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I have just purchased all the reloading gear I need for my AR 10 and my Glock 21.

The AR 10 has a 16" Chrome lined barrel.

I assume my first runs of reloading are not going to be as good as later runs as I learn.
My thinking is to use cheaper bullets as I dial in my riffle and learn how to shoot beyond
300 yards. The lower grade bullets I'll learn to get tight groups at 100 yards.
I have 500 rounds of Federal .308 brass that came from a Police sniper range fired once.
I'm tumbling the brass now. I have powder and primers but haven't purchased bullets yet.
Is this flawed thinking? The lower grade bullets won't hurt my barrel will they?
'm thinking of these.
http://www.cheaperthandirt.net/product/7-WB308SP180" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;

New riffle, new to reloading, need some advice.

Thanks

Nothing wrong with using inexpensive bullets for your purpose. When I saw your link, I was think some cheap commie-block bullets, and was surprised to see Winchester. They are fine to start with, although I'd think there are less expensive alternatives available.

Those Winchesters are $0.286 per round.

These are plinkers at $0.222 per round for a box of 250. http://www.berrysmfg.com/product-i14665 ... 250ct.aspx" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;

You can get better bullets than plinkers and still beat the Winchester price. These are Hornady Match Bullets 30 Caliber (308 Diameter) 168 Grain Hollow Point Boat Tail at $0.256 http://www.midwayusa.com/product/116539 ... -boat-tail" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;

If you are willing to buy in bulk, you'll get better prices. For example, these mil-spec bullets are sold for $0.149 per round with free freight if you buy 2000 at a time. http://www.wideners.com/itemdetail.cfm? ... |1081|1161" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;

Here are some other bulk rate bullets: http://www.wideners.com/itemview.cfm?di ... |1081|1161" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;

Have fun!

Thanks a bunch Jumping Frog,

I went with the Hornady's.

Appreciate ya.

Moby wrote:I went with the Hornady's.

Glad to help. You'll like 'em.

BTW, if you haven't used them, Wideners Reloading and Shooting Supply Inc is a good reloading source to keep in your bookmarks list.