RE: What bullets do you use?
 

Hey guys thanks for the replies.

Still woundering if some of you all want to give up some of your favorite pet loads for this round..

I know that there is alot of data on this cal. But to save time would like to have some of the better loads to start at. :D:D

Once again thanks.:D

hunter338

RE: What bullets do you use?
 

I dont really have a pet load, other then a load thats listed in the Hodgdon loading manual where I made a few revisions to suit what I had on hand, after working the load up and tinkering a bit with it I found it to be most accurate with 45 grains of varget rather then the 46 grain max charge listed. the data calls for winchester brass but I use remington brass the only difference is the winchester brass has a little more case capacity I also used a federal 210 primer rather then the fed 210 M. After playing with bullet seating depths Ive determined in my rifle a COL of 2.755 is the most accurate with the 165 grain BTHP Gamekings. im punching 1 inch groups at 200 yards. Alot of people seem think the closer you seat the bullet to the lands gives you the best accuracy which is true but not very practical for a hunting rifle where in my case by seating my bullet .020 from the lands the cartridges would not fit properly in the magazine just a C hair to long, So I decided for a hunting round it was better to determine the COL within SAAMI specs. I will list the hodgdon load data that I used for my base load.

Brass: Winchester, Primer: fed 210M, Powder: Varget 42 grains (start) 46 grains (max)

Bullet: 165 grain BTHP Gameking, COL: 2.800, Minimum COL: 2.750

just a note to keep in mind with the 46 grain max charge it is compressed.

If you change any of the components listed besure to back the load off atleast 3 to 4 grains then work it back up looking for signs of excessive pressure.

RE: What bullets do you use?
 

I would go with 150 grain Sierra Prohunters flat base spitzer..it should expand extremely well at all ranges with the gun you have

RE: What bullets do you use?
 

Oldelk, I used those 150gr last year on a doe and didn't near the damage I am used to getting with 165gr gamekings. Maybe it was my shot, but I don't believe the expansion is that good with small 100lb does. I recovered it. Just expecting more damage inside the animal for a double lung shot.

RE: What bullets do you use?
 

Hunter338, I'm not loyal to any bullet manufacturer. That's part of the fun in reloading.
Trying to find what shoots the best, or what you can live with accuracy wise.
My .270 shoots Nosler Solid base bullets(130 gr)., the .223 loves Hornady V-max (55 gr)., my 7-08 eats up Hornady SSTs (139 gr) and my 300 Win Mag shoots Sierra Game Kings (180s) while the 30-06 shoots the 150 gr Hornady Interlocks.
You didn't say what you were hunting. I am assuming deer. If so, I would start with Hornady Interlocks, not Interbond/Accubond in either 150s or 165s for the .308 Win.and try IMR4350 or IMR4064 as the propellant.

RE: What bullets do you use?
 

One quick question for you guys.

Has anyone tried the RL Powders in this cal, and how do they work?


P.S.

Bronko.

I personally LOVE the Horn. bullets.
They work and group well in All of my rifles. Was wandering if anyone has tried to load the Interbonds yet.

I cant wait until they make a 225 gr. for my 338 RUM.

Thanks .

hunter338

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RE: What bullets do you use?
 

Hey thank you buddy.

Its hard to beat alliant powders. I have found for what I load that that they are some of the easiest powders to work with.

Ditto for the Horn. bullets.
I LOVE THEM.

Thanks again.
hunter338

RE: What bullets do you use?
 

hunter338:

168gr bullet like a Matchking or Gameking, 43.0gr of RL-15 in mil-spec cases cuts GREAT "X"s out of my M1A in .308.

RE: What bullets do you use?
 

In sporterized Mauser .308Win., 22" bbl: Hornady 150gr SP. Very accurate and plenty bullet for deer and pronghorns.