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Hodgdon Varget Powder is stating the max load for a .308 using 168 HPBT is 46.0 gr C. ... Sierra is saying in their reloading manual that the max for the same bullet, using the same powder is 43.5 gr. Gah. Posted: 1/20/2013 12:33:12 PM EDT [#1] Default to the powder manufacturer. ... I have no problem starting charge weights at Sierra max when ...Full Story: https://bit.ly/2WP5C7EUR T-Shirts: https://bit.ly/2UEAkgWUR on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/ultimatereloaderA fast 308 - whoever needed that?...i really like above 45 but below 47gr of BL-C (2) for all of my 165gr nos. BT and accubonds. ive used the same load with 168gr eld match bullets with good results. 22" savage 11. nothin special. just a hunting rifle. have used a micron less than 42gr H4895 for my steel ringing loads for my LR308. hornady 150gr FMJBT. Varget is very popular in 308.When Varget disappeared I went to IMR 4064 and probably won't go back. 42.3 gr of 4064, a 175 gr SMK (or Nosler Custom Comp) in a FC case using a FGMM primer does a fantastic job in my 24" bbl .308. ... If you are new to reloading, check out the threads: "308 shooter only" and "308 reloading data only". Lots of good info. NRA LIFE MEMBER USAF ....308 Winchester (Hodgdon Pistol Data) reloading data with 204 loads. Using bullets from Barnes XFB, Barnes TSX, Sierra SP, Speer HP, Speer SP, Nosler BT, Sierra HPBT, Hornady SP. Powders include Hodgdon, IMRFor 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.1,888. 85. Feb 25, 2010. #6. Re: 308 with 110 vmax's. I use 48.0 gr. of Varget and get around 3200 fps out of a 26" bbl. Accuracy is excellent. You might also want to look at the Speer 125 TNT. Its also a great varmint round. 48.5 gr. Varget gives me a little over 3100 fps. This is with Lapua brass and 210M primers.Characteristics of .308 | 168gr | Barnes TTSX BT bullet and comprehensive load data for this projectile. .308 | 168gr | Barnes TTSX BT | Reloading Data To be able to use the full range of Shopware 6, we recommend activating Javascript in your browser.For an AR 308 my goto are Varget or 4064 for the bullet weight that you are looking to shoot. Reactions: steelsnob47. Powder_Burns Shoutbox Veteran. Supporter. Full Member. ... Also IMR 4166 seems to be the same burn rate as Varget. I have used 4166 in both bolt and AR-10 and the load data was the same as Varget. Both Varget and 4166 are very ...Jan 20, 2013 · 46.0 grains of Varget, and a 155 grain SMK using a Winchester case (highest capacity available) is an absolute maximum load from a bolt action. This is considered the "Palma" load and creates 2950 fps +/- from a 30 inch barrel.Now looking up the loads on Hodgdon's website now shows that the 308 using 175gr bullet and Varget powder shows starting loads at 44grs at 2759fps and max at 47grs at 2909fps. No idea what you're missing, but when I look at 308/175/Varget data on Hodgdon's Reloading Data Center, I see a max of 45gr compressed.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 …Well-Known Member. Jul 16, 2011. #6. 46gr or varget behind a 150gr SST and lapua brass and Fed210 primers give me a one hole group in my 20" Tikka varmint at a touch over 2800fps. Awesome load. Hodgdon list a starting charge of 44-47c for varget and a 150bt head.Nosler does not show Varget data and Hodgdon does not show IMR4831 data, however as I showed above for the 2 powders that both sites list, Hodgdon's data has higher max loads. I went to Hornady's site and it has very limited load data online. For the .308 Winchester, they list a load for the 160gr FTX using Varget to be from 32.6 to 44.0gr.I've been using IMR 4320 in the 30-06 with a 130 TTSX for antelope to elk. It's my son's rifle, the bullet flat gets the job done. They don't make 4320 anymore. In load development I worked up loads with IMR 4064 and Varget as well, part of the comparison process. I chose 4320, but they all shot well.Feb 4, 2014. #3. 43.5 is a great place to start, I would work up in .5 grain increments checking for signs of pressure. You will most likely will find an accuracy node between 2700-2750 fps. The Hodgdon book lists 46.0 grains as max. and my Remington with a factory 26" bbl likes that powder charge with the 168 gr. bullets.44.1gr Varget with 168 SMK loaded to 2.810" works well for two of my 308 bolt guns. Lapua brass and Wolf LRP. Home. Forums. New posts Search forums. What's new. RokBlog. Podcast. ... Reloading 308 tikka. iowaboy; Oct 8, 2023; Reloading; 2. Replies 20 Views 2K. Oct 14, 2023. thinhorn_AK. Share: Facebook X (Twitter) Reddit Pinterest Tumblr ...Printed from Shooter's Reference on 05/23/2024: https://www.shootersreference.com/reloadingdata/308-winchester/Viewers suggested that I try Varget powder for the .308 Winchester. You asked and this video shows my initial results. Not sure if the Varget/.308 Win. combi...The Sierra manual has a start load for Varget of 38.7 for the SierrJan 21, 2008. Messages. 6,487. Location. Northe 73. 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.A no-load mutual fund is a fund that investors purchase directly from an investment firm, rather than going through a middleman. The direct-to-investor approach eliminates salesmen... For the .308, I've seen TAC used as well as others in that burn DFW Texas. Jan 30, 2010. #2. Re: Bullet suggestions for .308 with Varget. 178Amax or 175SMK. Both of these are well suited for target shooting, and will get you to 1000 yards no problem, Amax are cheaper than SMK, but I think SMK is easier make shoot well. D.7,205. Location. Long Island, New York. Dec 5, 2021. #2. You can run the 150 TTSX at 2,900 ft/sec with any of the common powders used in a .308Win. The 168 TSX bullets only ran about 2,650 ft/sec during my testing. It's possible you could get a bit more but that was about it in my 22" bbl. .308 Winchester (Hodgdon Rifle Data) reloading data with 196 loads. U

Hi all, I am having a problem with a load development on 185 hybrids, I am starting 41gn varget. I measured my lands to be at 2.286" from oglaive (~2.993" not oglaive). I wanted the round to fit into PMAG 5 AC but has a OAL of 2.900". The smallest I can load to feed properly is 2.870 OAL is...Printed from Shooter's Reference on 05/23/2024: https://www.shootersreference.com/reloadingdata/308-winchester/Of course, Hodgdon provides load data for every bullet weight they've tested with all compatible propellants yielding safe and reliable ballistic data. Several, including H335, BL-C (2), Varget, Benchmark, IMR 8208 XBR, H4895, and CFE 223 have proven to be the most versatile choices with all bullet weights.In my Remington 308 VSS I use Sierra 168-grain MKs over 47-grains of BL-C#2 powder and a Federal 210 standard primer. Don't use the 210M the load shoots better with the 210 standard primer. I had the rifle rebarreled with a HART 1 in 12" twist and the load still shoots one hole. The Hornady A-Max 168-grain also shoots very well with this loading.Re: H4895 reduced loads (.308) ^^ I have also used 33.3 of Varget and a gas checked 168-ish gr cast bullet. Cheap fodder for 100Y. Recipe is from the Lee Modern reloading 2nd ed pg 145 Get around 2000 fps I just don't shoot that one indoors as I use tumble lube and it can get kinda smokey.

So new rifle in 308 and get to start the ladder load process all over. 26" barrel, 1:10 bolt gun Lapua brass, new Federal match primers Sierra 175gr HPBT Varget Forster press, Redding die, Chargemaster powder throw. Been stalking the forums and seems I'm seeing listed charges from 43.1gr to 45gr behind 175gr SMK.I’m loading for a Tikka T3x lite compact .308 Win, with a 20” barrel, 1-10 twist. Developing for a hunting load for whitetail deer, as accurate as I can get it for distances out to around 300 yds and in. I’m looking for load suggestions for 130 grain TTSX and Varget. Trying to save on components and powder and I’m hoping that some of ...Tennessee. Aug 29, 2021. #1. MidwayUSA had some .308 169GR SMK in stock today, so I ordered 200rnd to try out this somewhat new bullet. Load data for this seems to be non-existent however. I figured Sierra would have updated their manual with the new bullet, but their iphone app isn't showing anything. Has anyone seen any published loads, or ...…

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