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I have a Ruger Gunsight Scout rifle (w/ suppressor) that I want to develop a good hunting load. First a description of my rifle as well as my qualifications:
Rifle: Ruger Gunsight Scout
Model: 6822
Caliber: .308 WIN
Barrel Length: 18.70” Bead Blasted Stainless Steel
Twist: 1:10” RH
Muzzle Device: Silencerco ASR Muzzle Brake 5/8” x 24tpi
Model: SLC-AC591
Suppressor: Silencerco Hybrid 46
Model: SU1532
Scope: Leupold VX-3 CDS Windplex
Magnification: 3.5-10 x 40mm
Model: 120600
Scope Mount: Leupold Mark 2 IMS 1”
Model: 110290
Scope Rail: XS Sight Systems Rail with Ghost Ring Rear sight for Ruger Gunsight Scout
Model: RU-5000R-N
Criteria
I’m not expecting this rifle to have extreme accuracy, but I do expect with my load development to find a hunting load that is 1.5 MOA or better, which I understand might be a challenge as these Rugers can be tempermental. The game this load will be potentially used on is Elk up to 300 yards max, Mulies and White Tail, Antelope, Black Bear, Coyotes, Pigs, etc. The obvious main concern would be the load being suitable for Elk at a max range of 300 yards.
I think I’ve narrowed it the bullets down to a few contenders, but am open to any suggestions. I’m not concerned with price of the bullet as and don’t mind paying a premium for a good load. And I'm open to any other suggestions, these are just the bullets that seem to have good results. The Accubond has a great following and seems to have very few people that have bad experiences, the Barnes for the most part has a great following but there seems to be some that have issues. Would appreciate any first hand experience on either of these bullets.
Next would be weight. Given the shorter 18.7” barrel with the 1:10” twist, in my research it seems it would be prudent to start with the 150gr Barnes TTSX to keep velocity up for expansion, and the 165gr Nosler Accubond.
Seems like an 18.7" barrel should be able to hit 2,700-2,800 fps with a 150 gr. and with a 165/168gr around 2,600 fps. By my reasoning given the 300 yards and under on the largest game, the 150gr class of bullets make sense to increase the impact velocity for reliable expansion. But I like the idea of an additional 15-18gr for Elk. It seems to me that I would want to keep the impact velocity to around 2,100 fps or greater.
I'm open to any and all suggestions as well as those who think my numbers or ideas are in error. But don't want suggestions of another caliber, please don't clutter the thread with a caliber war. I don't mind peoples experiences with a bullet in a different caliber, but keep it on the subject criteria listed above please.
Rifle: Ruger Gunsight Scout
Model: 6822
Caliber: .308 WIN
Barrel Length: 18.70” Bead Blasted Stainless Steel
Twist: 1:10” RH
Muzzle Device: Silencerco ASR Muzzle Brake 5/8” x 24tpi
Model: SLC-AC591
Suppressor: Silencerco Hybrid 46
Model: SU1532
Scope: Leupold VX-3 CDS Windplex
Magnification: 3.5-10 x 40mm
Model: 120600
Scope Mount: Leupold Mark 2 IMS 1”
Model: 110290
Scope Rail: XS Sight Systems Rail with Ghost Ring Rear sight for Ruger Gunsight Scout
Model: RU-5000R-N
Criteria
I’m not expecting this rifle to have extreme accuracy, but I do expect with my load development to find a hunting load that is 1.5 MOA or better, which I understand might be a challenge as these Rugers can be tempermental. The game this load will be potentially used on is Elk up to 300 yards max, Mulies and White Tail, Antelope, Black Bear, Coyotes, Pigs, etc. The obvious main concern would be the load being suitable for Elk at a max range of 300 yards.
I think I’ve narrowed it the bullets down to a few contenders, but am open to any suggestions. I’m not concerned with price of the bullet as and don’t mind paying a premium for a good load. And I'm open to any other suggestions, these are just the bullets that seem to have good results. The Accubond has a great following and seems to have very few people that have bad experiences, the Barnes for the most part has a great following but there seems to be some that have issues. Would appreciate any first hand experience on either of these bullets.
Next would be weight. Given the shorter 18.7” barrel with the 1:10” twist, in my research it seems it would be prudent to start with the 150gr Barnes TTSX to keep velocity up for expansion, and the 165gr Nosler Accubond.
Seems like an 18.7" barrel should be able to hit 2,700-2,800 fps with a 150 gr. and with a 165/168gr around 2,600 fps. By my reasoning given the 300 yards and under on the largest game, the 150gr class of bullets make sense to increase the impact velocity for reliable expansion. But I like the idea of an additional 15-18gr for Elk. It seems to me that I would want to keep the impact velocity to around 2,100 fps or greater.
I'm open to any and all suggestions as well as those who think my numbers or ideas are in error. But don't want suggestions of another caliber, please don't clutter the thread with a caliber war. I don't mind peoples experiences with a bullet in a different caliber, but keep it on the subject criteria listed above please.
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