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ok 308 load recomendations again!
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07/11/10 03:01 AM
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fastliberator
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There were several on here just a few months ago. I have a 1 in 12 twist 25" barrel. looking to really send them down a long way. 500 yards +. What say you???
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Re: ok 308 load recomendations again!
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07/11/10 02:15 PM
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dee
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Varget and I've been having alot of good luck woth Sierra 155gr Palma's
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Re: ok 308 load recomendations again!
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07/12/10 06:11 PM
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I got this from a buddy that likes to comp shoot. I have not tried it yet.
This is for punching paper, not for killing.
I hope to load up some 168/gr Nosler Ballistic Tips with Varget in the next few weeks. I'll post up if/when I get it tuned in.
LOAD AT YOUR OWN RISK!!! WORK YOUR LOADS UP GRADUALLY!!!
************ For the .308: 175 grain Sierra Match HP (No moly), set at mag length using 44.5 grain varget. Will yield a 1000+ accuracy; Extremely accurate at 500 yd.
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Re: ok 308 load recomendations again!
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07/12/10 06:43 PM
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In my 24" 1:12, I use Black Hills brass which is Winchester brass, with 43.5 grs. Varget, F210M with the 175 SMK, 2.810 COAL. It works well in three different rifles with 1:12 and 1:11 twists. Start at 41 - 42 grs. and work up in 0.3 gr. increments. Good luck. ETA - since you just asked for a good load and not necessarily a handload, here is a four shot group of Black Hills 175 gr. Sierra Matchkings at 100 yards. It's definitely very good for ranges to 500. I do not do this kind of group too often, but this ammo has turned in this kind of result for me more than a few times. Handloads are more consistent, but the Black Hills ammo is very high quality. It's probably far more consistent than I am.
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Re: ok 308 load recomendations again!
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07/12/10 09:01 PM
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dee
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Some 1:12 barrels won't shoot the 175's as well as others they shoot very well in 1:10 though.
"A vote is like a rifle; it's usefulness depends on the character of the user" Theodore Roosevelt
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Re: ok 308 load recomendations again!
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07/12/10 09:09 PM
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dee
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My last batch I laoded were Winchester brass trimmed to 2.005" 45.1 gr Varget 155gr Sierra Palma MK's 2.850 OAL Fed LRP
This load just recently neted a 5 shot group that measured .489" outside to outside at 100yrds.
"A vote is like a rifle; it's usefulness depends on the character of the user" Theodore Roosevelt
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Re: ok 308 load recomendations again!
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07/13/10 12:53 AM
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bbqfan5909
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For my Browning X bolt:
-46 grains varget -165 grain serria HPBT -Fed primers -Winchester brass -2.75 coal
5 touching at 100 yards
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Re: ok 308 load recomendations again!
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07/13/10 05:58 AM
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Thanks for the info ya'll!
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Re: ok 308 load recomendations again!
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07/13/10 01:15 PM
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yes thanks for the info. I am hand loading as well and was looking for some very long range loads as well say out past 500 yards
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Re: ok 308 load recomendations again!
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07/13/10 11:01 PM
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McWilliams
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whoot, a 308 hand loading thread! anyone running a 22" 1:10"? if so what loads for distance paper and hunting Y'all got? not trying ti hijack, just trying to ride along.
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Re: ok 308 load recomendations again!
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08/09/10 01:18 PM
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45 gr. BL-C(2) 168 gr. Sierra Match Kings Remington Brass CCI Benchrest Primer
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Re: ok 308 load recomendations again!
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08/09/10 11:55 PM
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dee
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My last batch I laoded were Winchester brass trimmed to 2.005" 45.1 gr Varget 155gr Sierra Palma MK's 2.850 OAL Fed LRP
This load just recently neted a 5 shot group that measured .489" outside to outside at 100yrds. These are running 2625fps out of 20" barrel.
"A vote is like a rifle; it's usefulness depends on the character of the user" Theodore Roosevelt
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