newbie needs loads for 308

cwcjr119 · 12-02-2006, 04:08 PM

I'm just starting to reload and need suggestions for loads. I have a Tikka T-3, .308 Winchester. I want to try 165gr Sierra game kings. Does anyone have a good load for the 165gr bullet and my 22 1/2" barrel. I don't have powder or primers yet.

Soilarch · 12-02-2006, 04:31 PM

Try handloads.com and reloadersnest.com. Its an awefully popular round and is often handloaded for so there ought to be a ton of recipes out there. I know some of the guys on a tactical forum speak highly of IMR 4895 for a powder. Might check that site out as well snipercentral.com. First-rate bunch other there and I learned ALOT about ballistics in general when I first got into the world of guns.

BrutalAttack · 12-02-2006, 05:33 PM

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ORIGINAL: Soilarch

Try handloads.com and reloadersnest.com. Its an awefully popular round and is often handloaded for so there ought to be a ton of recipes out there. I know some of the guys on a tactical forum speak highly of IMR 4895 for a powder. Might check that site out as well snipercentral.com. First-rate bunch other there and I learned ALOT about ballistics in general when I first got into the world of guns.

Same here except I, for some reason, am made fun of when I tell people that i go there and read.

12-02-2006, 07:15 PM

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ORIGINAL: cwcjr119

I'm just starting to reload and need suggestions for loads. I have a Tikka T-3, .308 Winchester. I want to try 165gr Sierra game kings. Does anyone have a good load for the 165gr bullet and my 22 1/2" barrel. I don't have powder or primers yet.

I suggest trying 43gr-45gr of Varget with 165gr gameking. I have tried this load in many 308's, and its very consistent. Varget can leave alot of carbon so you might try 4064 also. About the same load.