8mm match grade ammo

[wnycollector]

Last fall I added a S&K scout mount topped with a Bushnell 2-6 pistol scope to my 1937 98K so that I could wring some more accuracy out of my rifle. With 1950's yugo 196gr ammo I'm getting consistent 2" 5 shot groups at 100 yards shooting off sandbags on a bench. I have been thinking about investing in some better quality ammo in order to shrink my group sizes. The contenders are prvi match 200gr FMJ found here http://www.midwayusa.com/product/67...-mauser-200-grain-full-metal-jacket-box-of-20 and Yugo M75 found here http://wideners.com/itemdetail.cfm?item_id=8435&dir=18|830|854 The price difference is significant (M75 ~$0.53/round vs Prvi Match $0.92) so I'm hoping someone who has shot these types of ammo can give me some input on their experiences.

 

[hardluk1]

Might try PMC's 170gr sp also. Your group size may be do to that old 70 year old barrel. 2" groups are pretty good really useing a 2=6 scope.

 

[wnycollector]

2" groups are pretty good

I'm MORE than happy the way this rifle is shooting with 60 year old ammo. I actually shocked since many people rave about the 1970's and 80's Yugo ammo as being superior to the 50's stuff.