.308 Winchester

#401
Re: Loads For .308 Winchester

Rifle: 20" Rem 700P (1 in 12" twist)
Bullet: Hornady 208 gr AMAX
Case: Fed (2nd loading) standard case prep
Primer: Fed 210M
Powder: 43.2 grains of R-15
COL: 2.810"
Avg Vel - 2510 fps

Great groups. Will be my hunting load this year.
 
#402
Re: Loads For .308 Winchester

Tango 51 20" barrel
180 SMK
42.5 grns. 4064
Lapua Brass
Federal 210M
.020" off the lands
2650fps avg. (same as FGGM 168 and same POI)
Excellent accuracy and about equal to FGMM 168 factory.
 
#403
Re: Loads For .308 Winchester


Here's my hunting load for deer. No chrono info, but it works great on putting meat on the table!

.308 win
BH Match/Winchester brass
Federal LR Match primer
RL-15 @ 44.5 grs
Sierra 150 gr BTSP
2.80" coal
 
#404
Re: Loads For .308 Winchester

I tried searching but couldnt find any loads for the 167gr lapua scenars. I have seen loads for the 150's but not the 167's. If anyone could lead me in the right direction that would be great.

thanks
 
#405
Re: Loads For .308 Winchester

Rem 700 aac-sd 308
20" barrel, in AICS 2.0 stock

178 gr amax
44.5 gr Varget
cci BR primer
Black Hills match brass 1x
2.850 oal mag length
rifle is 2.990 coal

Not sure on FPS, (no chronograph) shot a 300 yard 5 round group at 1.66 and that includes a flyer

4 round were .667, and 3 of the rounds were .26
this was worked up from 43.5 gr powder

no pressure signs
 
#406
Re: Loads For .308 Winchester

<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: coyotesniper</div><div class="ubbcode-body">Rem 700 aac-sd 308
20" barrel, in AICS 2.0 stock

178 gr amax
44.5 gr Varget
cci BR primer
Black Hills match brass 1x
2.850 oal mag length
rifle is 2.990 coal

Not sure on FPS, (no chronograph) shot a 300 yard 5 round group at 1.66 and that includes a flyer

4 round were .667, and 3 of the rounds were .26
this was worked up from 43.5 gr powder

no pressure signs
</div></div>

Have you tried that load with and other brass?
 
#407
Re: Loads For .308 Winchester

RVS

No I have not tried any other brass

Just got into relading a couple weeks ago, and black hills is all I shot before, and now using all the saved brass
 
#408
Re: Loads For .308 Winchester

I tried searching but couldnt find any loads for the 167gr lapua scenars. I have seen loads for the 150's but not the 167's. If anyone could lead me in the right direction that would be great.

thanks

Raven34, try 44 grains Varget, CCI primer and load 10 thou off the lands. Gives about .7 inch using my Savage 10FP LE2 26" tube, 1 in 10 twist. Velocity makes about 2760.

I am just switching to 170 Lock Bases, 44,5 Varget gives about 2780 (average) and a group about .6". Will be trying them at long range in the new year so will let you know how it goes.
 
#409
Re: Loads For .308 Winchester

Load data from today at approx. 18 degrees F.
These loads were fired out of a Sako TRG-22 20" barrel 1-10

155 grn Lapua Scenar
45.8grn Varget
Fed 210 primer
mixed BH and Winchester brass
five shot string (first one didn't register on my chrono),
1, 2787
2, 2709
3, 2783
4, 2691

175grn SMK
Fed 210 primers
mixed brass lot
44.9 grn Varget
1, 2614
2, 2518
3, 2577
4, 2521
5, 2542
same load second string
1, 2538
2, 2554
3, 2577
4, 2560
5, 2603

avg of the two strings is 2560.

I also loaded a couple of 210grn Bergers with 37grn of Varget
1, 2087
2, 1982
3, 1978
4, 1976

The Bergers need a bit more of a push!

I worked the SMK load up to 44.9 of varget and plan to go much farther!!
The Lapua Scenar could have been pushed even faster since there was absolutly no sign of pressure from that 45.8 grn load from what I could tell.

All in all I'm not where I want to be with my 175grn loads but the 155's seem to be getting there.
I I had a great time shooting with Dust_Remover today and have to say thank you for the help on the range!
 
#410
Re: Loads For .308 Winchester

Here are some 300yrd groups from yesterday. I am testing my loads for a 600yrd f-class match. I wish I had the software to measure the groups. The wind was rough on me yesterday. 59deg f, 35% hum, 17-20mph wind from about 2:00, 239asl. Rifle is a DPMS LR308 with an 18" bull, PRS, Harris bipod, RRA 2 stage trigger, Midwest px stubby mags. Nikon Buckmaster scope 4-14x40MD in Burris signiture rings with 1/4" clicks. That's why I have inches marked on the targets, not MOAs.
HPIM1926.jpg
HPIM1927.jpg
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I pulled one shot in each group real bad.
 
#411
Re: Loads For .308 Winchester

Loading AIAW 20" Barrel in 0.308 Win.
Hello guys,
I would like to ask for some help.
I was using my AR-10-A4 and my loads were .308 Sierra 168 grain Molly Coated BTHP with 43,5 Grains of IMR 40-64.
That was working fine but i am not a semi-auto kind of guy so it has to go.
Now I got myself a new rifle, 20'' Stainless Steel Barrel 1-10 twist and of course a bolt action.
I understand ( weight of the bullet, length and twist of the barrel plus amount of powder must be fine tuned in order to stabilize the bullet ).
That gives us a lot of opportunities to play around with the variations.
It is all fun but I need a short cu,t a "cheat sheet ".
Does any of you guys could share theirs best loads, taking in consideration above listed conditions? I would greatly appreciate good info.
I am interested in the loads for .308 in 168 and 155 grains weights.
Best regards
and thank you, this is a great place.
 
#413
Re: Loads For .308 Winchester

<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: mm128</div><div class="ubbcode-body">If your using a factory tube... PSS... Tactical...Varmint...

Anything remeington had or is using in a 1-10 and 1-12 twist...

Try this:

RE-15 @ 43grns.
175 Sierra BTHP Match Kings
WLR or CCI primers
OAL 2.8

It was UNDER or AT 1/2 MOA in my guns when i did my part...

I used this load for 1K matches at Ft. Benning and its ON at 1K with 36 MOA.

Matt. (LEO SOUTH GA.) </div></div>

VERY GOOD LOAD>
I have also used this load. I have also worked it up to 45grains. I use WIN brass with it.

The 43gr was a bughole @ 100yards but if I remember correctly, it was a little slower in my gun.
 
#414
Re: Loads For .308 Winchester

Can someone post velocity and powder for 155 scenars from a 16in RRA Elite Operator. Not sure if this is the best choice for bullets from this rig. Looking to get to 800 or so. Trying to build a match rig.
 
#418
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<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: fockell</div><div class="ubbcode-body">25" CRUSADER .308
155.5 FULLBORE BERGER
IMR 8208 46.8G
WIN BRASS
REM 9.5 PRIMER
2.880 OAL
3030 FPS
Shoots pretty well. 1/2 MOA at 300 Yards.</div></div>

1/2 moa @300 yards? Is it a benchrest rig??
 
#419
Re: Loads For .308 Winchester

Hay guys
I am looking for a new load with the barnes ttsx bullets.
I am currently shooting 175smk's, fed brass, cci 210 primers and 42.5 grns imr 4064.
just need a ball park figure to get the ball rolling.
calis new non lead areas suck and dfg is pushing it big time.
 
#420
Re: Loads For .308 Winchester

<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: bubbapug1</div><div class="ubbcode-body"><div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: fockell</div><div class="ubbcode-body">25" CRUSADER .308
155.5 FULLBORE BERGER
IMR 8208 46.8G
WIN BRASS
REM 9.5 PRIMER
2.880 OAL
3030 FPS
Shoots pretty well. 1/2 MOA at 300 Yards.</div></div>

1/2 moa @300 yards? Is it a benchrest rig?? </div></div>

He said 1/2 MOA not 1/2", FYI.

tater
 
#421
Re: Loads For .308 Winchester

thats still pretty tight, 1.5" at 300 yards. Looks like the crusaders can deliver that performance out of the box.


<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: tater</div><div class="ubbcode-body"><div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: bubbapug1</div><div class="ubbcode-body"><div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: fockell</div><div class="ubbcode-body">25" CRUSADER .308
155.5 FULLBORE BERGER
IMR 8208 46.8G
WIN BRASS
REM 9.5 PRIMER
2.880 OAL
3030 FPS
Shoots pretty well. 1/2 MOA at 300 Yards.</div></div>

1/2 moa @300 yards? Is it a benchrest rig?? </div></div>

He said 1/2 MOA not 1/2", FYI.

tater</div></div>
 
#423
Re: Loads For .308 Winchester

44.0gr Vargay
175 SMK
Federal GMM Brass
BR2
COAL: 2.810"

Shoots mid 2600's FPS. I use the same load of Lapua Brass as well...
 
#424
Re: Loads For .308 Winchester

They do deliver, as they should for the $$. In fact when I was working this load up one of the strings I shot 1/4 moa. Just wasn't able to do it consistently. Using bipod and rear bag prone. Pressures are at the high end, I believe I will back it off to about 46.2 grains. Primer pockets are not holding up well. Enjoy!
<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: bubbapug1</div><div class="ubbcode-body">thats still pretty tight, 1.5" at 300 yards. Looks like the crusaders can deliver that performance out of the box.


<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: tater</div><div class="ubbcode-body"><div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: bubbapug1</div><div class="ubbcode-body"><div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: fockell</div><div class="ubbcode-body">25" CRUSADER .308
155.5 FULLBORE BERGER
IMR 8208 46.8G
WIN BRASS
REM 9.5 PRIMER
2.880 OAL
3030 FPS
Shoots pretty well. 1/2 MOA at 300 Yards.</div></div>

1/2 moa @300 yards? Is it a benchrest rig?? </div></div>

He said 1/2 MOA not 1/2", FYI.

tater</div></div> </div></div>
 
#425
Re: Loads For .308 Winchester

<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: fockell</div><div class="ubbcode-body">I have always been a varget fan, but here is my new favorite load.
Note***This load is worked up for my rifle. Please start low and work your way up..
.308/25" Tube
IMR 8208:46.3grns.
Sierra 155smk (2156)@2.865oal
CCI LRP
BH Brass
I am getting 3100fps, ES less than 20fps. Shoots like a laser for a .308
Worked loads up too 3200fps but started to see pressure signs on primer and sticky bolt lift.

Enjoy. </div></div>

And what rifle/twist would that be? DAAAAAAAAMN smokin!
 
#426
Re: Loads For .308 Winchester

11.25
<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: Mark S</div><div class="ubbcode-body"><div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: fockell</div><div class="ubbcode-body">I have always been a varget fan, but here is my new favorite load.
Note***This load is worked up for my rifle. Please start low and work your way up..
.308/25" Tube
IMR 8208:46.3grns.
Sierra 155smk (2156)@2.865oal
CCI LRP
BH Brass
I am getting 3100fps, ES less than 20fps. Shoots like a laser for a .308
Worked loads up too 3200fps but started to see pressure signs on primer and sticky bolt lift.

Enjoy. </div></div>

And what rifle/twist would that be? DAAAAAAAAMN smokin! </div></div>
 
#427
Re: Loads For .308 Winchester

.308 175 grn SMK
45 gr Varget
RP brass, full prep, primer pocket squared, inside of flash hole chamfered, trimmed to length, full length sized.
Tula, large rifle standard primer
COAL of 2.8 and comparator of 2.210
Average of 2712 with an ES of less than 20 and SD less than 10, out of a Sako TRG22 with 26" bbl.
Enjoy, SScott
 
#430
Re: Loads For .308 Winchester

New load to replace soon to be discontinued Berger #30409 match target.

TRG 22, AAC Cyclone, Lapua once fired neck sized 2/3 down .002 neck tension, Berger # 30416 155.5 Fullbore, Varget 46.8, Fed GM210m primer. 3.210" measured with Hornady comparater 8-30 insert. 10 shot velocity over 35P chrono average 2905 FPS, ES7, SD2, DA 4003', humidity 13%, temp 65.5F. This load on 3/1/2011 shot 2 5 shot 1/2" MOA groups @ 600 off bipod and rear mono. No more than 1/2" vertical drop did same/a bit better at 300. Come up @ 600 11.25 MOA.
 
#431
Re: Loads For .308 Winchester

Just started to reload about a month ago. A lot of help from Cpl Snafu, and from all the reading here on the hide, especially TresMon's write ups.

Finally found my load:

Lapua Scenar 155gr
Varget Powder 45.5gr.
Lapua Brass
CCI BR2 Primer
OAL 2.891
MV at 2800 fps out of my 24" stainless 5R barrel

Confirmed @ 100, 400, 530, 730 yards, all shot with promising groups.

Went to the range yesterday to shoot with friends, and shot a nice group. This doesn't happen everyday, so I thought I share my joy with yall. 5 shots at 100yds

IMG_01.jpg


 
#433
Re: Loads For .308 Winchester

<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: Slickrick0999</div><div class="ubbcode-body"><div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: mm128</div><div class="ubbcode-body">If your using a factory tube... PSS... Tactical...Varmint...

Anything remeington had or is using in a 1-10 and 1-12 twist...

Try this:

RE-15 @ 43grns.
175 Sierra BTHP Match Kings
WLR or CCI primers
OAL 2.8

It was UNDER or AT 1/2 MOA in my guns when i did my part...

I used this load for 1K matches at Ft. Benning and its ON at 1K with 36 MOA.

Matt. (LEO SOUTH GA.) </div></div>

VERY GOOD LOAD>
I have also used this load. I have also worked it up to 45grains. I use WIN brass with it.

The 43gr was a bughole @ 100yards but if I remember correctly, it was a little slower in my gun. </div></div>

Nearly identical to mine. 44gr. R15 168gr. A-Max @ 2.8 COL. CCI LR.
 
#434
Re: Loads For .308 Winchester

REMINGTON 700 AAC-SD 20" 1-10 TWIST..

AAC-SD Mcmillan HTG..

210 VLD
lapua brass
CCI 200
45.5 RL17
2.900 OAL
2400 FPS 74temp/32rh/29.44 station preasure .5moa LOAD AT 550 YARDS..I pushed 4 in to mag length and shot 550 yards with the 7.62-SD CAN..Was SUB .5 MOA ,But got preasure swipes..

175 nolser custom comps
lapua brass
CCI 200
43.5 H4895
2.810 oal
2620 FPS 82 temp/40rh/29.50 station preasure.
This thing shoots anything well .5 moa AT 550 YARDS..Shot even better with the 7.62SD..But there was swipes on the brass..


I am going to load some 175's with RL15 and see if I can get it 2650FPS or faster without swipes and the CAN..

The 210's will be to slow for me at mag length If I back them down..They work great loaded longer..I was jumping the 210's 100 and 200 thousandths with great results..

 
#435
Re: Loads For .308 Winchester

AAC-SD 20" 1-10 TWIST



Lapua brass
175 nosler custom
43gr RL15
BR2
2.810
2460 fps 82 TEMP/43RH/29.48 STATION PREASURE
4.4" AT 550 YARDS
2.5" AT 550 YARDS
3.3" AT 550 YARDS
did well at 430 yards was a Fun load to just shoot Low recoil..
No preasure sign,May go up some one day to get in the 2525-2550FPS..Heavys (208/210) have my love at this Time..
 
#436
Re: Loads For .308 Winchester

AAC-SD 20" 1-10 TWIST

190mk
LC 90
43gr RL15
CCI200
2.800 OAL

2523fps 72TMP/50RH/29.47 STATION PREASURE..
I threw these charges and had verticale on the two groups.. .
It can get better with a scale..
shot 4" No Can and 3.6" With the CAN at 564 yards..Real windy today!

 
#438
Re: Loads For .308 Winchester

<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: Target In Sight</div><div class="ubbcode-body">Just started to reload about a month ago. A lot of help from Cpl Snafu, and from all the reading here on the hide, especially TresMon's write ups.

Finally found my load:

Lapua Scenar 155gr
Varget Powder 45.5gr.
Lapua Brass
CCI BR2 Primer
OAL 2.891
MV at 2800 fps out of my 24" stainless 5R barrel

Confirmed @ 100, 400, 530, 730 yards, all shot with promising groups.

Went to the range yesterday to shoot with friends, and shot a nice group. This doesn't happen everyday, so I thought I share my joy with yall. 5 shots at 100yds

IMG_01.jpg


</div></div>
That there is some pretty shooting. How long did it take you to find the right load?
 
#439
Re: Loads For .308 Winchester

<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: blakheaven</div><div class="ubbcode-body"><div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: Target In Sight</div><div class="ubbcode-body">Just started to reload about a month ago. A lot of help from Cpl Snafu, and from all the reading here on the hide, especially TresMon's write ups.

Finally found my load:

Lapua Scenar 155gr
Varget Powder 45.5gr.
Lapua Brass
CCI BR2 Primer
OAL 2.891
MV at 2800 fps out of my 24" stainless 5R barrel

Confirmed @ 100, 400, 530, 730 yards, all shot with promising groups.

Went to the range yesterday to shoot with friends, and shot a nice group. This doesn't happen everyday, so I thought I share my joy with yall. 5 shots at 100yds

IMG_01.jpg


</div></div>
That there is some pretty shooting. How long did it take you to find the right load? </div></div>

Actually not too long, the first batch was testing different charges 45.0, 45.5, 46.0, and 46.5
46.0 had the nicest group @ 100yd, but show just a tiny bit of pressure sign, so I settled with 45.5gr.

2nd batch I seated 5 different depths and found the right recipe. So it really only took 2 trips, and 100 rounds to get to this. Looks good enough to me, eventhought luck had a lot to do with this group
laugh.gif

 
#440
Re: Loads For .308 Winchester

<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: Target In Sight</div><div class="ubbcode-body"><div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: blakheaven</div><div class="ubbcode-body"><div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: Target In Sight</div><div class="ubbcode-body">Just started to reload about a month ago. A lot of help from Cpl Snafu, and from all the reading here on the hide, especially TresMon's write ups.

Finally found my load:

Lapua Scenar 155gr
Varget Powder 45.5gr.
Lapua Brass
CCI BR2 Primer
OAL 2.891
MV at 2800 fps out of my 24" stainless 5R barrel

Confirmed @ 100, 400, 530, 730 yards, all shot with promising groups.

Went to the range yesterday to shoot with friends, and shot a nice group. This doesn't happen everyday, so I thought I share my joy with yall. 5 shots at 100yds

IMG_01.jpg


</div></div>
That there is some pretty shooting. How long did it take you to find the right load? </div></div>

Actually not too long, the first batch was testing different charges 45.0, 45.5, 46.0, and 46.5
46.0 had the nicest group @ 100yd, but show just a tiny bit of pressure sign, so I settled with 45.5gr.

2nd batch I seated 5 different depths and found the right recipe. So it really only took 2 trips, and 100 rounds to get to this. Looks good enough to me, eventhought luck had a lot to do with this group
laugh.gif

</div></div>
So you found a charge first then messed with seating depths? Interesting I have always done it backwards and I found my data to be a little bit more complicated. I will have to try this for my new rifle
 
#441
Re: Loads For .308 Winchester

Just make sure that you START JAMMED and work towards JUMP you will be safe. NEVER start jumping and move towards jammed when near or at MAX loads. Good Lunck
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#442
Re: Loads For .308 Winchester

24" bb dpms
178 amax
bha brass
43.5 rl-15
wlr primers
2.815 oal
2637 fps
es 25fps

16" dpms
178 amax
imi match brass
41.5 4064
wlr primers
2.815 oal
2536fps
es 44

24" dpms bb
110 sierra hp
win brass
47g h335
wlr primers
2.6oal
3000fps
3175fps with lee factory crimp
es 11 with crimp
 
#446
Re: Loads For .308 Winchester

<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: Bob L. Swagger</div><div class="ubbcode-body">Out of a Remington 700P 26" 1:12 twist stock barrel:

168gr. A-MAX
Lapua brass
Fed 210M Primers
42.5 gr. Varget
2.967" OAL

Has anyone ever chrono'ed this load? </div></div>

I chronoed something very similar yesterday. I'd expect this to be around 2575fps.

Longer barrel, but longer COAL... 2550-2575fps.
 
#449
Re: Loads For .308 Winchester

SPS Tactical
Stock 1/12" barrel

168gr A-Max
Winchester 1x fired brass
Neck sized only
2.005 Trim Length
Rem 9 1/2 primer
44.0 gr W748
OAL: 2.825
Vel: Unknown, no chrono

consistent .5 to .7 MOA load out to 400
Near identical results with 168gr Hornady BTHP @ 2.820"
 
#450
Re: Loads For .308 Winchester

Surgeon Scalpel
24" Bartlein 1:11.25" twist

175 SMK
43 grs RE15
OAL 2.824"
CCI BR2 primers
Lapua brass-neck-sized
Avg velocity-2647 fps
45°/ 700 ft above sea level/50% humidity

*I tried to immulate performance of LR118
 
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