Author Topic: Hornady, quite impressed. (Read 814 times)

**oneshot** · « **on:** September 26, 2005, 04:00:49 AM »

I got my new 308 barrel and was in need of some brass. Everywhere I looked I could only find winchester brass. I decided to buy some ammo, figuring that I had to fireform it anyway.
I bought some Hornady bullets since I already reload with Hornady heads. I fired 6 bullets and put 5 in a group that I can almost cover with a nickel and one flier(shooter error,me) that put my overall group at 1.75". I have never had factory ammo shoot that consistant from any gun. I then proceeded to clean and prep the brass for reloading. Every case measured exactly the same, and the weight had a 5gr spread for the 20cases. I have another box of factory ammo to fire off and I'm sure the numbers won't change. If I didn't enjoy reloading so much I'd probably just pay the extra money and buy Hornady's.
Good to know that if I'm in a pinch for bullets I can buy these and have the confidence in the loads.

buckeye509 · « **Reply #1 on:** September 26, 2005, 12:29:18 PM »

What type /size bullet were you using? I don't think I'll be reloading these yet, but want so good quality go-to's on hand.

Redhawk1 · « **Reply #2 on:** September 26, 2005, 01:09:51 PM »

Hornady, does make some fine ammo.

**oneshot** · « **Reply #3 on:** September 26, 2005, 03:04:28 PM »

150gr SST

buckeye509 · « **Reply #4 on:** September 26, 2005, 05:40:07 PM »

Thanks!!!!!!!! Hertofore I've just shot some surplus ammo. It wasn't traveling as fast as I thought it would be; around 2300fps. I like the 308. Lots of fun to shoot.

1911man · « **Reply #5 on:** September 27, 2005, 03:40:27 PM »

how was the recoil on that? i feel like a wimp when i fire 130 grainers in my pistol, and my groups stink.

**oneshot** · « **Reply #6 on:** September 28, 2005, 03:23:13 PM »

The factory loads were a little stouter than my normal handloads.