.308Win load w/26" bbl?

[Steven Ashe]

Would appreciate a couple of pet loads that someone out may have, for .308Win through a 26" barrel. I have a lot of 168gr AMax bullets, but not wedded to those. I also have 12lbs of IMR4064, but again, I can get other propellants for this load. My primary aim is to get an accurate load for range shooting at 200yds., working toward a one hole group. I bought this rifle strictly for fun, no hunting in the future for this one.
The rifle is a new Savage Model 10 LE with McMillan stock and Burris Signature scope 6-24x40 on Leupold mount and rings. The other Savage Model 10 that I have is a varmint model in 22-250, with same scope set-up. That rifle has proven to be one the most accurate that I have ever owned.

47gr of Varget with 165gr gamekings with a 210primer loaded to 2.77" COL.

Or I had ok luck with 45gr of 4064 with same bullet and combo.

[Mark whiz]

I was gonna suggest between 44 & 45gr of 4064 or 42 to 43gr of 4895 when using 168gr bullets.

I pulled and inspected a batch of Federal Gold Medal match ammo awhile back - and while this isn't official or scientific.................. their load measured 44.0gr of a powder that could only be a 4064, based on the length of the powder grain. [:@]

[mikeinlouisiana]

I load for Remington VS in 308 has a 26" barrel with a 1-12" twist.
Match load:
Sierra 168Matchkings 41.4 4064 seated to 2.80" using Remington case and Remington 9 1/2 primers.

Hunting Load
Hornady 180 InterBond 41 grains of 4064 seated 2.80" Remington case and 9 1/2 primer.

Both Loads a sub moa. I got some 165 gks and 180 gks I will look up and post.

Mike