I've been looking into a cheaper alternative to my current 300 blk loads which is Nosler 125 gr BT with 18 gr of lil gun. I get about 2175 - 2200 FPS. These are my hunting loads and I have had very good luck with it, however it can be pricey taking this load to the range.
I saw that Hornady finally (unless I just missed it this whole time) made a 125 gr FMJ for about $24 on midway. I got two boxes of 100 and initially loaded 15 test rounds at 18 gr of lil gun (what I already have setup for my nosler 125gr). Overall length seated to mid cannelure is 2.090" and clears magazine. The hornady 18 gr is not a compressed load like the nosler and leaves a little room for more powder. I plan on loading two lighter loads and a slightly higher load. Also cycles in chamber with no issues. I'll try to go out and try these and chrono them. The closest thing I could find to these that are factory loads is the Hornady Frontier 125 gr FMJ 300 blk but I can't find any to shoot and compare.
Has anyone have experience with these 125 gr fmj? Primary purpose for this load is a range plinking round so I don't expect the accuracy like the noslers. If they do shoot decent I might stock up on them. Just hoping to get similar velocities to my hunting loads. rifle is 16" CMMG.
I saw that Hornady finally (unless I just missed it this whole time) made a 125 gr FMJ for about $24 on midway. I got two boxes of 100 and initially loaded 15 test rounds at 18 gr of lil gun (what I already have setup for my nosler 125gr). Overall length seated to mid cannelure is 2.090" and clears magazine. The hornady 18 gr is not a compressed load like the nosler and leaves a little room for more powder. I plan on loading two lighter loads and a slightly higher load. Also cycles in chamber with no issues. I'll try to go out and try these and chrono them. The closest thing I could find to these that are factory loads is the Hornady Frontier 125 gr FMJ 300 blk but I can't find any to shoot and compare.
Has anyone have experience with these 125 gr fmj? Primary purpose for this load is a range plinking round so I don't expect the accuracy like the noslers. If they do shoot decent I might stock up on them. Just hoping to get similar velocities to my hunting loads. rifle is 16" CMMG.
