PPU Ammunition
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I've used their 7x57 and .375" H&H with good results, the bullets are never going to compare to Trophy bonded or Noser but what are people expecting at that price point? If you are going after dangerous game why would you use low cost ammunition with standard lead core, copper jacket.
Privi's origins are in military ammunition, they make a great range that duplicates a lot of the original military loadings but have expanded that range significantly in the sporting field, some rifles don't group well with it, others do. A friends .222" would shoot dinner plate groups but my 7mm is very satisfactory using it.
For the cost of a box of 20 it's worth a try even in .375" H&H £47 vs £81 for a box of Federal or £95 for Hornady.
Privi's origins are in military ammunition, they make a great range that duplicates a lot of the original military loadings but have expanded that range significantly in the sporting field, some rifles don't group well with it, others do. A friends .222" would shoot dinner plate groups but my 7mm is very satisfactory using it.
For the cost of a box of 20 it's worth a try even in .375" H&H £47 vs £81 for a box of Federal or £95 for Hornady.
I've found both the 90 and 100 gr PPU shoot decent groups out of my 243 T3x although they are slightly tighter to chamber than other makes. They've given me no concerns with regard to their lethality up to Fallow size.
Out of my 223 T3x PPU are disappointingly inaccurate.
Out of my 223 T3x PPU are disappointingly inaccurate.
I've just bought 100 rounds to set my rifle up and create some decent brass. I have every faith in it. It's not the sort of bullet I'd use on dangerous game but it's cheap and functional for animals that won't try to kill you.
I've used it in many different chamberings over the years and the only questionable thing for me has been accuracy from some rifles. Some love it, some hate it. I've taken a good few deer with it though and it always worked. If the bullet is any worse than a Remington Core-Lokt in .375 I'll be surprised. You get what you pay for to a degree but one doesn't need a Swift A-Frame to shoot plains game or deer, nor a half MOA group.
Bavarianbrit
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I have just done home loads for the neighbour using PPU #062 150 grain bullets, now waiting for the feedback on how they shoot from his 51cm Mauser M12.
Used a box on the range to compare with Sako .243 100g gameheads.
Through my Shultz and Larsen.
Grouped as well as the Sako at100m but dropped considerably more at 200m.
Have not used on live quarry, and would probably only do so in circumstances where I know shots will be limited in distance, high seat in the wood for example.
Through my Shultz and Larsen.
Grouped as well as the Sako at100m but dropped considerably more at 200m.
Have not used on live quarry, and would probably only do so in circumstances where I know shots will be limited in distance, high seat in the wood for example.
Father Ted
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.308 one inch groups with Sako 75
.243 one inch groups with Ruger 77/2
.243 one inch groups with Ruger 77/2
My Tikka T3 .22-250 loves PPU 55gr.
pigeonbasher
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.223,.22.250, .243, the 90 gr in .243 shoots better in my rifle than the 100 gr, no problems at all
I very rarely use factory ammo so cannot comment on that side of things , however its fine in all my rifles as new reloading brass 260,223,22hornet . I started when it was hard to get brass out of desperation and carried on after for pest shooting and night work . There is of course better brass but the price of Lapua etc for shooting pests and shooting at night ? perfect ! Its way better than Hornady brass if you put them side by side ( hornady brass is imo very over rated
Rick Dagless MD
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Used PPU .308 out to 600 yards target shooting with excellent results. Great brass for reloading, both .308 and .303. Never had a split case despite reusing .303 cases 10+ times.
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