Range Report 308 Win, 208 AMax, RL17

[Chickentoast]

Confirmed the 208 ELD-M does stabilize @ 100 in my 24" Rem 5R. As far as pressure, I can see slight cratering beginning at 46.5 gr RL17, and heavier bolt lift at 47.5 gr, light swipe at 48.5 gr where I stopped - only tried 1 round every half grain. Going out to longer range tomorrow - will load some more up and see if they are still stable farther out.

 

[nick338]

Confirmed the 208 ELD-M does stabilize @ 100 in my 24" Rem 5R. As far as pressure, I can see slight cratering beginning at 46.5 gr RL17, and heavier bolt lift at 47.5 gr, light swipe at 48.5 gr where I stopped - only tried 1 round every half grain. Going out to longer range tomorrow - will load some more up and see if they are still stable farther out.

What elevation are you at?

 

[Chickentoast]

^Basically sea level - CA SF Bay area

 

[nick338]

^Basically sea level - CA SF Bay area

Interesting. So if my numbers are correct that puts you at a stability factor of about 1.2. Let us know how you do at longer range.

 

[Chickentoast]

Yes, unfortunately, I didn't load any more up yet - decided to find an accurate load first - will do a load test on Fri.

Results with 75 ELD-M in 223 and 178 ELD-M in 308 at 475 and 900 yards reported here:

https://www.snipershide.com/shootin...-match-better-than-175-smk-308.6420929/page-3

 

[Chickentoast]

1st load test with the 208's - started just below pressure and moved down from there. Not liking it as much as my 178 load so far. Attached both for reference. Any suggestions - maybe try different powder, or perhaps the 208 is just too much for my 11.25" twist?

 

[highbclowgr]

100% doable in 2023 in a 13" barrel.

0.5 MOA.