Quote Originally Posted by jkv45 View Post
I wasn't able to get any M118LR, but the general consensus is that it's no longer very good. M118LR has changed multiple times over the years, and some batches were not very good at all.

The Lapua 175gr Scenar-L factory loads I tested did very well at 100, 600, and 1000 yards - considering my set-up and skill level. The factory Lapua rounds do seem to be very high quality. I realize custom hand-loads could do better, especially at 1000 yards, but I don't have a real 1000 yard set-up - just a basic 24" heavy barrel, a slightly better stock, and a fixed 12x scope.

I enjoyed the long range class, and shooting out to 1000 yards, but I realize it would take the proper equipment and more knowledge/training/testing to really make it worthwhile.

600 yards is a big enough challenge right now.
Glad it worked out, and that you could get the Lapua factory loads.

FWIW, the local Sportman's has a bunch of Winchester white box 7.62x51 147gn that is labeled 'target' and 'match'. Never seen that before. I am tempted to get some and try it just for grins.

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