[Darkker]

So my brother and I finally rounded-up all of the local pumpkins from door steps yesterday for some fun.
I took my chrono with me so I could test the difference between the SSA 110Gr. Pro Hunter and Hornady 110Gr BTHP/WC.

So the SSA lists on the box 2575 Fps from a 16" barrel. Based on the average of 10 shots, the velocity was 2485 Fps.
The Hornady shows 2550 Fps from a 16" Bbl. Again, on the 10-shot average: 2595 Fps.

What is interesting to note, is based upon the condition of the brass after firing, I would say that SSA has a pressure problem, or weaker brass.


---Darkker

 

[marinesg1012]

What rifle were you using? barrel and specs?

 

[kalwasart]

You recieved some of our new boxes with new labels. With the velocities you listed you got our commercial loads not the combat load at 2575. Was there a sticked that has "CL" on it? I will have to check on Monday ona possible labeling mix up.

Artt - SSA

 

[Bushdog45]

kalwasart, FYI I just chronographed some of your 110 PH Combat loads yesterday in my Stag 16". Average was 2566 FPS. I received them from you about 2 weeks ago. No signs of excess pressure on them. Group avg. was 1.8" at 100 yds. for 3 shot groups. Not too bad considering the variable wind gusts of 5 to 15 MPH.

 

[Darkker]

16" DPMS Upper, 1:10 Twist, with what I believe is the DMR chamber; in any case not the stock DPMS chamber.
The ammo is not combat loads, the new orange sticker makes the claim of the 2575Fps. In any case this is definitly not a complaint of SSA ammo, merely a first time impression of shooting and a chrony.
When I get a chance to reload after I get home in January, I'll get a better idea of what the brass is really like.