Hard Luck

I don't have much money to spend on lots of powders and bullets. So what do you think would be the best to go with. My rifle has a 20" bbl and I would like to get the most vel and accuracy I can. I know every rifle likes different stuff. But, what would you use to start with ?

bigcountry

I have had best luck with Varget or IMR4064. Very versitile and usually produce excellent velocities for 150gr and 165gr bullets.

Briman

Varget, 4064, or 4895.

#40Fan

Reloader 15. It is a lot like Varget, but better in my opinion. I use it from 125 to 175 grain bullets.

jaybird2

varget or reloader 15 are great for the 308 win,on the nosler website it states 48.5 gr (max load)of varget will give u 3001 fps with 150gr bullet.thats prob 24 inch bbl so u should get around 2900fps with your 20 inch bbl.BUT u should check this load over .my mannual states max load for varget 150gr bullet is 47gr......Im sure nosler is right tho they have been in the reloading business for a long time.

kelbro

Varget and 4064 have performed well for both of my .308s.

jeepkid

BL-C(2)

kdvollmer

I always used the 4895 for my .308. I was shooting 165 Sierra Match BTHP though to. Different purpose than hunting. Might be something better for a different bullet or weight.

good luck

James B

BC is right, Varget and 4064. I have probably loaded 5000 rounds of 308 with 4064.

PaJack

I get the best results with IMR 4064 also for the .308...