For the .308, I've seen TAC used as well as others in that burn rate range. In addition to TAC, I have N-133, 8208, Varget, H-4895, several that should work. I'm going to start with 125 NBT's, may use 125 NAB's for hunting. I'd be interested in pet loads, experiences that some of you may have with similar combo. DF.41.5 gr H4895 with 168hr SMK is a standard load that should should 1MOA or better in any properly chambered .308 rifle. If it doesn't, there are issues with the rifle. Reactions: DubfromGA, ... 45gr Varget LC brass GM210 2.800" COAL ... Reloading Depot. Sniper's Hide is a community of Snipers of all kinds, focusing on long range shooting ...Re: 110gr Vmax in .308. I just threw together a bunch of 308s [generic 308 reamer] from parts lying around and they got to go to the range once, musical chairs with a 40X Leupold, on Jan 30, 2009: 110 gr Vmax moly .308 LC or WW brass, 44.9 gr surplus bulk IMR4895 that acts more like H322, 2.815".308 Winchester m Universal Barrel length& ... 107 Hodgdon Varget 40.9 42.5 44.2 45.0 45.8 108 IMR Powders IMR 4895 40.4 42.1 43.9 44.7 45.6 110 Alliant Powders AR Comp 39.8 41.3 42.8 43.6 44.3 111 IMR Powders IMR 4166 End. 39.9 41.2 42.6 43.3 44.0 ... Sierra Gamechanger Load DataWinchester had a crafty, two-pronged strategy for the .243 Win., and it worked. Winchester thought of the .243 Win. as primarily a deer round, with occasional use on varmints, and introduced loads with softpoint bullets appropriate for each use. The deer load had a 100-grain bullet at a listed 3,070 fps and an 80-grain varmint load at 3,500 fps.First off, I am trying to develop a load for my AR-10 (308), 16" Rainier Select barrel 1:11" twist rate. I am currently running Lake City brass, Varget, 210M primers, and 168g Berger Hybrid targets but recently 168g BTHP cause they are cheaper to get my AR up and running.Sep 7, 2009. #1. I have a pound of accurate 2520 and am wondering if anyone has some load data for .308win. I have CCI large rifle and win. large rifle primers. I have a few different .30cal bullets to pick from. I will be using lake city brass too. My rifle is a savage 10fp le with a 20in barrel. The longest shooting I will be doing around ...No doubt, but New School Match-grade handloaders use Varget. It's not temperature sensitive and meters better than the IMR-4895, which is the Old-School standard. Hornady's service rifle load book promotes Varget and the IMR-4064. In terms of specific loads, the Varget charge weight runs very close to 4064 when using the same bullet-weights.41.5 gr H4895 with 168hr SMK is a standard load that should should 1MOA or better in any properly chambered .308 rifle. If it doesn't, there are issues with the rifle. Reactions: DubfromGA, ... 45gr Varget LC brass GM210 2.800" COAL ... Reloading Depot. Sniper's Hide is a community of Snipers of all kinds, focusing on long range shooting ...Re: 168 gr. Match BTHP Load(s) suggestions. With 4064 in .308, 41.5 to 42.5 gr should do it. My barrel with 42.5 gives 2560-2600 fps from an M1A with 168s, right there in the spec for M852 (2550 at 78 feet, +/- 30 fps, about = 2560-2620 fps at 10 feet). Then there is the old reliable 41.5 IMR-4895 load, again in military brass.Now the military uses IMR 4064 in their M118LR ammo at 41.475 with 175 Sierra MK with Fed 210M primer in FC military brass. Reloader 15 was discontinued in the military. Varget is still a excellent powder along with IMR 4064 in the 308 Win. AR Comp powder should do well in the 308 Win.Well-Known Member. Jul 16, 2011. #6. 46gr or varget behind a 150gr SST and lapua brass and Fed210 primers give me a one hole group in my 20" Tikka varmint at a touch over 2800fps. Awesome load. Hodgdon list a starting charge of 44-47c for varget and a 150bt head.Nosler: 150, 48.5 Varget = 3001 fps. Hodgdon: 150, 47.0 Varget = 2937 fps, 50300 CUP. Might be worthwhile knowing where the experts draw the line at cramming more Varget into the .308 case. Interesting that there's a 1.5 gr difference between Nosler's max data and Hodgdon's max data. My Sierra data from an earlier manual is far more ...Sniper's Hide is a community of Snipers of all kinds, focusing on long range shooting, accuracy, and ballistics. Founded by Frank Galli in 2000, Sniper's Hide has been offering informational videos, podcasts, and other support to its users in one location. Forum Statistics. Threads. 475,472.Reloading Depot. Sniper’s Hide is a community of Snipers of all kinds, focusing on long range shooting, accuracy, and ballistics. Founded by Frank Galli in 2000, Sniper’s Hide has been offering informational videos, podcasts, and other support to its users in one location. Forum Statistics. Threads.WARNING - Approach maximum loads with caution (Berger Bullets Reloading Manual 1st Edition) Be Alert: Publisher cannot be responsible for errors in published load data. Wt. .308 Winchester (185 GR Berger Bullets Data) reloading data with 24 loads. Using bullets from Berger. Powders include Hodgdon, IMR, Accurate, Ramshot, Norma, Alliant ...Re: Hornady 178 BTHP Match Load Data. To add to the 8208 topic: In both my 24" and 26" 308 barrels, with both 175smk and 178hpbt, 8208 showed pressure early. Very early. Varget was good for over 100fps more with both bullets in both barrels. 8208 is too fast for the ~175gr bullets in a longish barrel bolt action 308.Apr 26, 2011 · I have a book that shows 48.0 to 50.0 gr of varget with a 110. I tried the combination, and it didn't work well. The varget is too slow for the lightweight 110. I found great success with BENCHMARK and the 110 v-max. My load is 48.0 gr Benchmark , 110 v-max, Fed GM210M primers. Start your trials with Benchmark at 45.5 gr, and work up to 48.2 .Some disappointing groups at first with an outstanding finish. We're certainly not done with this load though. Next video with Varget, we'll push the charge ...Reloading Depot. Sniper’s Hide is a community of Snipers of all kinds, focusing on long range shooting, accuracy, and ballistics. Founded by Frank Galli in 2000, Sniper’s Hide has been offering informational videos, podcasts, and other support to its users in one location. Forum Statistics.I finally found some Varget powder and CCI BR2 primers. I have a Rem .308 SPS 700 w/20" bbl and 1-12 twist. I realize I need to start at Min and work up. I have reloading data, but curious as to some of your pet loads for these bullets listed below using Varget, IMR 4064, IMR 4320. 168 Sierra BTHP match 168 Berger match 168 (or 165) …I have two loads with Varget that worked very well in my Savage 10FP in 308. 168gr Match bullet 44gr Varget 42gr Varget 41.5gr IMR4895 is a long established service rifle match load as previously stated. Works terrific from my M1a service rifle. _____Apr 23, 2018 · Help with Hornady an SMK seating bullets for .308 an 300WM. I have a question about the brass and bullets, I use FC & Horandy brass for my Remington 700 - 308 and 300 WM. Question is, I resize an trim the brass IAW the technical data for 308 which is trimmed to 2.005" an 300WM is trimmed to 2.610". Using Hornady bullets 220gr & 178gr ELD-X and ...Büchse. Density: 99.88 lb/ft3 | 1600 kg/m3. Bulk density: 55.56 lb/ft3 | 890 kg/m3. Comprehensive load data for Hodgdon VARGET reloading powder und technical specifications for this propellant.Full Story: https://bit.ly/2WP5C7EUR T-Shirts: https://bit.ly/2UEAkgWUR on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/ultimatereloaderA fast 308 - whoever needed that?...Feb 5, 2021. #6. Hodgdon max is 46.0gr Varget under a 168 SMK. 44.4gr Varget under a 168 Amax/ELD is a clone load for factory 168gr TAP. I ran as high as 45.7gr Varget under a 168 Amax/ELD without pressure issues in factory 700 chambers. FWIW: in a 20" AAC-SD, 44.4gr Varget gave me 2550fps and 45.7gr gave me 2640fps.Reloading Costs Calculator; Case Crimp Calculator; ... .308 Winchester - Published Manufacturer Loading Data ... Hodgdon Varget. Improved Military Rifle IMR 3031.Full Story: https://bit.ly/3tW7pFLUR T-Shirts: https://bit.ly/2UEAkgWUR on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/ultimatereloaderTemperature affects powder and ve...Varget 39.5 MAX. 248 1** 37.5 2404 35.5 * 2327 AA 2230 39.0 MAX. 2488 37.0 2369 35.0 * 2251 N140 44.0 MAX. 2492 ** Most Accurate 42.0 2381 ** Powder Tested 4 0. * 271 ** W748 40.5 MAX. 2550 ** 38.5 * 2408 36.5 2265 103% 98% 93% 94% 04% 87% Cartridge C SHOLD : Gr. WA TE R CASE TYPE: WLR 300 Savage - 165/168 grain Version 9.0 24" Wiseman BARREL ...Re: 308 165 gr. SGK with Varget. I have loaded 46gr of varget with that bullet at 2.790coal. This was in a short barreled savage.Becareful and work up to this, load is on hot side. BTW that same load under a 168barnes ttsx bullet has showed better results on deer for us. the barnes load will shoot around .5moa at 100yds( 5 shot groups), the ...45.0grs Varget 168gr SMK Federal case, Fed 210 does 2650fps in 20" Savage. 3 Five shot groups @ 100yds fired back to back. It takes 46.3 gr of Varget to get 2650fps in my 20 inch Rem with the same components as above. Shot this awhile back at a little over 200yds with Rem.We both have a BVSS with a 30" McGowen 1:10" twist barrel. Our rifles really like a combination of .308 Win. Nosler Custom Brass, Federal 210 primer, Varget 43.5 gr. charge and Berger 185 gr. vld/hunting bullet. This combo has yielded velocities @ 2860 fps and groups in the 1/4" 5 shot grouping.Bottlenecked case reloading is still new to me, and I started doing it with .308 just last year for my CMP Special Grade Garand and FAL. The goal was to find a load that worked equally well in both rifles. I settled on 150gr jacketed with 43gr of H4895, in mixed brass. Literally any boxer primed .308/7.62 brass without regard to maker or ...I have a book that shows 48.0 to 50.0 gr of varget with a 110. I tried the combination, and it didn't work well. The varget is too slow for the lightweight 110. I found great success with BENCHMARK and the 110 v-max. My load is 48.0 gr Benchmark , 110 v-max, Fed GM210M primers. Start your trials with Benchmark at 45.5 gr, and work up to 48.2 .Jan 20, 2023 · 308 Win. With 165gr Accu. Always liked this combo, mine is shooting Fed. brass. fed 210m.primer, 44.6grs Varget. C.o.a.l. 2.825, 24" barrel, just under 2800fps. Please work up. This is a very good load. The 2.8"+- COAL is generally mag length for a lot of rifles, so a very good place to start. I am loading 168 A-Max for a Ruger American compact ...Posted January 30, 2014. The difference is in the 5.56 NATO vs .223 Rem stuff - not in .308 Win vs 7.62x51 NATO. Speer reloading manual # 14 308 Winchester "Reduce charges developed in commercial cases at least three percent when loading military brass". Lyman 49th edition: " Shooters should also stay one to two grains below the listed maximum ...Sep 5, 2012. #1. I'm looking for any of you 308 shooters out there who might have a pet load for 178 gr a-max's.I'm gonna be launching these things out of a DPMS lr-308 with a 24 inch,1-10 twist barrel.If you have any chrono numbers,that would be even better. I'm planning on using Lake City cases,CCI 34 primers,and would like to try RL-15 with ...With the hot Texas summer heat settling in, time at the reloading bench can be quite cool. I've finally got my hands on Hodgdon Varget gun powder and have be...All velocity information presented below, represents data for both 5-shot strings (10 rounds total). WARNING: The loads shown are for informational purposes only. They are only safe in the rifle shown and may not be safe ….308 Winchester (Using 165/168 GR Hornady Bullets) reloading data with 53 loads. Using bullets from Hornady GMX/IB/SST/SP/BTSP/A-MAX/BTHP. Powders include Accurate ...Hey Guys Picked up some Barnes 180 Gr. TSX bullets today, trying to get some load data for Varget or RL-15, in .308 win, nothing on the Barnes web site for these two powders. Any help will be appreciated. Thanks bshaw . Reply. K. kraky2 Well-Known Member. Joined Jan 6, 2005 Messages 262.308 Win. With 165gr Accu. Always liked this combo, mine is shooting Fed. brass. fed 210m.primer, 44.6grs Varget. C.o.a.l. 2.825, 24" barrel, just under 2800fps. Please work up. This is a very good load. The 2.8"+- COAL is generally mag length for a lot of rifles, so a very good place to start. I am loading 168 A-Max for a Ruger American …I have zeroed my .308 rifle @100yds with 168gr SMK Varget loads. My 43.5 175gr SMK loads POI is low .2mils @100yds and .3mils @200. I would like to minimize the POI shift, interested in POI change for 175gr VArget loads @ 44/44.5/45. I am unable to trim my zero in my ballistic software.Reloading .308 Win. light loads. Jump to Latest Follow ... that I have here lists cast bullet loads for the 308 using Varget, BL-C(2), H335, H414, H322, H4350 and H450 with 150 grain cast bullets. Starting loads range in velocity from 1800-1600fps, but caution that a double charge is possible at these charge weight (volume) ranges. The data is ...Re: Benchmark Powder for .308 Benchmark seems to be one of the best powders for bullets in the 150-155 range for my 308. For some reason, everyone insists on using Varget with the lighter bullets but my experience has been better results such as lower spreads, higher velocities and far better accuracy with Benchmark..308 Winchester (Using 165/168 GR Hornady Bullets) reloading data with 53 loads. Using bullets from Hornady GMX/IB/SST/SP/BTSP/A-MAX/BTHP. Powders include Accurate ...Reloading Depot. Sniper's Hide is a community of Snipers of all kinds, focusing on long range shooting, accuracy, and ballistics. Founded by Frank Galli in 2000, Sniper's Hide has been offering informational videos, podcasts, and other support to its users in one location. Forum Statistics.Full Story: https://bit.ly/3tW7pFLUR T-Shirts: https://bit.ly/2UEAkgWUR on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/ultimatereloaderTemperature affects powder and ve....30 WCF / .30-30 Winchester (Hodgdon Data) reloading data with 155 loads. Using bullets from Speer FP, Hornady MFTX, Sierra FN, Cast LFN, Hornady FTX, Sierra FP. Powders include Hodgdon, IMR, WinchesterForums. The Hide Armory. Reloading Depot. Sniper's Hide is a community of Snipers of all kinds, focusing on long range shooting, accuracy, and ballistics. Founded by Frank Galli in 2000, Sniper's Hide has been offering informational videos, podcasts, and other support to its users in one location. Forum Statistics.308 WINCHESTER 7.62X51 18″ BARREL 7.62X51 20″ BARREL 30-06 SPRINGFIELD 300 PRC (NEW) 30-378 WEATHERBY 300 H&H MAGNUM ... The load data contained on this site is intended for use with Barnes Bullets. Bullets from other manufacturers may not produce equivalent pressure or velocities; therefore, it is not recommended that this data be used ...CCI 34s are hardened mil-type primers, but they're hot like CCI 250 Large Rifle Magnum Primers, and they're not the same as CCI 200 Large Rifle Primers. There's alot more punch in those 34s, over a standard 200. Same deal with CCI 41s for small, and CCi 400 standards, vs' 450 Magnums. Those 41s are magnum-powered.Loads for TBBC and TBSS bullets may not "track" with data for conventional bullets. Use TBBC and TBSS data ONLY for TBBC and TBSS bullets. Be Alert: Publisher cannot be responsible for errors in published load data. Wt. .308 Winchester 150 GR (Speer Reloading Manual #14) reloading data with 42 loads. Using bullets from Speer RNSP,FMJ BT,Spitz ...The Hide Armory. Reloading Depot. Sniper’s Hide is a community of Snipers of all kinds, focusing on long range shooting, accuracy, and ballistics. Founded by Frank Galli in 2000, Sniper’s Hide has been offering informational videos, podcasts, and other support to its users in one location. Forum Statistics.The following loads are ones which will shoot incredibly well (and loaded on a Dillon 550 BTW) in both rifles: 1. 168 Sierra MatchKing, 41.4 grains of IMR 4064, CCI Match Primer, loaded to an OAL of 2.800. 2. 168 Sierra MatchKing, 40 grains of AA 2520, CCI Match Primer, loaded to OAL 2.800..308 Winchester Loads: Warning! Notes: All handloads used Winchester cases and Federal 210 primers. (Handloader Issue #239) Be Alert: Publisher cannot be responsible for errors in published load data.Mar 11, 2011 · Re: Newb needs help 308 Win and Varget +168 Hor. HPBT. I've found 44 to 45 grains of varget give very good results and dont cause as much brass flow as 46 grains. I use factory and custom chambers so a milder load functions well in all. Well that and being lazy so doing alot of brass prep seems so boring.6,025. AZ. Apr 7, 2009. #8. Re: Ramshot TAC vs Varget for .308. Varget has a higher heat of explosion, but TAC is more dense, allowing more powder to fit in a similar volume. Without specific load development, I'd conclude it is very difficult to recommend one over the other.Reloading Depot. Sniper's Hide is a community of Snipers of all kinds, focusing on long range shooting, accuracy, and ballistics. Founded by Frank Galli in 2000, Sniper's Hide has been offering informational videos, podcasts, and other support to its users in one location. Forum Statistics.MVW. Aug 14, 2012. #1. Guys: I have been running 44.8 GN Varget behind 175 GN bullets and Lapua brass out of a 30" barrel. I have been getting about 2,800 fps. I have a pound of RL-15 to try and I was wondering if anyone can suggest a realistic top end load. I'll work up, but I don't have Quickload and it seems like the reloading manuals are ...*Varget 40.6 2602 45.1C 2858 IMR 4320 40.5 2549 44.9C 2780 RL 15 40.3 2590 44.8 2853 308 Winchester Suggested Bullet Use 150-grain TTSX BT / TAC-TX BT Sectional Density .226 Ballistic Coefficient .420 C.O.A.L 2.735" Suggested Bullet Use Suggested Bullet Use Maximum Loads Should Be Used With Caution - Always Start With Minimum Loads ...Learn how to tell if a wall is load bearing with our step-by-step guide. Avoid costly mistakes by identifying load bearing walls before making renovations. Expert Advice On Improvi...A no-load mutual fund is a fund that investors purchase directly from an investment firm, rather than going through a middleman. The direct-to-investor approach eliminates salesmen...In no event shall Nosler, Inc. be liable for any damages resulting from the use of this data.” All cartridge measurements are SAAMI maximum and due to variations from …Varget 42,5 and 42,8 and 43,1. Best is 42,8 with speed 843m/s (2765ft/s) I think it is too fast. Lapua case 51mm, CCI BR 2, OAL 71,2mm, Lapua Scenar 167. I shoot my 168 gr bullets (Sierra or Hornady) using Varget loads a full 2 grains heavier than what you listed. Best performance in my rifle comes around 44.2 - 44.4 gr.Actually ALL 30 cal. bullets are .308 in diameter. * #2400, Reloader 7, 11, 12, and 15 are products of Alliant (formerly Hercules) Powders. H380, H450, H4350 and H4895 are products of Hodgdon Powders. IMR 3031 and IMR 4895 are products of IMR (formerly DuPont) Powder Company. A#2230, and A#2460 are products of Accurate Arms Company WMR, WSF ...Aug 10, 2020. #5. My Rem 700 308 shoots very well with the 150 Sierra Pro Hunter bullet behind 4064, Varget, and / or H4895. However I know a few shooters that love R15 in the 308 so it should work quite well. I would go to the published data, preferably Sierra, and start there working my way up..308 Winchester (Using 178/180 GR Hornady Bullets) Warning! Notes: This data was shot by Brian Pearce, Wolfe Publishing Company.Gun: Ruger M77 MK II All-Weather; barrel length: 22 inches; case: Hornady Match; primer: Winchester Large Rifle; bullet diameter: .308"; Hornady 178 grain A-MAX & BTHP COAL: 2.800"; 180 grain IB, SST, SP & BTSP COAL: 2.740"; 180 grain RN COAL: 2.730"; maximum COAL: 2. ...If you wanna have some real fun, you should try the Berger 210 VLD's with 39.1gr of Varget if you have the right twist rate (1:10 or 1:11.25"). Load at your own risk, that is Berger's max recommended load for the 210's in the .308. When using a load with pressures like this, make sure you use good brass like Lapua or Hornady Match brass.. Re: reloading for 338LM with Varget. You might want to teWARNING - Approach maximum loads with caution (Berger Bul Reloading. Reloading . TAC vs Varget? Thread starter Guy Miner; Start date ... My Hart barreled 700 in 308 is a tack driver with Varget. Jan 1, 2010 #11 DrMike Ballistician. Nov 8, 2006 36,969 5,191. The .308 tends to be an easy round to load for. Some classic powders have been named here (H380, BL-C(2), Varget, RL15). Each will undoubtedly ...As previously mentioned, the only difference in the .308 loads chosen were the powders and weights. Each cartridge used a 168 gr. AMAX, Federal LRP primer and had an OAL of 2.810. Varget— 42.5 grain. Ramshot TAC— 42 grain. I initially chose 308 because I thought the larger case capacity might give better test results. Testing a load for an upcoming match this morning @ 100 ya Jlamb, Same data should apply, just make sure you're using powders suitable for the gas operation of the action; basically mid-range burning speeds such as 4895, Varget, and yes, RL-15. You should heed the advice to back down if you're using military 7.62mm brass, as it is a bit thicker than the commercial stuff. It's also good to use in autoloaders, since it's made with gas operation in mind.Hodgdon's Varget is an extremely versatile powder, which is equally applicable to the .308 Winchester as it is to the big .416 Remington Magnum. Varget: This might be one of the most versatile and useful offerings in the lineup and has all but replaced IMR4064 in most of the cartridges in which I loaded it. Varget works in the .22-250 ... Here is my Federal brass 175 SMK load used in an AI-AE 26...
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