Hrnady Light Magnum165 gr .308

[HuntAway]

Can these be used in a BLR safely? Is the interlock bullet suitable for moose?

Thanx

[Scott Gags]

I am a fan of the Light Mags and they are not recommended for autoloaders but will be fine in a BLR.The link belowmay be a better load for moose. It is a 200 grain accubond with some impressive KE downrange. It is available from Midway I believe.

http://www.doubletapammo.com/php/catalog/product_info.php?cPath=21_52&products_id=206

Point blank range with this load is still 250 yards.

Yes, you can use them in a BLR. I have tested them and they are junk IMO. Very small gain over the hornady custom ammo. Don't waste your money.

I would not use a interlock, but would pick a 180gr bullet.

[HuntAway]

Thanx for the info.

Kind of hard for me to get those bullets in Canada.

[HuntAway]

ORIGINAL: bigcountry

Yes, you can use them in a BLR. I have tested them and they are junk IMO. Very small gain over the hornady custom ammo. Don't waste your money.

I would not use a interlock, but would pick a 180gr bullet.

What exactly didn't you like about "which" them? The Hornady Light Mags or those 200 grthatScott Gagsmentioned?

ORIGINAL: HuntAway

What exactly didn't you like about "which" them? The Hornady Light Mags or those 200 grthatScott Gagsmentioned?

Well, I tested two boxes with a friend. He was sure he could get 2900fps with 165gr out of a 308win. We got a whopping 2750fps out of his gun and two of mine. One with a 26" barrel. I can get 2800fps with my reloadswith varget or IMR4064. Accuracy out of all three guns was horrible. Even out of a FN SPR A1 tactical rifle that could shoot submoa with rocks.

Needless to say, I loaded his ammo to go elk hunting.

[HuntAway]

Thanx BC.