Generally, I shoot for 2575-2600 fps w/the 185 jug in a .308 which should be achieved safely w/ a 26” bbl using Varget but you need to put in the work to know if you can in your rifle. If that’s too slow for your …When choosing a powder for reloading .308 Winchester ammunition, there are several options that work well. Some commonly recommended powders for this caliber include Hodgdon Varget, IMR 4064, and Winchester 748. These powders offer consistent performance, good accuracy, and reliable ignition. Contents [ show]Varget is an excellent powder for cast loads in .308. Modern Reloading 2nd Edition , Richard Lee page 145 has a Varget load suitable to use with your bullet. This is for a 175 Gr cast gas checked bullet and just fine to use data: Charges go from 26 gr @ 1730 fps @ 11,400 psi to 43.0 gr @ 2530 fps @46,700 psi.Bolt Action Reloading. This video covers the first stage of load development in 308 Winchester with the Sierra 168 SMK HPBT with IMR 8208 XBR. We review the Incremental Load development data as well as the group that was achieved. (a portion of the price you pay helps support the Channel at no extra cost to you)Mar 31, 2010. #8. using .308 win with 1:12 twist barrel. 155 gr Nosler Custom Competition loaded with 44 gr IMR4064 average 0.38" 5 shot groups at 100 yards. 168 gr Nosler Custom Competition loaded with 42.5 gr RE-15 average 0.35" 5 shot groups at 100 yards and 2.8" 3 shot groups at 500 yards.Help with Hornady an SMK seating bullets for .308 an 300WM. I have a question about the brass and bullets, I use FC & Horandy brass for my Remington 700 - 308 and 300 WM. Question is, I resize an trim the brass IAW the technical data for 308 which is trimmed to 2.005" an 300WM is trimmed to 2.610". Using Hornady bullets 220gr & 178gr ELD-X and ...Oct 31, 2023 · Forums. The Hide Armory. Reloading Depot. Sniper’s Hide is a community of Snipers of all kinds, focusing on long range shooting, accuracy, and ballistics. Founded by Frank Galli in 2000, Sniper’s Hide has been offering informational videos, podcasts, and other support to its users in one location.InvestorPlace - Stock Market News, Stock Advice & Trading Tips Companies with high dividend yields can imply relatively high risk. However, co... InvestorPlace - Stock Market N...This is where I am confused. If anyone here has a Hornady reloading book go to page 421 and look at the 308 Winchester Service Rifle section. This load data Hornady has on this page is ONLY for the M1A. and for the 155 gr A-MAX bullet they list Varget starting 37.6 43.2 max They also list it for there 168 grain 178gr bullets.Help with Hornady an SMK seating bullets for .308 an 300WM. I have a question about the brass and bullets, I use FC & Horandy brass for my Remington 700 - 308 and 300 WM. Question is, I resize an trim the brass IAW the technical data for 308 which is trimmed to 2.005" an 300WM is trimmed to 2.610". Using Hornady bullets 220gr & 178gr ELD-X and ...The absolute best loads for my old Tikka Scout 308 were... 100-200 yard paper punching: 44gr Varget, Win brass, Fed 210M primer, 168 AMAX or BTHP, 2.820" 600+ steel: 45.0-45.5gr Varget, Lapua brass, Fed 215M primer, SMK 155 Palma, 2.820" <-- yes, 215M large rifle 'mag' primer Both averaged 0.4" groups at 100 yards and 1.1" at 200 …Some disappointing groups at first with an outstanding finish. We're certainly not done with this load though. Next video with Varget, we'll push the charge ...The Hide Armory. Reloading Depot. Sniper’s Hide is a community of Snipers of all kinds, focusing on long range shooting, accuracy, and ballistics. Founded by Frank Galli in 2000, Sniper’s Hide has been offering informational videos, podcasts, and other support to its users in one location. Forum Statistics.Reloading Depot. Sniper's Hide is a community of Snipers of all kinds, focusing on long range shooting, accuracy, and ballistics. Founded by Frank Galli in 2000, Sniper's Hide has been offering informational videos, podcasts, and other support to its users in one location. Forum Statistics. Threads.Dec 28, 2019 · The H4350 41.5 grain/143 ELD-X load has always been a great shooting load in multiple 6.5 Creedmoors. I grain below max of varget. Fed 210/210M/GMM. 165 sierra Spitzer boat tail. Find the lands and back off 0.020. check mag length and set deeper of you must.Building a Custom Remington 700 .308 Tactical Rifle; How to cut and crown a rifle barrel and install a brake; Troubleshooting a .308 rifle; I selected long proven match quality components: 175-grain Sierra Matchking (SMK) bullets, Lapua brass, Hodgdon Varget powder, Reloader 15 powder and Wolf large rifle primers.As previously mentioned, the only difference in the .308 loads chosen were the powders and weights. Each cartridge used a 168 gr. AMAX, Federal LRP primer and had an OAL of 2.810. Varget— 42.5 grain. Ramshot TAC— 42 grain. I initially chose 308 because I thought the larger case capacity might give better test results..308 Winchester Service Rifle (Using Hornady Bullets) reloading data with 187 loads. Using bullets from Hornady A-Max, Hornady A-Max or BTHP. Powders include Vihtavuori, Hodgdon, IMR, Accurate, Alliant, WinchesterFeb 14, 2010. #2. Shayne, Sorry dont have load data using Benchmark powder as ive only ever used Varget for my 308 but load data is as follows: 165 SGK or 168 SMK (they both shoot exactly the same POI in my rifle) 45 gr Varget. Win Brass. F215M Primer. This load shoots very well in my rifle.Hammer Bullets® Load Data. Shooting firearms can be dangerous. Firearms and reloading equipment not taken care of can lead to catastrophic failure, danger, and death. Environmental conditions can drastically impact firearms, powders, and primers. ... 308 Marlin Express: 308 Winchester: 30-40 Krag: 30.06 Springfield: 30.06 AI: 300 Holland ...1,699. 9. Jul 25, 2014. #9. dmike said: pinecone, I'm shooting 175smks a bit faster than that with my sps and they were all over the place at 1000, and trans sonic. Pit guy said they sounded "funny" and random guy at range said 2650 was the magic # for 175 smk @1000. 178s and 190s were fine at 1000, and the 175s were great at 900.The Hide Armory. Reloading Depot. Sniper’s Hide is a community of Snipers of all kinds, focusing on long range shooting, accuracy, and ballistics. Founded by Frank Galli in 2000, Sniper’s Hide has been offering informational videos, podcasts, and other support to its users in one location. Forum Statistics.Mar 11, 2011 · Re: Newb needs help 308 Win and Varget +168 Hor. HPBT. I've found 44 to 45 grains of varget give very good results and dont cause as much brass flow as 46 grains. I use factory and custom chambers so a milder load functions well in all. Well that and being lazy so doing alot of brass prep seems so boring.Barrel is a 26" Barlein 5R 1-11.25 twist with a little over 7500 rounds on it. Work up both powders and a 190 SMK in 1 gr. increments, plotted the data and put a trend line to it. The powders give the following velocities at 62,000 psi: Varget: 2768 fps. AR Comp: 2706 fps. AR Comp seems to be faster buring.Ever have to leave your phone, PDA, iPod or similar gadget dangling from its charger because of a weirdly placed outlet? That's not only dangerous, it's tacky-looking. Enter the Lo...372 posts · Joined 2013. #4 · Jun 16, 2015. I would choose CFE 223 any day of the week over Varget for 308. On my rifles both give good accuracy but what stands out to me is the lower SD, higher velocity and I can go a little longer before cleaning. I also use AR Comp for one of my bolt 308's with darn good results.For the .308, I've seen TAC used as well as others in that burn rate range. In addition to TAC, I have N-133, 8208, Varget, H-4895, several that should work. I'm going to start with 125 NBT's, may use 125 NAB's for hunting. I'd be interested in pet loads, experiences that some of you may have with similar combo. DF.Hodgdon shows data for 150 gr. bullets and Varget in the .30-06 Springfield on their website. I always check a bullet manufacturers data if available. But usually I get my load recipes from my Lee manual and cross check it against the powder manufacturer's load data. You might also try giving Nosler a call.Mar 24, 2018. #3. sc1911cwp said: I will start load development for my 308 Winchester today. New Lapua brass, Federal 210 primers, Sierra 155 gr HPBT 2156C bullet, Varget powder. I will check the brass to trim if necessary, clean pocket and primer hole, full length size. My question is I have two sets of load data.Jan 21, 2008. Messages. 6,487. Location. Northeast. Apr 26, 2015. #4. Of course this is rifle specific, but in the several 308 's I have owned, I'm usually at 42-43gr with Varget, IMR 4895, or R15 using the 175 SMK's for competitive work and loaded to an OAL of 2.81". This I'd pretty much the spec for Federal Gold Medal Match.StaBALL Match is in the .223/.308 burn rate, especially comparable to Hodgdon’s incredibly popular but currently hard-to-find Varget. Varget is a tried-and-true, versatile stick power and highlighted in our Basic Rifle Reloading series .That area is a different subspecies that inhabits the desert transition area in Webb, Maverick, and La Salle County. Pre-rut in October, a mature buck averages 225 - 245, and post rut loses 25 - 30 pounds on average. Re: 125 gr .308 load. Dirtfarmer # 15009051 06/29/20.Last time I determined a node around 42.0 grains of Varget when I was loading three rounds in .5gr increments. Today I was able to load up 5 rounds each of charge weights from 41.8 to 42.4 (.2 increments) today to further test accuracy and velocity in the 178 ELD-X's. Velocity was measured using a Labradar.What pisses me off about the varget is I've loaded for 2 different friends rifles and they shoot bug holes with it. One is a pre 64 model 70 fwt and the other was a savage (of all things). The savage shot better than both of my 308 bolt guns so it wasn't a good thing Heck, I'm willing to give it another try with my pre 64 model 100 308. I'm ...Shooting Diamondback DB10 .308 trying to work up a good load for long distends shooting.Feb 25, 2017 · Lapua 308 brass CCI BR-2 Hornady 178g ELD-M believe to have found a node I like at 42.7 gr Varget. i've gone up to 43.0 with only very light pressure signs. but was starting to get more compressed than ideal for me. out of 24" brl i'm getting 2667 fps currently playing with seating. testing 5 off to 30 off the lands.Feb 14, 2010. #2. Shayne, Sorry dont have load data using Benchmark powder as ive only ever used Varget for my 308 but load data is as follows: 165 SGK or 168 SMK (they both shoot exactly the same POI in my rifle) 45 gr Varget. Win Brass. F215M Primer. This load shoots very well in my rifle.Re: Newb needs help 308 Win and Varget +168 Hor. HPBT. I've found 44 to 45 grains of varget give very good results and dont cause as much brass flow as 46 grains. I use factory and custom chambers so a milder load functions well in all. Well that and being lazy so doing alot of brass prep seems so boring.I finally found some Varget powder and CCI BR2 primers. I have a Rem .308 SPS 700 w/20" bbl and 1-12 twist. I realize I need to start at Min and work up. I have reloading data, but curious as to some of your pet loads for these bullets listed below using Varget, IMR 4064, IMR 4320. 168 Sierra BTHP match 168 Berger match 168 (or 165) Nosler ...Ordered some 147grn fmjbt .308 bullets. Just wondering what load data is about for these? I will be using them for 7.62 nato and 30-06. From the research I've done, most people use 150grn data? This all okay? Powders I will be using are Varget and imr 4064. Any advice is greatly appreciated! CheersRifles, Reloading, Optics, Equipment. Reloading . Ramshot TAC or Big Game for 308 ... It is slightly faster than varget. I seemed to get the same velocity out of 43 gr tac as 45 gr varget. Black hills uses it in there .308 rounds so it must work pretty good. Wade . Reply. Warning!.30 WCF / .30-30 Winchester (Hodgdon Data) reloading data with 155 loads. Using bullets from Speer FP, Hornady MFTX, Sierra FN, Cast LFN, Hornady FTX, Sierra FP.Varget is the perfect powder for shooting the 223 Remington with heavy bullets in competitive matches. Outstanding performance and velocity can be obtained in such popular cartridges as the 22-250 Remington, 308 Winchester, 30-06, 375 H&H and many more. Available options: 749003615 749008050.Jan 20, 2023 · 308 Win. With 165gr Accu. Always liked this combo, mine is shooting Fed. brass. fed 210m.primer, 44.6grs Varget. C.o.a.l. 2.825, 24" barrel, just under 2800fps. Please work up. This is a very good load. The 2.8"+- COAL is generally mag length for a lot of rifles, so a very good place to start. I am loading 168 A-Max for a Ruger American compact ...A broad selection of powders with the correct burn rate can be used to optimize .308 Winchester velocity and accuracy. Early factory loads were advertised with 110-grain bullets at 3,340 fps, 150s at 2,860 fps, 180s at 2,610 fps and 200-grain bullets at 2,450 fps. However, those velocities are generally listed today with a more realistic 150 at ...StaBALL Match is in the .223/.308 burn rate, especially comparable to Hodgdon’s incredibly popular but currently hard-to-find Varget. Varget is a tried-and-true, versatile stick power and highlighted in our Basic Rifle Reloading series .Wondering, "Where can I load my Chime Card?" We list your fee-free, in-person, and online options for adding money. You can load cash onto your Chime Card at over 90,000 retail loc...Varget is still my 308 powder and its great, but AA2520 is cheaper, available at numerous places, flows like water, and you get higher velosity. ... complicated it a bit. With several pounds of 4064 on hand, and load data for all the rifle calibers I own available for it; I was good. Then the progressive loader got set up and the .223 shooting ...Location: Alabama. Posts: 18,587. My current 1000 yard F-T/R load is .308 Lapua brass, CCI BR primer, 175 gr SMK and 44 gr Varget. That is one grain less than the Hodgdon maximum. I have shot the maximum of 45 but it does not give much more velocity and is not quite as accurate as 44. Rifle is a Savage 12 BVSS-S but now with Pac-Nor …Sierra or Hodgdon for 308 Win Varget loads? For the 175 SMK, Sierra's max load is 41.7, while Hodgdon's is 45.0. Sierra's max load 41.7, is below Hodgdon's starting load of 42.0. Even for the 168 SMK, Sierra's is 38.7 to 43.5, while Hodgdon's is 42.0 to 46.0. From the research I have done looking at what people have posted in forums, the Sierra ...The Sierra manual has a start load for Varget of 38.7 for the Sierra 168 SMK. When I go to the Hodgdon site it shows. 168 GR. BAR TTSX BT Hodgdon Varget .308 2.800" 41.0 2514 46,100 PSI 45.0C 2737 60,000 PSI. 168 GR. SIE HPBT Hodgdon Varget .308" 2.800" 42.0 2520 41,200 CUP 46.0C 2731 50,600 CUP. Hodgdon web site IMR …MVW. Aug 14, 2012. #1. Guys: I have been running 44.8 GN Varget behind 175 GN bullets and Lapua brass out of a 30" barrel. I have been getting about 2,800 fps. I have a pound of RL-15 to try and I was wondering if anyone can suggest a realistic top end load. I'll work up, but I don't have Quickload and it seems like the reloading manuals are ...Feb 25, 2017. #5. z7.jled said: Just ordered some 178 ELD Match bullets to try out. I have been enjoying the 175 SMK's but wanted to try some new offerings. Current load: 175 SMK, Win Brass, CCI BR2/200, 45g of Varget. what have …Varget is still my 308 powder and its great, but AA2520 is cheaper, available at numerous places, flows like water, and you get higher velosity. ... complicated it a bit. With several pounds of 4064 on hand, and load data for all the rifle calibers I own available for it; I was good. Then the progressive loader got set up and the .223 shooting ...Feb 5, 2021. #6. Hodgdon max is 46.0gr Varget under a 168 SMK. 44.4gr Varget under a 168 Amax/ELD is a clone load for factory 168gr TAP. I ran as high as 45.7gr Varget under a 168 Amax/ELD without pressure issues in factory 700 chambers. FWIW: in a 20" AAC-SD, 44.4gr Varget gave me 2550fps and 45.7gr gave me 2640fps.Cartridge O.A.L. L6: 2.800 inch = 71.12 mm. Barrel Length : 26.0 inch = 660.4 mm. Powder : Hodgdon VARGET. Predicted data by increasing and decreasing the given charge, incremented in steps of 1.136% of nominal charge. CAUTION: Figures exceed maximum and minimum recommended loads ! Step Fill.The Hide Armory. Reloading Depot. Sniper’s Hide is a community of Snipers of all kinds, focusing on long range shooting, accuracy, and ballistics. Founded by Frank Galli in 2000, Sniper’s Hide has been offering informational videos, podcasts, and other support to its users in one location. Forum Statistics.Gavin looked at the load data from Hodgdon's website and selected one bullet, the 160 gr. Hornady FTX, and looked at different powders and the velocities they yielded at max load in the chart. ... LEVERevolution, Varget, Retumbo and IMR 8133. ... 30 Caliber .308 Diameter (30-30) 140 Grain MonoFlex 50 Count by Hornady (midsouthshooterssupply ...I prefer RL-15 over Varget for my 175MK load out of my 308. While I do use Varget for other loads, RL-15 works best for me behind the 175MK. I'm getting 2821fps, ES-5, SD-1.9 with my last time through the chrono. I haven't been able to get that speed or consistency with Varget. RL-15 doesn't work so well for me with the lighter 155gr. bullets..308 Winchester (Hodgdon Data Using IMR Powder) reloading data with 170 loads. Using bullets from Barnes TSX FB, Sierra SP, SinterFire, Speer HP, Nosler BT, Nosler E-Tip, Sierra HPBT, Hornady SP, Barnes TTSX BT, Speer SP, Hornady BTSP, Swift SP, Hornady A-Max. Powders include IMRLooking for your favorite load for the above. Your favorite 155gr bullet, load data, and where you like it in the lands! 155 gr Sierra, 46.2 gr of AR2208 (varget), 30 thou off the lands, 160 grain case, Win WLR primer. 155gr Lapua Scenar, 45.4 gr AR2208, 160 gr case, Win primer, 15 thou off the lands. 155gr Sierra, 180 gr case, 45.2 gr AR 2208 ...From hodgdon loading site. I would sub a hornaday for Sierra if the bullet profile looked the same, your call. BULLET WEIGHT125 GR. SIE SP. ManufacturerHodgdon. PowderVarget. Bullet Diameter.308". C.O.L.2.700". Starting Load.Re: .308 SIE 175 --- Varget or IMR 8208 XBR. 46.5gr of Varget with 175SMK's with CCI br2 primers. it shoots around 2720fps and is actually more accurate for me than my lower fps rounds. Out of a 1 in 12" twist stock 700 police barrel. Sub 1/2 MOA with the bullet seated .001 inch off the rifling, COL 2.920".I am currently running Lake City brass, Varget, 210M primers, and 168g Berger Hybrid targets but recently 168g BTHP cause they are cheaper to get my AR up and running. So I checked my Berger reloading manual and my Lyman reloading manual for suggested charge weights for my 308 and they gave some BIG differences...308 Winchester Load Data. 110 Grain. 125 Grain. 150 - 155 Grain. 165 - 168 Grain. 175 - 180 Grain. 190 Grain. Explore the world of Nosler, renowned for crafting the finest bullets, ammunition, rifles, and brass. Discover our extensive lineup, including Partition, AccuBond, E-Tip, Ballistic Tip, Custom Competition, and more.Reloading Costs Calculator; Case Crimp Calculator; Energy, Momentum, Power Factor, and Taylor Knock-out Calculators; Free Recoil Energy Calculator; How I reload; ... Hodgdon Varget. Improved Military Rifle IMR 3031. Improved Military Rifle IMR 4064. Improved Military Rifle IMR 4166. Improved Military Rifle IMR 4350.I used H335 in 308 for my autoloaders, FAL's G3's AR10 etc, the powder meters well in dillon powder measures but that is about it. First accuracy test revealed some lacking in consistencies and it was temp sensitive. After asking around Palma matches, the consensus was to use varget instead, I did and couple things happened: first accuracy ...Got them cooking @2845 over 46g. I'm thinking of using Hornady #3037, the 150 grain fmj boat tail with 42.4 grains of varget and COL of 2.700; it's by the book so it shouldn't be a problem. Hope it works in my DPMS AR 10, Norinco M14 sporter, and CETME. Tuned it down to 41 grains Varget. COL 2.700.I am currently running Lake City brass, Varget, 210M primers, and 168g Berger Hybrid targets but recently 168g BTHP cause they are cheaper to get my AR up and running. So I checked my Berger reloading manual and my Lyman reloading manual for suggested charge weights for my 308 and they gave some BIG differences...For .308 Win, 110 grain jacketed bullets, the first choice powders are not necessarily the fastest burning. For example, he includes the slow burning H380 near the top of the page. Also, the relatively fast burning IMR 4198 is listed toward the bottom and his recommended (starting load) is 34.5 grains for only 2,740 fps..308 Winchester (Using 178/180 GR Hornady Bullets) Warning! Notes: This data was shot by Brian Pearce, Wolfe Publishing Company.Gun: Ruger M77 MK II All-Weather; barrel length: 22 inches; case: Hornady Match; primer: Winchester Large Rifle; bullet diameter: .308"; Hornady 178 grain A-MAX & BTHP COAL: 2.800"; 180 grain IB, SST, SP & BTSP COAL: 2.740"; 180 grain RN COAL: 2.730"; maximum COAL: 2. ...Tried the 178 ELDX in my GAP 10 .308 20" bbl 1:11.25 twist, suppressed (Ultra7) using Varget. Best load I ended up with was 42.4 gr giving me 2510 fps, SD of 6 fps and 1/2" MOA at 200 yds. Used Lapua brass, 210M primers with a COAL 2.790 to meet mag requirements. With the suppressor, the load is a bit hot and leaves slight marks on the case head..30 WCF / .30-30 Winchester (Hodgdon Data) reloading data with 155 loads. Using bullets from Speer FP, Hornady MFTX, Sierra FN, Cast LFN, Hornady FTX, Sierra FP. Powders include Hodgdon, IMR, Winchester73. North East Alabama. Dec 22, 2009. #8. Re: .308 favorite accuracy loads. To get the same results I get with 44.8 of Varget I use 43.6 of the RL15, produces identical speeds and accuracy out of my Savage 10FCP with the 175 SMK's, Lapua brass, with Federal 210M primers, runs around 2710fps over my Chrony.Sep 9, 2009 · As suggested you will find the sweet spot for your rifle. Most of my rifles using Varget like to be pushed towards the higher velocity loads in the manuals. Brass type (mil spec vs commercial) and action type of rifle (semi, bolt, breakopen) are the main determining factors of the best load for your 308 WIN. Like.SC. Nov 3, 2017. #5. I have the same rifle, Tikka T3 lite. I worked up a decent load with the 95 VLD's and H4350 (measured with magnetospeed) 40.5 grains = 2849 fps 42.5 grains = 2998 fps Accuracy node was around 41 grains at 2890 fps, shoots sub moa, but not super accurate. I also worked up a great load with Varget and the 87 grain Vmax: 38 ...Re: Berger 185 Juggernauts (.308) data I load them for the AR10 single load, and M700 as well Loaded long 2.950 OAL jumping .010 in a throated obermeyer chamber, 45.0 of Varget wolf LR primers. Shoot incredibly well in the Remington as well, but no idea how much they jump there. They fall out of the case before they touch....45.5grs of H4895 worked best in my Tikka with the Sierra 150gr SPBT. Re: Go to .308 Win 150 gr load - 12/24/17. 48.5 Varget 155 Scenar CCI 200 This load has run 2900+ in both of my 308's with one ragged hole accuracy. Both shoot to same point of impact with same point of aim at the same speed with same accuracy.What pisses me off about the varget is I've loaded for 2 different friends rifles and they shoot bug holes with it. One is a pre 64 model 70 fwt and the other was a savage (of all things). The savage shot better than both of my 308 bolt guns so it wasn't a good thing Heck, I'm willing to give it another try with my pre 64 model 100 308. I'm ...IMR-4895 for 110 Grain Bullet directly from Hornady 7th Edition. 43.9 for 2700 fps. 45.5 for 2800 fps. 47.1 for 2900 fps. 48.7 for 3000 fps. 50.3 for 3100 fps. 51.9 for 3200 fps (MAXIMUM) I suggest you get yourself a Hornady manual. This information is worth what you are paying for it..308 Winchester (Hodgdon Rifle Data) reloading data with 196 loads. Using bullets from Barnes TSX FB, Sierra SP, Sinterfire, Speer HP, Nosler BT, Nosler E-Tip, Sierra HPBT, Hornady SP, Barnes TTSX BT, Speer SP, Hornady BTSP, Swift SP, Hornady A-Max. Powders include HodgdonPretty sure it is at least 1,800 for the 150, possibly 2,000. I know for sure it is 1,500 for the 168. For that reason, I run the 168. Even at the lower velocity, which I estimate that you'd get ~2,800 with an equivalent load, the 168 would deliver about 200yds additional effective range to hit the minimum velocities.Feb 25, 2017 · Lapua 308 brass CCI BR-2 Hornady 178g ELD-M believe to have found a node I like at 42.7 gr Varget. i've gone up to 43.0 with only very light pressure signs. but was starting to get more compressed than ideal for me. out of 24" brl i'm getting 2667 fps currently playing with seating. testing 5 off to 30 off the lands.The American Eagle average vel was 2820 fps. The following is the average velocity measured, the best three round group (100 yard) and the load data for the three loads. Winchester 147 FMJ factory: 2846 fps, 1.4 in group. Am Eagle 250 FMJ BT factory: 2820 fps, 1 in group.The H4350 41.5 grain/143 ELD-X load has always been a great shooting load in multiple 6.5 Creedmoors. I grain below max of varget. Fed 210/210M/GMM. 165 sierra Spitzer boat tail. Find the lands and back off …May 28, 2021. #1. Hey guys, I'm new to reloading and wanted to pick some more knowledgeable brains. I'm currently attempting to develop a load for my Tikka T3x CTR in .308. My purpose is something I can just use one bullet for everything. I'm a pretty good shot, and still planning to hone it, so I'm not specifically worried about not placing my ...Varget for my JP Supermatch .308 barrel likes 42.9 grains a lot. 45.2 grains for for velocity works well too. H4895 43.6 grains it likes it a lot too. IMR 4064 45.5 grains works just as good, maybe a little better than Varget. 178 AMAX. CFE223 46.8 grains. Like this powder a lot to get the heavier bullet going.Re: H335 for 308. As mentioned by FLIGHT762 above, H335 is basicly WC844 which is a military powder for 223.If you go to WC846 you will find a more suitable 308 powder which throws just like H335,costs $94 for 8 lbs at Pat's Reloading. I find it to be just a little hotter than BLC2.Great barrel life.. From hodgdon loading site. I would sub a hornaday for SQuickloads says in a .308. 168 grain bullet with 44 grains of H4 Dec 31, 2012. #4. With re-15 I would start around 42.0grains up to 47 hrains.Dont start at the top,always work up and see what your rifle likes. 46-47 grains of varget is 2 to 3 grains off the chart. Hornady suggests the hottest load is 44.9.Now we all know that it is somewhat conservative,drop that charge by at least 4 grains and go up ... OP was requesting data for a 308 Winchester 168 berger vld hunting over 42 grains of varget in 118lr brass #34 primer I shot a sub inch 480yd group dead on the cross of the plate. 2850fps in my rifle less than 1" of vertical@ 700. This is as far as I have shot on paper. I can hit a 12"plate @ 1100 over 80% on my own and even higher with a good spotter calling my wind. Does anyone have a link to load data for the 178gr ELD-m with Varget a...
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