1Shot - I have shot about 10 rounds of the Hornaday 123 SST . This was a quick check at 100 yards and all 10 were in an 1.5" circle. This was not off the most solid rest but they are fine for the pigs on the farm that are seldom over 60 yards. I went with Speer because they were reasonably priced and in other calibers they shoot well. I am hoping somebody has some experience with RAMSHOT Xrterminator because I have 10 pounds of that I bought on a close out . It works well in all my 223's (bolt guns and AR). The guys at Ramshot told me the burn rate is essentially the same as TAC . The 6.5 load data they publish suggests this is true.
I ordered 100 new Hornaday cases which is a new thing for me . I have never used their brass. I am not a reloading snob and I can get excellet ammo with standard American brass in all my guns. Maybe this is because I am just a pricticle handloader not a match shooter.
Also my brother is building me a lower as we speak with a Anderson Mil Spec lower , Lerue 2 stage trigger , and Magpul MOE furniture. Really looking forward to not having to change out the lower.
Long term plans are for a thermal scope to replace the night vision scope , say something in the 1x6 range. I am hoping the price for a basic one with decent resolution will drop to about $1200 in the next few years.
I ordered 100 new Hornaday cases which is a new thing for me . I have never used their brass. I am not a reloading snob and I can get excellet ammo with standard American brass in all my guns. Maybe this is because I am just a pricticle handloader not a match shooter.
Also my brother is building me a lower as we speak with a Anderson Mil Spec lower , Lerue 2 stage trigger , and Magpul MOE furniture. Really looking forward to not having to change out the lower.
Long term plans are for a thermal scope to replace the night vision scope , say something in the 1x6 range. I am hoping the price for a basic one with decent resolution will drop to about $1200 in the next few years.