Springfield M-1A w/Vortex Strike Eagle EBR-7C MOA Reticle Scope

[JoMamma]

What is the recommend grain for 7.72 x 51 for long distance?

 

[Recusant]

165 to 168 grain for hunting and 175 grain out past 700 yards,

.308 Winchester (7.62x51mm NATO) - Sniper Central

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[JoMamma]

Thank you for detailed information.

 

[Elfego Baca]

I favor the Nosler 168 grain custom completion bullet.

 

[JoMamma]

Thank you for your input.