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Sounds like you had a good day.
Overall would you say you like the 168 SMK's?
I have been kicking around what round to load up for my Garand. I also have a a M1A that I have been shooting with a M118LR clone (175 SMK) and was debating keeping my bullet selection simple (i.e. just one round). I know some people say that 174 is the max for a Garand and I would not be shooting at anything over 600 yards anyway....
anyone's thoughts?
O.K I will say that I shot my M-1 Garand at 100yrds yesterday and after cold bore shots and cleaning out the small amount of cleaning oil i shot 4 in the X ring and 2 in the 10 ring. My load....168 grn SMK's
48 grns IMR 4895,LC brass and CCI large rifle primers. Pretty good for a 60 year old battle rifle.
Not braggin............. it sure feels good shooting a good ole' rifle....and hearing that ping!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Try a few of those loads out and you should like them. I have not shot them at 600 yet but my buddy, who is a die hard military firearm fan uses the same load.
Enjoy shooting and post your results.