type of ammo and done.)
I loaded ammo for Service Rifle with my M1 using Sierra Game King 168 grn HPBT projectiles. I was very happy with the results.
Fast forward 15 years, and I'm looking to load for the M1 again, however, I'm also looking to load for a 30-06 bolt gun as well. I would prefer, if at all possible, to buy only one projectile brand/weight/type. (I'm also trying to stay with one powder-4895).
What are the real differences between Sierra's Match King and Game King bullets? Obviously, the Match King is probably more consistent in diameter and weight. Also, I know the Sierra website says Match King projectiles should not be used for hunting, but I wonder why that is.
Alternate question, is there a compromise .308 diameter projectile that is appropriate for hunting (moose/caribou sized game) but accurate enough to compete with?
For my level and my ability, half MOA would suffice on the competition side, so if I found a combination that did that in the M1, but shot 1 or even 2 MOA in the bolt gun, I could live with that just to simplify logistics. (load one type of ammo and done.)