[Colt6920]

My question to the M1A gurus on the forum is whether I am going to notice any difference using these two loads. I compared them on the Federal website and the ballistics are effectively identical. One is "match" ammo the other isnt. Federal is about 40% more expensive than the American Eagle, which is also manufactured by Federal.

Not looking for 1000 yard ammo. Looking at 100-400 yard shooting..probably a metal gong, though would be nice to get some decent groups on paper.

The Rifle: Springfield M1A Loaded

It it worth paying more for the match ammo?

Contender 1:
Federal Premium Gold Medal 168 grain BTHP product code GM308M

Contender 2:
American Eagle 168 grain Open Tip Match product code A76251M1A

Many thanks!!

 

[leonmckee]

I've standardized on GM308M as a reference. Actually buying it cheaper right now in cases of 200 than the AE A76251M1A. My most recent order was yesterday at Target Sports USA. At 100 to 400 yards you'll not notice a big difference, but the GM308M might be a little tighter. If the price is close or the same I would recommend the GM308M.

Leon McKee

 

[KurtC]

It's the same load. 43 grains of 4064 under a 168 gr BTHP. For all we know it is the same parts, but there is no mention of name brand components on the the American Eagle box.

99% of M1A rifle won't know the difference. Get whichever one is less expensive, which currently is the FGMM.

 

[M1AFL]

If you are a CMP member, which takes a little bit of paper work, you can purchase the American Eagle .308 OTM for $170.00 per 200 round case with free shipping or the Federal .308 GM308 is $196.00 for a 200 round case with free shipping.

That works out to $17.00 a box and $19.00 a box respectively.

HTH.

 

[32639]

It might depend on the experience you have with the rifle. Match ammo certainly gives an edge over the more standard and cheaper stuff available in the market however if you are new to the rifle, consistent sight picture, trigger control, sling use, cheek position might be better practiced by shooting more with cheaper stuff.