Factory ammo comparison. My 30-06 Tikka SL simply won't shoot the 180 or 165 Fed Premium Nosler Accubonds better than 1-1.5". I then shoot factory 178 eld-x and I'm under 0.75" consistently. It seems my gun simply doesn't like whatever Federal is loading.
I'd really prefer to shoot the AB, so I'm wondering if anyone has had similar issues with Federal loads, and then switched to Nosler Trophy Grade and had better luck. On the box the trophy grade is 50fps faster, and obviously they are using different primer, brass powder. The price difference, Federal $29.99, Trophy Grade $43.99, is substantial, which is why I wanted to shoot the Feds, but in the end it's not a big deal.
Hit me with your experiences. Looking for experiences not just isolated to 30-06.
I'd really prefer to shoot the AB, so I'm wondering if anyone has had similar issues with Federal loads, and then switched to Nosler Trophy Grade and had better luck. On the box the trophy grade is 50fps faster, and obviously they are using different primer, brass powder. The price difference, Federal $29.99, Trophy Grade $43.99, is substantial, which is why I wanted to shoot the Feds, but in the end it's not a big deal.
Hit me with your experiences. Looking for experiences not just isolated to 30-06.