.308 Winchester

[Grump]

Re: Loads For .308 Winchester

According to an old ad from Hodgdon when they first came out with their "Extreme" powder line (don't remember if they were using THAT name yet), in .308 using 168-gr bullets, 4064 was halfway between the temperature/velocity sensitivity of WW-748 and the Hodgdon offering...either Varget or H4895, I think it was Varget.

I don't remember the temperature range reported, but it was big enough to illustrate the point...something like 20 F to 95 F or something.

 

[Hondo64d]

Re: Loads For .308 Winchester

168gr Ballistic Tips are continuing to impress...

5 shots.
.286 MOA
22" #5 Krieger.
OAL includes Sinclair "hexnut" bullet comparitor.
Averaged 2738fps.

 

[Hunt]

Re: Loads For .308 Winchester

This loads works in a KMW with a Krieger 1/11 twist 24" barrel that was reamed with a 95 Palma reamer:

- 175 SMK
- 43.2 gr RL-15
- Lapua brass
- 2.805 OAL
- F210M primer

In shooting this load over a chronograph, I get an ES: 22, SD: 8.3 and AV: 2653 at 55 deg. F.

 

[AugeredIn]

Re: Loads For .308 Winchester

<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: el gordo2</div><div class="ubbcode-body">.........All rounds combined averaged 2709 with a ES of 56 and and SD of 14. The load using 2.887" OAL shot the best at .35" , and it's the load I have been using with the varget/amax combo. It's nice that it fits in the magazine too.......


</div></div>

Can you tell me where you are compared to the lands at this length?

 

[AugeredIn]

Re: Loads For .308 Winchester

Here is a new lower velocity load:

Shilen Select Match, 24", 1:10 twist
41.4gr VV N150
168 SMK @ 2.840 (15 thousands off my lands)
Works with both CCI and both Federal primers

I have not measured velocity but it is shooting consistently below .5.

 

[GardDog]

Re: Loads For .308 Winchester

Rem 700P, 26":

- 168 gr SMK
- 42.8 gr R15
- Federal 210M primer
- Winchester brass
- 2.790" OAL

 

[Bantam1]

Re: Loads For .308 Winchester

Remington 700SS 5R
24" Barrel 1:11.25
68-70 degrees F, ~40-50% Humidity
Baro 28.6-28.8

These are my sub .5 MOA loads

168 gr Sierra Match
Fed GMM brass
43.7 gr RE-15
CCI BR2/ Fed 210M Primer
2.810 OAL

2710 fps

175 gr Sierra Match
Lapua brass
43.8 gr RE-15
WLR primer
2.800 OAL

2700 fps

155 gr Sierra Match
Lapua brass
45.6 gr Varget
WLR primer
2.800 OAL

Not sure of velocity on this one. I broke my tripod that day

I would guess around 2850-2900.

 

[hershey]

Re: Loads For .308 Winchester

ok, here is my results so far: savage 12 30" mcgowen, 168smk 2.85 oal (just out of the lands) started at 43gr varget, 43.5, at 44gr i have a 10 shot group w/ 2 distinct .3" groups about .7" apart. any input is welcome, also could someone give me an estimate fps for this load? i am leary of stepping out much further w/ out guidance, as i don't know if the 30" tube is putting me in a different performance window than allot of the data shown.

 

[blboyd]

Re: Loads For .308 Winchester

<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: hershey</div><div class="ubbcode-body">ok, here is my results so far: savage 12 30" mcgowen, 168smk 2.85 oal (just out of the lands) started at 43gr varget, 43.5, at 44gr i have a 10 shot group w/ 2 distinct .3" groups about .7" apart. any input is welcome, also could someone give me an estimate fps for this load? i am leary of stepping out much further w/ out guidance, as i don't know if the 30" tube is putting me in a different performance window than allot of the data shown. </div></div>

Hershey,

My first question would not be about the load but about the weapon. Is this weapon bedded? Has this weapon performed with other loads? Have you shot better groups with other match ammo? My 700PSS was bone stock and would shoot consistent 1/2" all day but there was always a flier every 4th or 5th round. Once I bedded the action now the weapon is half moa or better all the time. If there is a flier it's cause I put it there.

If your weapon is bedded and you can shoot consistent groups with other match ammo then look at your reloads. I'm not sitting over you watching you reload but are you match-prepping your brass? Recut flash holes, recut primer pockets, trim to length, chamfer inside and outside of case neck?

Let us know where you're at and we'll help out.

Whisper

 

[hershey]

Re: Loads For .308 Winchester

i am using a pillar bedded stock, so i don't think anything further is needed, free floated, i am just getting up and running w/ this rig, not even truelly broke in. i am kinda at a stand still until i get better optics, 2 experienced shooters shot it and were pretty impressed w/ it, but neither liked the scope, so i am awaiting funds for better optics.

 

[Raygun]

Re: Loads For .308 Winchester

I've just developed a pretty good load for my 308 FNH with a 20 inch barrel. I'm getting under 2 inches at 300 yards. Haven't shot it past 300 yards yet, but I don't expect it to go past 700 yards. One ragged hole at 100 yards.

44.8gr WC846 (BL-C2), 175 SMK pulled military surplus, Lake City LR brass and CCI #34 primers. Seated to the length of the magazine, which is about the standard length; and pretty close to the size of the chamber also.

I just developed this load. I don't like it as much as my other cheap load using 40.8gr WC844 (H335). But I ran out of WC844 and just got a bunch of WC846.

 

[jsedacca]

Re: Loads For .308 Winchester

I started loading today for my 308 and the results were great.

Hornady 168gr AMAX Moly
Lapua Brass
CCI large rifle primers
41.3 grs of IMR4064
2.820" COL

Best group measured .375" which I am pleased with for a stock SPS tactical barrel/action in an AICS 1.5

I noticed that with 41.3 grs, the case is looking quite full. Is this normal or something to do with the lapua brass or "kernel" size of the 4064? I see some guys load 43-44grs of the 4064 and am worried of it being too hot and compressed. Any help or insight is appreciated.

 

[7mmRM]

Re: Loads For .308 Winchester

308WIn
BHM brass
44.5 Varget
170 Lapua LB .010 off the lands
Fed210M
2775 FPS via 25" Schnieder(M40A3)

308Win
BHM Brass
43.5 Varget
175 SMK .015 off lands
Fed210M
2670FPS via 25" Schnieder(M40A1)

308WIn
Lapua brass
44.0 Varget
175 Berger VLD .010 in the lands
Fed210M
2725 FPS via 25" Schnieder(M40A3)

308WIn
BHM brass
47 Varget
(46.5 Varget in Lapua Brass)
155 Palma SMK .015 off lands
Fed210M
2920 FPS via 25" Schnieder(M40A3)

All loads have low ES/SD

 

[Jrb572]

Re: Loads For .308 Winchester

Bartlein 11.25 twist 22" Barreled by G.A.P
Winchester brass trimmed 2.005
Federal 210m primers
168 smk
45 grains of Varget
3 shot=.202
set to 2.810

 

[flyboy]

Re: Loads For .308 Winchester

<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: Jared</div><div class="ubbcode-body">I started loading today for my 308 and the results were great.

Hornady 168gr AMAX Moly
Lapua Brass
CCI large rifle primers
41.3 grs of IMR4064
2.820" COL

Best group measured .375" which I am pleased with for a stock SPS tactical barrel/action in an AICS 1.5

I noticed that with 41.3 grs, the case is looking quite full. Is this normal or something to do with the lapua brass or "kernel" size of the 4064? I see some guys load 43-44grs of the 4064 and am worried of it being too hot and compressed. Any help or insight is appreciated. </div></div>

My sps tac really likes 42.5g of IMR4064 but I've had it as high as 44 without any pressure problems and thats in 100+ heat out in the sun. I think you'll be fine.

 

[jsedacca]

Re: Loads For .308 Winchester

<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: flyboy</div><div class="ubbcode-body"><div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: Jared</div><div class="ubbcode-body">I started loading today for my 308 and the results were great.

Hornady 168gr AMAX Moly
Lapua Brass
CCI large rifle primers
41.3 grs of IMR4064
2.820" COL

Best group measured .375" which I am pleased with for a stock SPS tactical barrel/action in an AICS 1.5

I noticed that with 41.3 grs, the case is looking quite full. Is this normal or something to do with the lapua brass or "kernel" size of the 4064? I see some guys load 43-44grs of the 4064 and am worried of it being too hot and compressed. Any help or insight is appreciated. </div></div>

My sps tac really likes 42.5g of IMR4064 but I've had it as high as 44 without any pressure problems and thats in 100+ heat out in the sun. I think you'll be fine. </div></div>

I started using a drop tube and can get more powder in the case. The rifle seems to love 43.2grs of 4064 with 168 AMAX's

 

[dmproske]

Re: Loads For .308 Winchester

This is out of a brand spanking new Remington 700 5R. 24" tube. Totally factory condition. I did a 10 shot break in procedure, then fired a 3 shot group that measured .400 edge to edge which =.092 center if my math is right. I did not have any more loaded ammo to fire more groups to confirm as i broke my collet die. When i get more loaded up i will post my results.

Ambient temp was 101 degrees 7-17-09 (central Texas, yes i was sweating like a stuck pig). Load was right out of my Nosler book, suggested as the most accurate load for this bullet so thats what I tried.

Nosler Ballistic tip 168grn
46.5 BLC-2
REM 9.5 primer
2.820 OAL.
virgin untrimmed, unsorted Winchester brass.
debur flash hole, chamfer,debur neck
hand weigh each charge.
rounds had 3 to 4 thousanths bullet runout.

 

[GMAC7949]

Re: Loads For .308 Winchester

Rem 700 1-12 22" barrel
168 A-Max
COL 2.950
45g RL-15
Fed 210 primers
Lapua Brass

This load shot lights out at .30 at 100 yards
new Load so didnt get to shoot any further, have to load more and check at further range.
Not sure on speed but its better than 2700
.020 off lands will fit in my seekins mag and had the load ramp cut to load the longer rounds.

 

[jeffbird]

Re: Loads For .308 Winchester

175 SMK 2.800" coal
Black Hills Match previously fired
F210M
43.5 Varget

2710 fps at 95F @1000 ASL in TBA 1:11

2632 fps and SD 006 at 95F in AI AW 24" 1:12.
All other data is for AI 24" 1:12.

No excess pressure signs in temps up to 107F in the shade.

This is the exact same average fps as Black Hills Match 175's average in the AI, but the Varget has a smaller SD (sd = 17 with BHA).

Just ran the 43.5 gr Varget 175 SMK through the AI-AW 24" at 79F and it averaged 2630 fps, so looking stable compared to the 95F velocity results.

72F AI 24" 43.5 Varget 175 SMK 2.240 to ogive, polished inside of necks with copper brush in a drill
- 2622 Cold clean bore shot
Then 2602, 2607, 2605, 2598, and then 2630 (let sit in the hot chamber for about a minute as an experiment).

 

[Niles Coyote]

Re: Loads For .308 Winchester

After getting good but not great groups with Varget and 168 Nosler CC BTHP's, I decide to take a look through here and see what others were using for the 165-168 class bullets. So here are the numbers as I calculated for powder preference:

RL-15 = 10
Varget= 9
IMR-4895= 8
H-4895= 2
TAC= 2
BLC(2)= 2
H-380= 2
IMR-4064= 2
Benchmark= 1
Accurate-2495= 1
IMR-3031= 1
W-748= 1

 

[XHODZAX]

Re: Loads For .308 Winchester

nice

 

[bdh308]

Re: Loads For .308 Winchester

Remy 700 SPS Tac 308 20inch BBL
Choate Tac Stock
Burris 3-12x50 XTR IR Bmildot-Warne QL rings-EGW20moa

168gr Amax
43.3gr RL15
Lapua Brass trimmed 2.05
CCI200
Coal-2.820
Velocity-N/A
3 shoot group at 200yd- .337

If anybody has info for the MV...please feel free to chime in. Im hoping for 2650 or more.

 

[Tangodown911]

Re: Loads For .308 Winchester

Remington 5R 24" stock stick
168 FGMM 2678fps
168 Hornady AMAX 2680fps
(thought I would add these)

Handloads
175 SMK loaded at 2.800
45.0 Varget in Win brass
42.1 Rl15 in FGMM brass
43.1 RL15 in FGMM brass 2610 fps
44.1 RL15 in FGMM brass 2714 fps
43.0 RL15 in GGG brass
all .6moa

168 AMAX loaded at 2.800
44.4 Varget in FGMM brass 2740 fps
.3moa and occasional .25moa

This was before the barrel crapped out on me.

 

[Barney88PDC]

Re: Loads For .308 Winchester

Remington .308Win 700P 26" 1:12
Brass: Winchester
Primer: Winchester Large Rifle (WLR)
Bullet: 168gn Sierra Match King
Powder: 45.5gr Varget
OAL: 2.82
Getting Great results. I did a ladder test from 42.0 all the way to 45.8 and 45.5 is the "magic" load. I tried two OAL loading one being 0.010 off the lands and a second at magazine length. Both showed great results. So now I am just loading to 2.82 to have the ability to load from the magazine.

Brass: Winchester
Primer: Winchester Large Rifle (WLR)
Bullet: 175gn Sierra Match King
Powder: 44.0gr Varget
OAL: 2.82
I did not do any sort of ladder test with this bullet but I got this load off of this page. Showed promising results.

 

[ReaperDriver]

Re: Loads For .308 Winchester

<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: schmud</div><div class="ubbcode-body">remington 700 schnieder barrel (m40a1 contour and length)
175smk
LC LR brass trimmed to 2.010
wlr primmer
42.5 of rl-15
COAL 2.80
2670 fps

same load w/ 43 grains of rl-15 i get 2750 but sticky bolt sometimes so i run with the 42.5 shoots awsome groups.

</div></div>
I'm finding about the same results of good 100yd groups with RL-15 slightly less than 43.0. How does it do out to 400-600yds?

 

[Downzero]

Re: Loads For .308 Winchester

FN PBR XP, factory .308 barrel
155 grain Lapua Scenar
LC 05 brass, swaged and trimmed with the lee trimmer
CCI LR primer (400?)
47 grains Hodgdon Varget, dropped with lyman 1200
2.890" COAL +/- .005"

Mean velocity = 2899.555556
Sample size = 9 rounds
Sample standard deviation = 9.926115946

 

[XHODZAX]

Re: Loads For .308 Winchester

47g varget ,remington brass, cci primers , 155g berger vld
2845 fps average
10 fps +-

 

[johngfoster]

Re: Loads For .308 Winchester

<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: TrapperT</div><div class="ubbcode-body">Stock Remington 700 VLS, 26" barrel, 1-12" twist -


175SMK .015" from the lands
Lapua Brass
CCI BR-2 Primer
.002 neck tension via Sinclair neck expander
44.4 gr Varget (newer lot)
2670fps

Produces outstanding accuracy in this rifle. </div></div>

My exact same load, only mine goes 2750ish out of a 25" Barlein 5R barrel on a trued-up Rem 700.

 

[Wil]

Re: Loads For .308 Winchester

Stiller action
Rock Barrel 1:11.25 @ 24" form lug (25")
Manners T1
NXS 3.5-10 MLR

Win/BHA brass
47.5gr Varget
fed 210
155 Lapua Scenar
2.4 OAL (from ogive)...about 2.86 OAL

2900fps
ES 12
SD 7

 

[ewoaf]

Re: Loads For .308 Winchester

stock r700 sps-v bbl
175 smk
LC match 92
45 varget
cci200

168 smk
lc match 92
46 varget
cci200

coal of 2.85 on each

 

[Niles Coyote]

Re: Loads For .308 Winchester

Specs
700 SA Rock Creek 11.27 twist, 21.5"

I have to thank <span style="font-size: 20pt">Lindy</span> on the Load
175 SMK
44.6 grains Varget
His load calls for federal match primers, but as I didnt have any I tried CCI 200's, CCI 250's and WLR
Lapua brass once fired and neck sized
Load .010 off the lands

CCI 200: Av 2682 Es 22 SD 12 for 5 with .303 CTC on target.

CCI 250: Av 2711 Es 62 Sd 34 for 5 with .792 CTC on target.

WLR: Av 2685 Es 19 Sd 12 for 5 with .516 on target. Most of that size was me, as the day before I put 4 into the .2's but did not have the crono then...


Nosler 168 CC BTHP
46 grain Varget
CCI 250
Lapua brass full length sized.
.010 off the lands

Av 2717 Es 16 Sd 9 for 3 shots with .19 CTC on target. Not a very big sample, but shows promise

 

[bsp212]

Re: Loads For .308 Winchester

308#1

Lapua Brass
WLR Primer
44.0 Gr Varget
175 SMK COAL 2.80

2840 fps avg out of 26", 10 twist Krieger

This one is 31.75 Minutes @ 1000yds - almost running with the 6.5's

308#2

Lapua Brass
CCI BR2 Primer
41.5 Gr H4895
175 SMK COAL 2.80

2653 fps avg out of a 25", 12 twist, 6 groove Schnieder

Local 1000 yard range was closed for berm repairs. I will update this weekend if its open. It was 0.124 @ 100.

 

[Raygun]

Re: Loads For .308 Winchester

RL15 44.5gr, 175 SMK, LC LR brass and CCI military primer.

Varget 45.0gr, 175 SMK, LC LR brass and CCI military primer.

I use both these loads for 1000 yards and both remain supersonic. 44.0gr RL15 also remains supersonic.

The RL15 seems to be a bit more accurate, although it has more of a drop than the Varget. Didn't compare them on the same day, so the accuracy could be due to weather conditions.

The loads are a bit on the high side. However, the bullet is seated 0.015" off the lands. The overall length is so long that it won't fit in the magazine and has to be loaded individually. Tikka Tactical with 24" barrel.

 

[jbell]

Re: Loads For .308 Winchester

Sako trg 22, nxs 5.5-22x56, near base and break, n/f rings, harris bipod
Lapua brass neck sized w/ a .336 bushing, trimmed to 2.005in, primer pockets uniformed, federal 210gm primers, 42g vv n-140, 175 smk .015 off the lands or same load w/ 168g smk .010 off the lands 1/8 moa (shooter dependent) very temperature insensitive

 

[InTheWeeds]

Re: Loads For .308 Winchester

Armalite AR30 .308
26" factory barrel

44.0gr Varget
BHA Match Brass, 2.005"
175 SMKs
BR-2 Primers
2.330" Ogive OAL
2615 avg. FPS
1/2" groups

 

[Jburt]

Re: Loads For .308 Winchester

Anyone have any data for 155gr hpbt nosler custom competition bullets with either varget or RL-15. Thanks, Justin

 

[InTheWeeds]

Re: Loads For .308 Winchester

Armalite AR30 .308
26" Factory barrel

44.0gr Varget
Lapua Brass
170gr Lapua Lock Base bullets
2.300" ogive OAL
.010" off lands
2730 FPS
best of .394 MOA at 200 yards.

 

[crashandburn]

Re: Loads For .308 Winchester

Remington VLS, 26" barrel with 1-10 twist rate.

RL15 44.0grns
168 SMK
Win Brass
CCI BR-2 match rifle primer
2.810 OAL
5 shot spread through chrono @ 15' (2624, 2617, 2617, 2617, 2617)
3 shot groups measured .2 " center to center @ 100yrds
cold dirty barrel *favorite load*

Varget 46.0grns
168SMK
win brass
CCI BR-2 primer
2.810 OAL
5 shot spread through chrono @ 15' (2721, 2717, 2724, 2716, 2720)
.2 " 3 shot groups @ 100 yards
cold dirty barrel

 

[spsvarmint308]

Re: Loads For .308 Winchester

<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: Sterling Shooter</div><div class="ubbcode-body">USSR,

I've gotta tell ya, I've read some posts here lately that just defy logic, from folks giving out their loads without comment on velocity, to claims of 1/6 MOA accuracy at 300 yards with irons. I'm home sick with the flu today; but, reading these posts, I'm still laughing. </div></div>why doesnt anyone use accurate 2520? of all the shooters in here i havent seen it being used. is it a good powder. my load as follows win. brass trimmed to 2.005 acc2520 44.5 gr 168 gr hornady hpbt cci 250. velocity 2718

 

[Tough Guy]

Re: Loads For .308 Winchester

Are all of these loads target loads. I'm looking for a 168 grain game load.

 

[Unsichtbar]

Re: Loads For .308 Winchester







Shooting IMR 8208 xbr Lapua case, 155 Lapua, Russian primer, oal 2.855 45.3+++ gr out of a DTA SRS 22" Barrel 2920 fps.


In AIAW 25" barrel, mag length 155 OAL, load north of 45 grs .010 jump to lands, ran OCW test 5+ load progression all shot same POI +/- a 1/4". Chronograph has being repaired, so no fps but they are up there 2900 and more. No presure signs either load

 

[TimK]

Re: Loads For .308 Winchester

168g SMK
43.5g Varget
Lapua Brass
Fed Primer
COAL 2.810"

Stock Rem 700 VS, 24" barrel
2630 fps at 40 degrees F and 8,400ft elevation, SD = 9
Shot 1/2" groups at 100 yards

 

[bjay]

Re: Loads For .308 Winchester


Have u tried these loads at farther distance which tge best 300-400 yard



<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: Tangodown911</div><div class="ubbcode-body">Remington 5R 24" stock stick
168 FGMM 2678fps
168 Hornady AMAX 2680fps
(thought I would add these)

Handloads
175 SMK loaded at 2.800
45.0 Varget in Win brass
42.1 Rl15 in FGMM brass
43.1 RL15 in FGMM brass 2610 fps
44.1 RL15 in FGMM brass 2714 fps
43.0 RL15 in GGG brass
all .6moa

168 AMAX loaded at 2.800
44.4 Varget in FGMM brass 2740 fps
.3moa and occasional .25moa

This was before the barrel crapped out on me.

</div></div>

 

[Mo_Zam_Beek]

Re: Loads For .308 Winchester

GAP / 22" Rock / Loaded - mag length

56 degrees / chrono 10'

<span style="text-decoration: underline">(Old Load) Win Brass (fully prep'ed), Fed 210, 175 SMK, 44.7 Varget</span>

10 round group = .5045" or 0.482 MOA
2,596 av velocity
SD = 16.12
ES = 41

<span style="text-decoration: underline">(New Load) Lapua Brass (new only inside of pockets reamed), Fed 210, 175 SMK, 43.5 RE 15</span>

10 round group = .317" or .302 MOA
2665 Av Velocity
SD = 9.46
ES = 27

<span style="text-decoration: underline">Lapua Brass (new only inside of pockets reamed), Fed 210, 175 SMK, 43.4 RE 15</span>

10 round group = 0.754" or 0.72 MOA
2654 av velocity
SD = 10.65
ES = 37

<span style="text-decoration: underline">Lapua Brass (new only inside of pockets reamed), Fed 210, 175 SMK, 43.6 RE 15</span>

10 round group = 0.81" or 0.78 MOA
2666 av velocity
SD = 7.43
ES = 27

***Bolt was a just a touch sticky

<span style="text-decoration: underline">Federal Gold Medal Match</span>

10 round group = 0.879" or 0.839 MOA
2618 av velocity
SD = 15.53
ES = 41

Good luck

 

[dar1246]

Re: Loads For .308 Winchester

I just told someone the other day that had 20 pds of 2520 to use it. Why buy varget when you have that. 2520 is a great powder. It should compare to varget and meters great.

<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: sps varmint.308</div><div class="ubbcode-body"><div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: Sterling Shooter</div><div class="ubbcode-body">USSR,

I've gotta tell ya, I've read some posts here lately that just defy logic, from folks giving out their loads without comment on velocity, to claims of 1/6 MOA accuracy at 300 yards with irons. I'm home sick with the flu today; but, reading these posts, I'm still laughing. </div></div>why doesnt anyone use accurate 2520? of all the shooters in here i havent seen it being used. is it a good powder. my load as follows win. brass trimmed to 2.005 acc2520 44.5 gr 168 gr hornady hpbt cci 250. velocity 2718 </div></div>

 

[BCP]

Re: Loads For .308 Winchester

<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: dar</div><div class="ubbcode-body">I just told someone the other day that had 20 pds of 2520 to use it. Why buy varget when you have that. 2520 is a great powder. It should compare to varget and meters great. </div></div>

Same I've had great luck using an almost identical load to the one that guy posted. I love how easy it comes out when reloading.

 

[Domestique]

Re: Loads For .308 Winchester

175 SMK
IMR 8028 XBR
42.7 grains
2.81" COAL
CCI BR2
Federal Case .002 neck tension

Solid 1/2 MOA out of my SPS Tactical 20"
Chronoed at exactly 2600 FPS

 

[SAS_Sniper]

Re: Need a .308 175 SMK load

tikka t3 tactical - 24" barrell - 1/11 twist - 308 win

170 Lapua lock base
42,5 g VV N140
OAL 2.85
primer CCI BR2

5 rounds @ 300 mt:

 

[sturkis]

Re: Loads For .308 Winchester

Haven't seen this one yet!!!
Sierra 168 Match King
Lapua 308 brass
Win. L.R. Primer
41.5grs of H4895

Gives 2685fps
SD of 7
20" BBL.
Have shot the same load out of 3 different rifles. Kimber 8400 Tact. 2) GAP 308's all produce 1/2 MOA groups @ 200yds. Have shot the Kimber @ 1200yds with consistent hits on silhouette targets.

 

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Re: Loads For .308 Winchester

Does anyone have any loads for the 155SMK with R&P brass with Varget powder?

It will be out of a SPS Tactical 20" factory barrel.