I read the post last night and this afternoon I tried in reality.

Chose a plain hunting rifle with factory ammo.

Sako M75 in 270WSMtopped with Zeiss 4.5x14, nothing has been done to it, bone stock

Factory ammo was .....

Left Winchester Supreme 140 Gr Accubond averaged 3201fps

Middle Remington Premier150 gr Accutipaveraged 2969fps

Right Federal Premium Barnes 130 TSX averaged 3211 fps


Below is how they grouped, 5 shots each bullseye at 300 yards 85 degrees, slight 1/4 valueL-R wind







I would strongly reccomend that what ever rifle you choose, go out and shoot at the ranges you intend to use it on whether it's 100, 300 or whatever. I havent shot this rifle much which is the biggest reason I chose it. The far rightgroup that was shot with 130 gr Federal's did not suprise me at all. It's shoots "patterns" in this and another 270 WSM of mine at 100yds.


So there you have it, no cherrypicking a single tiny group, no cropping, no guessing what might be...justan honestattempt at taking a hunting rifle, firing 15 shots at 300 yards in about hour's time. Now if I choose to actually hunt with this rifle it looks like Winchester's load would be a good choice.

Your milage will vary........