good handload for .308
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RE: good handload for .308
I like 45gr. of IMR 4064 with a 150gr Speer SPBT bullet. That is what has been working well for me for the past month anyhow. You really oughta pick up a reloading manual like the one that Hodgdon's puts out every year. It has loads nowdays for Hodgdon, IMR and Winchester powders. The Speer reloading manual is pretty useful for me too.
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RE: good handload for .308
ORIGINAL: sbk357
Need a good handload for .308 for longrange hog shooting.
Need a good handload for .308 for longrange hog shooting.
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RE: good handload for .308
ORIGINAL: oldelkhunter
BC I have used W748 43.5 with that same GMK bullet and it is very accurate..I thought Varget was clean burning powder.
BC I have used W748 43.5 with that same GMK bullet and it is very accurate..I thought Varget was clean burning powder.
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RE: good handload for .308
ORIGINAL: bigcountry
I seem to spend forever cleaning out the powder residue when I shoot my 308. So I called the guys at Sierra, and one of them also agreed it can be dirty if its not high pressure. But goodness, I don't want go too much more than 45-46gr. I am hitting max at that.
ORIGINAL: oldelkhunter
BC I have used W748 43.5 with that same GMK bullet and it is very accurate..I thought Varget was clean burning powder.
BC I have used W748 43.5 with that same GMK bullet and it is very accurate..I thought Varget was clean burning powder.
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RE: good handload for .308
If you can't get a .308 to shoot very good with IMR-4064 and a 165-168gr bullet, there's either something wrong with the shooter or the rifle.
Same bullet with Varget or IMR-4895 will give you similar results.
Same bullet with Varget or IMR-4895 will give you similar results.