I've got a new Oly Arms AR Match/Target, I've finally baptised the barrel, and have started shooting groups, when the wind isn't too bad. With the 1/9 twist I thought it would prefer the heavier bullets, but I had some W-W 45 grain varmint loads, so I tried a few. Wow! It likes them.....it really, really likes them! Half to three-quarter inch groups, with a swirling crosswind. I have yet to find a handload it likes that much, but I may well keep buying those for a coyote load. Not that I'm giving up on finding a good handload, but I may try to duplicate that one. It also liked the Hornady TAP load, the 55 grain plastic-tipped one. Not great accuracy, but plenty good enough to keep some around.
I use a Harris Bipod, very sturdy, and worth the price. Two height settings, and not too heavy. The rifle weighs nine pounds empty, it's probably close to 13 with the 8X32 scope and bipod, plus ammo. Now if the stinking Illinois winds would just die down a bit...... :roll:
PJ