Sim G wrote:kennyc wrote:... and I think you are overstating the inaccuracy of PPU bullets...
No, I don't think I am.
I don't shoot surplus rifles either, except for a No5 now and again. In the five rifles that I do shoot for accuracy, four for targets and one for game, the .224, 7mm and .30 cal PPU bullets I've used didn't come close to Sierra, Nosler or Hornady.
and there we have it ! sorry but you are trying to compare target rifles and Surplus military rifles whilst ignoring the basics, 3 MOA is a good general standard for a military rifle, some will do better a lot worse, whats a similar standard for your target rifles?
I could load my K31 with top of the line target bullets or PPU, the observed effect on a target when fired free hand standing, or off an elbow with the supplied sights is going to be the thin end of "F" all, the financial difference on the other hand would allow considerably more practise for the same cost, and that would have an effect on the accuracy of my shooting
I'm not suggesting PPU as a precision target bullet (although there was a member on here who found PPU shot as well as SMK in his CSR rifle at a considerable cost saving ,especially considering the amount he shot ) I am however suggesting that in 10 years of use I have been perfectly happy with them as a substitute for the swiss service ammo (which has a worldwide reputation as a consistant "match quality" ammo )