Lead_Slinger
New member
Alright Gents, I once again reach out to the masses for some incite on probably a simple problem. I recently got a new LR-308 which is not producing the group size I believe it should. Here is what I have done. Before even firing one round I put a Timney 4# drop in trigger. Which is much better than the factory. Every time I have shot it I load one shell at a time and place it directly in the bore not the magazine. I have followed the factory recommended break in procedures and I clean the bore after every shot with a bore snake. I have probably around 50 rounds through it thus far. I have shot 150 gr Rem FMJ (1.75 group), and 165 gr Black Hills Gold Barnes Triple Shock (1.5 group). I now have some hand loaded jobs from a friend to try out and a box of Hornady Match both of which are 165 gr. I would really like to get this gun under one inch groups. I have read several things saying that some guns just don't start shooting well until they get around 500 rounds through them and some .308's just like heavier bullets. How long should I stay around the 165 range before bumping up? I plan on starting to load my own when I can finally afford to get into it. But until then it's really getting hard to afford buying all the different ammo just to try and find out what my gun is going to shoot well. Best regards and I appreciate all the help. Remember our Troops this Holiday Season.---Jimmy