Bullet Weights and Styles?

[offtarget]

Loading for new a model 10 tactical rifle, for target shooting.
How any different bullet weights and styles do I need to try to find what my rifle groups best with?
Should I stick with a match type bullet like hollow point boat tail?

Thanks For Your Help
Curtis B

[adammiddagh]

Out of curiosity, what caliber, barrel length, twist rate, and range you intend to shoot?

[390fe]

The 10T comes with a 24 inch 1:10 twist .308 barrel. I think it's a bull barrel, and not a varmint profile.

If you are strictly shooting targets, I would try to stick with boat tail styled bullets - they tend to fly well at longer distances than flat base styles - they have a better ballistic coefficient.

Your twist rate is ideal for bullets in the 168-190 weight class. I shoot 175 grain Sierra Matchkings through my Savage 1:10 barrel with outstanding accuracy. They are not as picky about seating depth, like vld style bullets can be. They are also easy to find at most reloading suppliers.

[Robinhood]

I would look at a 175 to a 185 bullet or even the long TMK in 168 if you want to go long. If your range is 100 to 200 yards the 168 nosler and sierra are fine.

[adammiddagh]

I am a fan of Berger Bullets. My go to bullet for my 308 win is the Berger 185gr VLD Hunting seated .006-.008" into the lands, on top of 39gr of 3031 powder, in a Lapua case, with a CCI LRP. I would imagine there VLD Target bullet would work equally as well. Estimated Velocity 2506 fps. Sighted in at 105yds(apex of trajectory), getting ~2.4 mils drop at 400yds and .8 mils windage / 10mph crosswind.

Edit. I figure this load is about 1-1.5gr below max charge. As always, start low and work up.