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Shorthair · January 31, 2010, 02:24 PM

My only use of store bought super premium ammo was Federal Gold Match 168 grain HPBT for my M1 Garand, because I didn't want to fire hunting ammo through it and hadn't bought dies yet. It grouped into an inch at 100 yards and shortly thereafter killed a doe. I knew it wasn't a hunting bullet, so I eventually came up with a handload using a Sierra 165 grain HPBT Gameking that also shoots into an inch, and haven't spent another dime on factory hunting ammo since.
I think the essence of the question is in the original post. Too many people chasing after push-button expertise, and willing to spend money to avoid the necessary time required to acquire any actual skill in the process.

January 31, 2010, 02:24 PM	#22
Shorthair Senior Member Join Date: March 11, 2005 Location: Michigan Posts: 348	My only use of store bought super premium ammo was Federal Gold Match 168 grain HPBT for my M1 Garand, because I didn't want to fire hunting ammo through it and hadn't bought dies yet. It grouped into an inch at 100 yards and shortly thereafter killed a doe. I knew it wasn't a hunting bullet, so I eventually came up with a handload using a Sierra 165 grain HPBT Gameking that also shoots into an inch, and haven't spent another dime on factory hunting ammo since. I think the essence of the question is in the original post. Too many people chasing after push-button expertise, and willing to spend money to avoid the necessary time required to acquire any actual skill in the process. __________________ Earth First! We can hunt the other planets later.