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IMR 4064 for .308

Brian o 23

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Nov 12, 2018
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Hey All,
Just working up a load for my .308 rifle using Sierra 2145 165 gr sbt the rifle likes 42 grain grouping at 3/8" at 100 yards.
My question is what would be the best zero distance for hunting and target with the 165gr and possible 175 gr MK HPBT?
Thanks
Brian
 
Nice rifle! I like to zero at 100 yards. That way any elevation adjustments I make are in the upward direction. Then when you go hunting dial in elevation correction for 200 yds and go from there.

Watch out for the temperature sensitivity of IMR-4064. I had worked up a nice load late last fall and when I shot it this summer it didn't group very well. The warmer temps were enough to increase velocity and not be in the sweet spot any more.
 
I currently use 4064 and don't see much if any issues with temp swings. My accuracy load is the same as the Mk13 mod 0/FGGM so its certainly not hot, but summer or winter it groups basically the same. Varget is better for temperature swings but I wouldn't shy away from 4064 if you or anyone is looking for a good easy powder to load with.
 
Can anyone suggwst a good starting load for my 308 using Varget? Sierra manual suggest 38.5 to 43.0 grains for 165 gr sbt.
A load recipe that works well would be great.
My IMR load is
Brass: LC trimmers to 2.005"
Primer : Federal 210M
Powder: IMR 4064 42.0 grs
Bullet: Sierra 2145 165gr SBT
OAL: 2.800"
 
Im jumping in this as I am about to open my reloading room and starting with 175 SMK loaded into LC M118 LR brass. From reading and also the Hodgdon load site I was looking at H4895 as its supposed to be temp insensitive. However, as a total newb who has never load a single round yet; I have no clue if I need to be matching certain primers and powders.

Im all ears.
 
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