SCAR 17s owners... ammo survey

[fmunk]

What ammunition have you had best results with so far?

[sammy]

You are not going to like the answer but no factory budget (147 grain) shot better than 4" at 100 for me. I tried several different kinds. Never ran the more expensive factory match 168-175 grain stuff but those should shoot fairly well.

If you hand load I can give you some good info.

Sammy

[MrPlink]

FGMM 168gr, can yield sub moa if the stars line up right and you do your part. But that's to be expected.

[fmunk]

You are not going to like the answer but no factory budget (147 grain) shot better than 4" at 100 for me. I tried several different kinds. Never ran the more expensive factory match 168-175 grain stuff but those should shoot fairly well.

If you hand load I can give you some good info.

Sammy

Not new to 308 and familiar with ammo pricing. Just wondering what the best performance/price sweet spot is. I've done some googling and have seen many positive threads about Federal Fusion 150 gr, as well as others in 168 gr (which I already shoot out of my 24" SPR A4.

Has anyone tried PPU 168 gr out of a SCAR?

Do not hand load at this time. My landlord would probably freak out if I did.

[Cadre]

FGMM 168gr, can yield sub moa if the stars line up right and you do your part. But that's to be expected.

What MP said.

[fmunk]

Been pricing FGMM, found 200 for 235 and change before shipping. Certainly an option... Seems people on the internet are having good results with 155 gr Hornady steel match. Any other options?

Found Fiocchi 150 gr for 142.9 per 200. But based on range reports it's not great. Also found PPU 168 gr for about the same price, which I've used in my SPR with good results... can't find any 17s results with it.

[MrPlink]

I've also had good results with Fed OTM M1A.
Not quite as good as FGMM, but it's a little cheaper.

I haven't tried steel match in .308, but the other stuff I have tried is quite good. I would guess the 308 is probably really good as well.

[dtrump]

Fed gmm 168 or any 168 hobt seems to function well. If you want that round but on the cheap, the prvi 168 hpbt is a great deal. I mostly shoot their 145 cuz its like 60 cents but the 168 performs well.

Guys on FNforum seem to think the prvi shoots well. I dont really shoot for groups but habe put the 168s and 145s on steel at 600 a good amount.

[Best sale]

magtech sniper match 168gr BTHP
Sellier & bellot 147gr & 180gr soft point
lake city 147 gr
all gtg for me ,
I never shot more than 200yds so I can't talk about performance & accuracy beyond 200yds.

[fmunk]

Thanks all. Great info here. I think I'm going to try this http://www.bulkammo.com/bulk-308-win...rtizanwhite-20. Any experience with this stuff? Strange the individual boxes are cheaper than buying the battle pack. Not likely to shoot beyond 200 where I go, so the 168 gr. stuff I've been using is probably a waste. Looking forward to taking delivery of my 17s.

[ktmguy]

Has anyone tried PPU 168 gr out of a SCAR?

I have, I shoot four different factory loads thru my FDE 17s. I run PMC bronze 147 (good for plinking best groups I could get are 5 shots in just over 3 inches at 100 yards, consistently about 4 inch) Prvi match 168 (shoots very well, I have heard moa but best I can get is 5 shot groups at barely over 2 inches at 100 yards/ I have done 5 in the same hole at 50 yards) Remington premier match 168 (shoots very well 5 shots inside 2 inches when I am taking my time and really trying, did a best of 9 shots in just under 2 and half inches at 100 yards/ at 50 yards does same hole consistently) and of course I have my personal surplus of Federal Gold Metal Match 168 and it is more constant and accurate than I am. My personal favorite shot was shooting off the blue lid on a milk jug filled with water at 100 yards literally split the cap down the middle while it was screwed on and yes that was what I was aiming for. (I have shot 5 in under an inch and a half at 100 yards and 10 all near or touching in under 2 inches at 100 yards/ at 50 I can't tell a big difference between the three 168 match rounds they are that close) Honestly the PPU match is great ammo for the price, I bought all four flavors in bulk thru targetsportsusa.com and could not be happier.

My setup is a fde scar 17 (700+ rounds down the tube currently with no malfunctions yet) with a night force 2.5-10x32 with a ADM Delta mount and an atlas bipod. Factory trigger currently, buying a geissele eventually. fde tango down stubby fore grip and rail covers. FYI I don't give my rifle much time to cool down between shots, at Los Altos rod and gun you must wait 3 seconds between shots so thats about how long I take between 3-5 seconds then it cools down during seize fire.

[Nelly105]

Thanks all. Great info here. I think I'm going to try this http://www.bulkammo.com/bulk-308-win...rtizanwhite-20. Any experience with this stuff? Strange the individual boxes are cheaper than buying the battle pack. Not likely to shoot beyond 200 where I go, so the 168 gr. stuff I've been using is probably a waste. Looking forward to taking delivery of my 17s.

I've had pretty good results with those. 1.5 Mia consistently from a rest out of my SCAR. My 168gr SMK reloads shoot sub MOA all day.

The only caveat is that I use a geiselle trigger.

[crazychinaman]

168 grn or 177 grn Sierra matchking hollow points,Varget powder works the best with my 17 at Angeles 500 yard steel plates.

[Coyotegunner]

Accuracy wise?
I reload for mine.
Hornady 150 SSTs or Sierra 165GK.I use Ramshot Tac a bunch,but the Reloader 15 is great.
Got some excellent groups the other day using run of the mill 147 FMJ and ACC 2200.
Seems the thing is kind of partial to 165 and lighter bullets.
Factory loads:I tried some Federal Gold Match,but it would not group under 1.5" at 100yds.I guess the brass will be good.Funny the factory Hornadys with SST bullets group about the same as the Federal.
Hope you have better luck finding something,if not reloading for it.Mine consumes some ammo for sure.

[fmunk]

I will most likely be getting the Shooting Sight trigger once he starts restocking it. Was learning towards the surplus Prvi, but the 168 gr PPU I am familiar with is only $2 more per 20. Beyond that, might try some of the remanufactured Hornady A-Max stuff from Freedom Munitions. People seem to have great results with A-Max.