Those federal fusions are some serious deer medicine. Never taken a deer withnthem but from all the other hunters that have they love them. I have a few boxes for the future to try out.
Beautiful rifle. I really like 130 TTSX pushed by a full load of Varget, but I understand that y'all were testing factory ammo. With that being said, I believe the fusions are speer gold dots and they are excellent. I used them and Nosler Accubonds for years before moving to TTSXs.
I love the 130 grain Federal Fusion in my .270 Browning X Bolt Stainless Stalker. Best grouping of all factory ammo so far; averaging 3/4 MOA. Best was .46". Just took a 6-point buck at 75 yards in the Catskills (NY). Double-lunged. Didnt take one step before dropping.
Nice rifle. I'm gonna say that rifle will tighten up on groups with some 180 grain ammo. My Ruger American Predator 308 would not shoot 150 grain ammo very well at all. Loves 180 grain ammo though. 165 grain shoots ok but not as good as 180 grain stuff.
In my rifle the accuracy gain is significant. 180's shoot a 3 shot one hole group at 100 yards. The 150's shoot a 3 shot 11/4 inch group at 100 yards. I will take a one hole group over anything else no matter if it loses some velocity. 165's shoot a 3 shot group of a little less than an inch at 100 yards. That ain't bad, but a 1/4 inch 1 hole 3 shot group is better.
I was able to buy my Sierra in March of this year. Since then I've grouped basically every ammo I can get my hands on and everything 165gr was terrible. I get respectable .81" three shot groups from my Barnes 150gr (I've already taken a doe with this), but the Hornady Black in 168gr is really where my rifle shines. I was able to shoot the best group of my life at .43" in three shots and was so excited I shot two more rounds to make it a .84" group in five shots. Overall I'd say the average for me (I'm not the best shot either) with all the ammo at 150gr and 168gr is .85". My Sierra really doesnt seem to like the 130gr stuff as they, and the 165's I shot all seemed to open up to 1.5" - 4"+ at 100 yards. I'm curious to see what your results would be like with the Hornady Black in 168gr. Anyway... you're awesome, I enjoy watching your stuff and have a merry Christmas!
Thank you for all of that information. It seems we need to test out some different weighted loads and see how they do. Thank you! And Merry Christmas to you, too! I appreciate your support!
Those Norma whitetail loads have only ever grouped well in rifles I’ve tried them in. Some half inch groups in there too. Not sure how they did it for such inexpensive stuff. Sounds like the Federals generally do the same, but I’ve never tried them in anything. I use Barnes or Hornady copper for hunting though.
It depends. Between shots usually not more than a couple of minutes. Between groups a little longer - depends on how hot the barrel feels. With this one we shot the first 2 loads then switched guns then came back and shot a couple more.
I have the same rifle with a luepold picatinny rail, Luepold vx freedom 4x12x40, Vortex pro-series low 1" rings. At 100 yds it shoots Winchester deer season xp 150 grain, 3 shot groups in around a half inch. Same with hornady black 168 grain amax. Only 2 ive tried so far@@ReviewThisThing
It seemed to really like those Federal rounds. Thanks for sharing your results, be well my friends.
They absolutely do!
Those federal fusions are some serious deer medicine. Never taken a deer withnthem but from all the other hunters that have they love them. I have a few boxes for the future to try out.
We’ve seen and heard great things!
Always look forward to your videos. Keep up the good work.
Thank you so much! That means a lot.
Love the Fusion and or the match kings for group shooting. It just works. Thanks
This gun loves them!
Love that Sierra! Thanks for sharing
Yes. It’s sweet!
I have this rifle in 30-06. Love it.
Yes! What round are you shooting?
@ so far it likes the Federal fusion
@williamhood5062 well there ya go!
Beautiful rifle. I really like 130 TTSX pushed by a full load of Varget, but I understand that y'all were testing factory ammo. With that being said, I believe the fusions are speer gold dots and they are excellent. I used them and Nosler Accubonds for years before moving to TTSXs.
That’s pretty interesting. Thanks!
Thanks for making great informative content!! Now I want to purchase another rifle!!😂👍
😁😁 They got me, too! I appreciate you watching!
Cool comparison. Thanks!
Thank you for watching!
I love the 130 grain Federal Fusion in my .270 Browning X Bolt Stainless Stalker. Best grouping of all factory ammo so far; averaging 3/4 MOA. Best was .46". Just took a 6-point buck at 75 yards in the Catskills (NY). Double-lunged. Didnt take one step before dropping.
Heck yeah! That’s awesome!
Have a generation 1 ruger in go wild camo, 150 grain whitetail will do the same 3 round hole @100.
Nice
Nice rifle. I'm gonna say that rifle will tighten up on groups with some 180 grain ammo. My Ruger American Predator 308 would not shoot 150 grain ammo very well at all. Loves 180 grain ammo though. 165 grain shoots ok but not as good as 180 grain stuff.
We may have to try it.
Unless there is a significant accuracy gain there is no real ballistic benefit of using 180s over 150 or 165s. The velocity loss prohibits it.
In my rifle the accuracy gain is significant. 180's shoot a 3 shot one hole group at 100 yards. The 150's shoot a 3 shot 11/4 inch group at 100 yards. I will take a one hole group over anything else no matter if it loses some velocity. 165's shoot a 3 shot group of a little less than an inch at 100 yards. That ain't bad, but a 1/4 inch 1 hole 3 shot group is better.
@rickyflinchum2909 yeah - that’s pretty good 😁
That ruger shoots like that because I changed the factory stock out for a much better one.
I was able to buy my Sierra in March of this year. Since then I've grouped basically every ammo I can get my hands on and everything 165gr was terrible. I get respectable .81" three shot groups from my Barnes 150gr (I've already taken a doe with this), but the Hornady Black in 168gr is really where my rifle shines. I was able to shoot the best group of my life at .43" in three shots and was so excited I shot two more rounds to make it a .84" group in five shots. Overall I'd say the average for me (I'm not the best shot either) with all the ammo at 150gr and 168gr is .85". My Sierra really doesnt seem to like the 130gr stuff as they, and the 165's I shot all seemed to open up to 1.5" - 4"+ at 100 yards. I'm curious to see what your results would be like with the Hornady Black in 168gr.
Anyway... you're awesome, I enjoy watching your stuff and have a merry Christmas!
Thank you for all of that information. It seems we need to test out some different weighted loads and see how they do. Thank you!
And Merry Christmas to you, too! I appreciate your support!
Those Norma whitetail loads have only ever grouped well in rifles I’ve tried them in. Some half inch groups in there too. Not sure how they did it for such inexpensive stuff. Sounds like the Federals generally do the same, but I’ve never tried them in anything. I use Barnes or Hornady copper for hunting though.
Barnes is pretty solid usually
Try some Federal ammo. Their QC seems top notch. I have two 308s. They both like the Power Shok and the Fusion loads.
I also just bought the new Nosler Whitetail Country ammo in 308. My RA Predator likes it as well...
@clayp520 👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻
@@clayp520 What do you think about the Nosler Whitetail Country?
How long do you wait in between shots ?
It depends. Between shots usually not more than a couple of minutes. Between groups a little longer - depends on how hot the barrel feels. With this one we shot the first 2 loads then switched guns then came back and shot a couple more.
What’s the twist rate?
1:10
@ I have a Remington 700 20” barrel and 1:10 twist and can’t get 150’s to group for nothing, it seems to prefer 165/168.
Well that’s interesting.
168 best for 308 not a 308 fan at all put 100 rounds threw it
We’ll have to see.
@ReviewThisThing I have shot many.begaras start grouping after 100 rounds im.luck my waypoint 7prc shoots quarter inch my 6mm creed today shot .15
@jamessammann9183 nice. Congrats!
Not all 308s like 168, have a heavy barrel Savage that doesn't like anything over 150gr
I have the same rifle with a luepold picatinny rail, Luepold vx freedom 4x12x40, Vortex pro-series low 1" rings. At 100 yds it shoots Winchester deer season xp 150 grain, 3 shot groups in around a half inch. Same with hornady black 168 grain amax. Only 2 ive tried so far@@ReviewThisThing