platoonDaddy
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350 legend factory ammo results
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pre64hunter
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We have 5 Ruger Americans in 350, although the magazines fit sloppy and have a great deal of play, no feed issues. The Ruger Americans I have all have many rough edges, I polished some of it out.
I also cut off the the block of spring in the factory magazine and cut down the mag box so it doesn't stick out so far.
I don't know why they block a 10 round bag to make it 5 instead of just making a 5 round box. To cut cost would be an obvious guess but then why not just block a 20 for everything.
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Instead of starting a new thread, decided to post here. Setting up my Ruger American and trying to decide on what scope to use. I have a Vortex 1-8 sitting in it’s box and I figure it should work fine. The farm I am going to hunt has shots up to 300 yds, however the vast majority of shots are under 100 yds. In addition, the 350 L is probably only good out to 150 yds or less for an ethical kill.
An an ammo side:
Have acquired only 1 box of the 150 gr Winchester XP
and according to UPS I should have 100 rds of the Winchester 180gr XP and 100 rounds of Hornady 170 gr. arriving Monday.
An an ammo side:
Have acquired only 1 box of the 150 gr Winchester XP
and according to UPS I should have 100 rds of the Winchester 180gr XP and 100 rounds of Hornady 170 gr. arriving Monday.
camo556
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I have several different types of 350 legend mags now (Ruger Duramag, AR Stoner, CMMG). They are all identical except for markings & stampings. I read elsewhere that they are all made by the same manufacturer. idk why they block a 10 round bag to make it 5 instead except that its obvious that they are just re-stamping some 556 mags to save $$.
I have a 1-8 on mine and it works great I can hit 3" steel at 220yds at AGC 200 yd range.
The drop at 220yds is about 1 mil (8" or so). Strelok says the ballistics get sketch* after that so I doubt I would take a shot beyond that.
*by sketch I mean holdover and accuracy. 25" of holdover on a deer is a lot.
I have a 1-8 on mine and it works great I can hit 3" steel at 220yds at AGC 200 yd range.
The drop at 220yds is about 1 mil (8" or so). Strelok says the ballistics get sketch* after that so I doubt I would take a shot beyond that.
*by sketch I mean holdover and accuracy. 25" of holdover on a deer is a lot.
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pre64hunter
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I have 3 Ruger Americans that shoot the Winchester 150 XP the best and 1 shoots the Hornady 170 Whitetail the best, but they all shoot everything I've tried pretty good and close to the same zero. I have some Winchester 180 for sale in the MD Shooters Classified.
SEE MY POST WITH PICS ABOVE
I had a couple of surgeries get rescheduled from today and UPS arrived early afternoon with my ammo so I went to the range.
There was a little cross wind at the AGC, but at 100 yds it probably was not a significant factor.
After getting my Ruger American sighted in using a Vortex 1-8 scope at 100 yards, the Hornady 170 gr American White tail was grouping in the target’s 1 inch bullseye. The Winchester 180 gr grouped about 5 inches high and right to the Hornady. However, the group size was between 3-4 inches. I didn’t try the 1 box of Winchester 150 gr that I have.
I guess my rifle likes the Hornady best. I now have 90 rounds of the Winchester that I am trying to decide if I sell our keep…
There was a little cross wind at the AGC, but at 100 yds it probably was not a significant factor.
After getting my Ruger American sighted in using a Vortex 1-8 scope at 100 yards, the Hornady 170 gr American White tail was grouping in the target’s 1 inch bullseye. The Winchester 180 gr grouped about 5 inches high and right to the Hornady. However, the group size was between 3-4 inches. I didn’t try the 1 box of Winchester 150 gr that I have.
I guess my rifle likes the Hornady best. I now have 90 rounds of the Winchester that I am trying to decide if I sell our keep…
platoonDaddy
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platoonDaddy
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Update on my new bolt. Took to the range on Tuesday, using 3-different rounds, zero feed issues with 25 rounds down range.
Toes still crossed
Toes still crossed
pre64hunter
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I cut it off and left new tabs, then heated them up and bent them the same as the factory did. It would be a lot easier if you had a welder and then you could just cut it off and tack weld the floor plate on. A 5 shot and 10 shot use the same mag box just different springs. Doesn't make sense to have a 10 round box that only holds 5 shots. The post above shows how much I cut off. I shortened the follower a little as well.
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camo556
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I really don’t know what all the hype is about for Winchester Deer Season XP. As hard as it was to find, I thought it was going to be the bees knees. I think the Super-X is a nice round for my particular setup. Anyone else have any luck with the XP rounds?
Left(Bottom) is Winchester Super-X Power Point, Right(Top) is Winchester Deer Season XP. Savage Apex Hunter.
Left(Bottom) is Winchester Super-X Power Point, Right(Top) is Winchester Deer Season XP. Savage Apex Hunter.
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StantonCree
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I’m using Winchester Power Max 160’s. Dialed in at 100 and it killed it! Was super happy.
Haven’t seen them before. Will have to give them a try!
StantonCree
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Are you using the 180s?
Your groups are better then what I got with them.
My rifle (Ruger American) seams to really like the Hornady 170 gr. 5 shots in a quarter sized hole.
I spent some time at the range this morning with my BCA upper Ar-350. After modding the mags a little, it feeds fine.
I tried Hornady 170 grain and Federal 180 grain. Both grouped at about 1.5" at 100 yards. Good enough for me, as I don't have any open ground to hunt right now.
I tried Hornady 170 grain and Federal 180 grain. Both grouped at about 1.5" at 100 yards. Good enough for me, as I don't have any open ground to hunt right now.
Yes, the only two rounds I could find on the shelves were Winchester 180s and 150s. 180s are my pick so far.
I was only shooting out to 75 for that photo, so that probably helps haha. I’d be lucky to get a shot out any further, don’t hunt too many fields these days.
Will have to give the 170s a try too. Not a bad result!
camo556
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StantonCree
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I wanted the 180s. Could only find the 150s then found a bunch of the 160 power max. I’m not mad about that though.
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