Matter of fact the AMU load for their AR10 with 185's has been 45.0 Varget and was recently swithched to 44.5 of varget, same load they use for the mag length 175 load in those rifles. Old lots of M118LR that were breaking M14's in Iraq with the old load (44.3 RE15) function fine in the M110 (and any other AR10) even in the heat.Hodgdon's Varget is an extremely versatile powder, which is equally applicable to the .308 Winchester as it is to the big .416 Remington Magnum. Varget: This might be one of the most versatile and useful offerings in the lineup and has all but replaced IMR4064 in most of the cartridges in which I loaded it. Varget works in the .22-250 ....308 match loads for use in AR-10 style rifles will be covered in an future article. Disclaimer (got to make the lawyers happy): Since I have no control over variations in components, reloading tools or reloader’s procedures, the individual is solely responsible for any changes in ballistics that may occur using this data.I don't have a sierra manual and am having a hard time finding load data for this bullet. 150gr pro hunter, .308. Specifically using imr 4064 but I'd like to try other powders as well.InvestorPlace - Stock Market News, Stock Advice & Trading Tips Companies with high dividend yields can imply relatively high risk. However, co... InvestorPlace - Stock Market N...308 Win. With 165gr Accu. Always liked this combo, mine is shooting Fed. brass. fed 210m.primer, 44.6grs Varget. C.o.a.l. 2.825, 24" barrel, just under 2800fps. Please work up. This is a very good load. The 2.8"+- COAL is generally mag length for a lot of rifles, so a very good place to start. I am loading 168 A-Max for a Ruger American compact ...What pisses me off about the varget is I've loaded for 2 different friends rifles and they shoot bug holes with it. One is a pre 64 model 70 fwt and the other was a savage (of all things). The savage shot better than both of my 308 bolt guns so it wasn't a good thing Heck, I'm willing to give it another try with my pre 64 model 100 308. I'm ....308" 30 Spitzer BTSP 30 Spitzer SP Hot-Cor® 30 Grand Slam® SP/CANN Weight (grains) 165 Ballistic Coefficient 0.520 0.444 0.354 Sectional Density 0.248 COAL Tested 2.800" 2.685" Speer Part No. 2034 2035 2038 Propellant Case Primer Weight (grains) Muzzle Velocity (feet/sec) Weight (grains) Alliant Power Pro 2000-MR Federal Federal 210 45.7 ...Feb 17, 2009. 5. 0. Sierra Bullets used about 42 - 43 grains of IMR4064 in light weight .308 Western Cartridge Company cases testing their special production runs of 168's. This load would shoot consecutive 10-shot groups in the ones (under .2-inch) in their 100 yard test range with these special bullets.Bolt Action Reloading. This video covers the first stage of load development in 308 Winchester with the Sierra 168 SMK HPBT with IMR 8208 XBR. We review the Incremental Load development data as well as the group that was achieved. (a portion of the price you pay helps support the Channel at no extra cost to you)If you wanna have some real fun, you should try the Berger 210 VLD's with 39.1gr of Varget if you have the right twist rate (1:10 or 1:11.25"). Load at your own risk, that is Berger's max recommended load for the 210's in the .308. When using a load with pressures like this, make sure you use good brass like Lapua or Hornady Match brass.2185. Remarks: max charge; reduced load. .308 Winchester 125 & 130 GR (Speer Reloading Manual #14) reloading data with 28 loads. Using bullets from Speer. Powders include Accurate, Hodgdon, Vihtavuori, IMR, Alliant, Winchester.Hodgdon Varget Alliant Reloder® 15 IMR 4064 42.9 2472 47.5 2671 44.3 2416 47.4 2581 37.1 2342 41.7 2561 39.6 2405 42.4 2558 38.5 2342 41.6 2513 308 Winchester 24" SAAMI chamber Universal Receiver test barrel COAL Tested 2.810" | Federal 210 Primer | Federal Brass ... LOAD DATA (GR) Bullet Diameter: 308"Nov 12, 2009. #5. Re: 5r 308 loads for Barnes TSX 168 gr bullets?? I am running the 168gr tipped TSX's for hunting in Winchester brass, CCI BR2 Primers, 44gr Varget, OAL 2.820 for the bolt gun and 2.800 for my DPMS SASS (Mag length is shorter than my AE) and like 5r says both shoot a ragged little holes 100-600 yards.308 WINCHESTER- 3XF Lapua Brass 2.832” OALWARNING: For reference purposes only, read disclaimer above, only safe in test gun. 5-shot group sizes are measured center-to-center in inches: Load: Bullet: Powder: Primer: Velocity (FPS) SD: Distance: Group 1: Group 2: AVG: 1: 175 SMK: 43.0 Varget: Wolf LR: 2588: 8.7: 100 yds.917.857.887: 2: 175 SMK ...Well-Known Member. Jul 16, 2011. #6. 46gr or varget behind a 150gr SST and lapua brass and Fed210 primers give me a one hole group in my 20" Tikka varmint at a touch over 2800fps. Awesome load. Hodgdon list a starting charge of 44-47c for varget and a 150bt head."Powders effective in the .308 have a much narrower burn rate range than those useful in the .30-06 cartridge," Emary says. "Unlike the .30-06 — which has the case capacity to effectively use a vast spectrum of propellants — you can't put a very slow burn-rate powder in the .308 and get much advantage.StaBALL Match is in the .223/.308 burn rate, especially comparable to Hodgdon’s incredibly popular but currently hard-to-find Varget. Varget is a tried-and-true, versatile stick power and highlighted in our Basic Rifle Reloading series .The H4350 41.5 grain/143 ELD-X load has always been a great shooting load in multiple 6.5 Creedmoors. I grain below max of varget. Fed 210/210M/GMM. 165 sierra Spitzer boat tail. Find the lands and back off 0.020. check mag length and set deeper of you must.Mar 6, 2022 · hello, i came up with a sub moa load for my .308. Remington 700ME 20" heavy barrel with 1-10 twist. Bullet: Hornady 178g ELD-M oal= 2.84 ogive= 2.210 VARGET= 44.8g BC (G1)= .547 velocity= 2613@74 primer= CCI BR2. the 2.84 is over normal col, but fits in my magazine and really tightened up the group .69" at 100 yds.Rifle Data. Rifle Data. Here you will find load data for some of the most recent cartridges on the market, with more being added each week. We are currently populating the cartridge drop-down menu with updated cartridge renderings, new propellants and bullets, and links to complimentary product pages. Cartridge.Shooters can amp up the performance of the .35 Whelen by handloading. Powders designed for mid-capacity cartridges, such as the .308 Winchester, excel in the .35 Whelen. IMR 4064, IMR 8208 XBR, and Hodgdon Varget are exceptional. I've found considerable disparity in capacities between various brass manufacturers.Use Maximum Loads with Caution. Be Alert: Publisher cannot be responsible for errors in published load data. Wt. .308 Winchester (Using 175/180 GR Nosler Bullets) reloading data with 27 loads. Using bullets from Nosler. Powders include Alliant, IMR, Hodgdon, Accurate, Winchester.Dec 6, 2016 · 308 Winchester load development: Sierra 168 gr. MatchKing with IMR 4064 and VARGET December 6, 2016 Bill Marr Bullet Selection , Cartridge Selection , Precision Rifles , Reloading 0 In the days before the 175 gr. Sierra MatchKing (SMK) , the 168 SMK ruled supreme in the 308 Winchester.Posts: 3,746. Post your favorite 175 grain BTHP .308 Win loads. I'm loading for my new Rem SPS Tactical .308 with the 20" barrel. I want to get 2500+ fps and good accuracy with the 175 grain Sierra Matchking. So post you pet loads please. Which ever load I pick, I'll chronograph and post pics of the groups.The .308 Winchester is about as All-American as you can get in the cartridge world. Like dozens of other cartridges, it came about by modifying the good old .30-06 Springfield. But this apple didn’t fall far from the tree. The .30-06 case was merely shortened by 0.479 inch, and the shoulder angle was changed from 17.5 degrees to 20 degrees.Bolt Action Reloading - 308 Winchester is tested with the 175 gr Match King and IMR 8208 XBR. We use Federal Gold Medal Match as a baseline for performance. ... The Best Primer for Hodgdon Varget - .30-06 Springfield. Large Rifle Primer - Evaluating H4350 in .30-06 Springfield. 308 Winchester 175 SMK 8208 XBR.Green Dot debit card accounts are prepaid. The account must be loaded with funds for activation and usage. Green Dot accounts can be loaded and reloaded in a number of ways. The mo....308 Winchester (Using 130 GR Hornady Bullets) reloading data with 59 loads. Using bullets from Hornady SP. Powders include Vihtavuori, Accurate, Hodgdon, IMR, Alliant, WinchesterThe American Eagle average vel was 2820 fps. The following is the average velocity measured, the best three round group (100 yard) and the load data for the three loads. Winchester 147 FMJ factory: 2846 fps, 1.4 in group. Am Eagle 250 FMJ BT factory: 2820 fps, 1 in group.Sierra .308 195 gr. Tipped MatchKing (TMK) load development: 308 Winchester and VARGET. In Sierra .308 195 gr. Tipped MatchKing (TMK) REVIEW and load development: 308 Winchester and IMR 4064, we had a first look at the 195 gr. Tipped MatchKing (TMK) in the 308 Winchester. The results were quite impressive, the final load offered significant advantages at longer distances.308 Winchester Powder Minimum Maximum Charge (grains) Velocity (fps) Charge (grains) Velocity (fps) Benchmark 31.2 2082 34.7 2235 H322 30.3 2049 33.6 2203 A-2230 32.7 …Dec 20, 2014 · Building a Custom Remington 700 .308 Tactical Rifle; How to cut and crown a rifle barrel and install a brake; Troubleshooting a .308 rifle; I selected long proven match quality components: 175-grain Sierra Matchking (SMK) bullets, Lapua brass, Hodgdon Varget powder, Reloader 15 powder and Wolf large rifle primers.I (have) use(d) IMR-4064 for .308, 7.62x54R, and .30-'06, bolt or semi, with very acceptable results. While IMR-4895 will work very well, especially with lighter bullets, I have defaulted to IMR-4064 for all my full sized .30 caliber chamberings. I use IMR-4198 for the .30BR and 7.62x39.45.0grs Varget 168gr SMK Federal case, Fed 210 does 2650fps in 20" Savage. 3 Five shot groups @ 100yds fired back to back. It takes 46.3 gr of Varget to get 2650fps in my 20 inch Rem with the same components as above. Shot this awhile back at a little over 200yds with Rem.73. North East Alabama. Dec 22, 2009. #8. Re: .308 favorite accuracy loads. To get the same results I get with 44.8 of Varget I use 43.6 of the RL15, produces identical speeds and accuracy out of my Savage 10FCP with the 175 SMK's, Lapua brass, with Federal 210M primers, runs around 2710fps over my Chrony.Both Hodgdon and Sierra references provide the same load data for 150 and 155. I've got 2 rifles that shoot this load great but it's close to the top end of the load ... 155 SMK, Win Brass, 46.5 Varget, GM210M primer, 2.810 COAL. One rifle is 22.75" 1:11.25. Other rifle is 20" 1:11 twist.Nov 24, 2009 · 44.0 gr Varget w/175 SMK gives 2,710 fps out of .308 Blaser LSR 2 at 5,150 ft above sea level. 43.5 gr shoots 1/2 MOA or better in all of my .308's. Note: 44.0 gr of Varget is on the "warm side" using sierra 175's and should be approached cautiously. This load shoots exactly .5 MOA higher than Black Hills 175 gr Match at 600 yards.New research suggests that women who spend time in the workforce experience less cognitive decline as they age. In the US, women make up nearly 47% of the workforce—more than ever ...The Hide Armory. Reloading Depot. Sniper's Hide is a community of Snipers of all kinds, focusing on long range shooting, accuracy, and ballistics. Founded by Frank Galli in 2000, Sniper's Hide has been offering informational videos, podcasts, and other support to its users in one location. Forum Statistics.May 28, 2009 · Re: .308, 168 gr match load recipe. My R700 AAC loves 168s, i shoot mostly 168Amax, but the same load works really well for 168SMKs in my gun.. 44.0 RL15, at 2.815, trimmed Win Cases and Fed Match primers. I boringly get 1/2moa consistenly at 100yads with either bullet, and it holds its own out to 600yards pretty well.308 Load Data for ARs. Successfully handloading for a 308 AR hinges on determining just the right amount of a compatible propellant. September 30, 2019 By …44 grains of Varget will push most bullets accurately in a bolt rifle. Stick around 42 to 43 for autoloaders. Dan Newburys ocw recipes: .308 Winchester using IMR 4895. 150 grain bullet, 46.6 grains (extrapolated from following loads, untested at this writing) 155 grain bullet, 45.6 grains. 168 grain bullet, 43.6 grains..308 Winchester (Using 110 GR Hornady Bullets) reloading data with 40 loads. Using bullets from Hornady V-Max, SP, RN, FMJ. Powders include IMR, Hodgdon, Alliant, AccurateSince the .308 Winchester (7.62 NATO) was developed from the .300 Savage cartridge, and Lyman's latest (2002) Reloading Handbook lists a maximum load (42.0 grains) of Varget as the "most accurate load" for the .300 Savage, I thought that Varget might end up being the "best" powder for my .300 Savage as well.May 28, 2021. #1. Hey guys, I'm new to reloading and wanted to pick some more knowledgeable brains. I'm currently attempting to develop a load for my Tikka T3x CTR in .308. My purpose is something I can just use one bullet for everything. I'm a pretty good shot, and still planning to hone it, so I'm not specifically worried about not placing my ...Early factory loads were advertised with 110-grain bullets at 3,340 fps, 150s at 2,860 fps, 180s at 2,610 fps and 200-grain bullets at 2,450 fps. However, those velocities are …Mar 3, 2011 · Re: 308 165 gr. SGK with Varget. I have loaded 46gr of varget with that bullet at 2.790coal. This was in a short barreled savage.Becareful and work up to this, load is on hot side. BTW that same load under a 168barnes ttsx bullet has showed better results on deer for us. the barnes load will shoot around .5moa at 100yds( 5 shot groups), the ...Here is my Federal brass 175 SMK load used in an AI-AE 26 in barrel. I found for my AI chamber .020 of the land worked best with most 308 bullets I tried. Brass Fed GMM .001 bump on the resize Primer CCI BR2 Powder Varget 42.8 Very Temp stable powder Bullet 175 SMK COAL 2.840 This .020 off the lands AVG FPS 2671 SD 8.4The 44.5 gr. IMR 4064 load looked great as well. Five shots into .409″ (.391 MOA) with a velocity of 2,756 feet/second and a SD of 8.1 feet/second. The best Varget group was .432″ (.413 MOA), this one was …Rifle Data. Rifle Data. Here you will find load data for some of the most recent cartridges on the market, with more being added each week. We are currently populating the cartridge drop-down menu with updated cartridge renderings, new propellants and bullets, and links to complimentary product pages. Cartridge.Lets look at the raw data for the three (3) federal .308 match loadings. And then I'll try to explain why the palma is not used. Here are the three loads. 168gr at 2600fps. 175gr at 2600fps. 155gr at 2950fps. At 1000 yards the total drop and energy for the three loads are: 168gr 456" 537 ft-lbs. 175gr 437" 609 ft-lbs."Powders effective in the .308 have a much narrower burn rate range than those useful in the .30-06 cartridge," Emary says. "Unlike the .30-06 — which has the case capacity to effectively use a vast spectrum of propellants — you can't put a very slow burn-rate powder in the .308 and get much advantage.Feb 25, 2017 · Lapua 308 brass CCI BR-2 Hornady 178g ELD-M believe to have found a node I like at 42.7 gr Varget. i've gone up to 43.0 with only very light pressure signs. but was starting to get more compressed than ideal for me. out of 24" brl i'm getting 2667 fps currently playing with seating. testing 5 off to 30 off the lands.Varget is the perfect powder for shooting the 223 Remington with heavy bullets in competitive matches. Outstanding performance and velocity can be obtained in such popular cartridges as the 22-250 Remington, 308 Winchester, 30-06, 375 H&H and many more. Available options: 749003615 749008050.Mar 11, 2011 · Re: Newb needs help 308 Win and Varget +168 Hor. HPBT. I've found 44 to 45 grains of varget give very good results and dont cause as much brass flow as 46 grains. I use factory and custom chambers so a milder load functions well in all. Well that and being lazy so doing alot of brass prep seems so boring.Feb 25, 2017. #5. z7.jled said: Just ordered some 178 ELD Match bullets to try out. I have been enjoying the 175 SMK's but wanted to try some new offerings. Current load: 175 SMK, Win Brass, CCI BR2/200, 45g of Varget. what have you all seen work with the ELD-Match bullets.Kimber-45 Discussion starter. 67 posts · Joined 2017. #1 · Apr 13, 2017. I've just started using Varget and am in the process of working up to maximum load. Hogdon says 46 grains behind a 168 BTHP bullet. I was planning on 41.5, 42.5,43.5,44.5,45.5 for test loads. I got as far as 42.5 and for the life of me can't see how I would even get 44 ...41 gr, good load as well, good accuracy. 42 gr, getting to heavy loads, accuracy declining. military loading of 175gr shows 46gr of WC846 (slower burning) I'm current using just under 40 gr, @ 39.8gr it's giving an easy kick, and good accuracy out to 200yds which is the max at my range.Re: H335 for 308. As mentioned by FLIGHT762 above, H335 is basicly WC844 which is a military powder for 223.If you go to WC846 you will find a more suitable 308 powder which throws just like H335,costs $94 for 8 lbs at Pat's Reloading. I find it to be just a little hotter than BLC2.Great barrel life.WARNING - Approach maximum loads with caution (Berger Bullets Reloading Manual 1st Edition) Be Alert: Publisher cannot be responsible for errors in published load data. Wt. .308 Winchester (185 GR Berger Bullets Data) reloading data with 24 loads. Using bullets from Berger. Powders include Hodgdon, IMR, Accurate, Ramshot, Norma, Alliant ...150 TSX or TTSX / 46.5 RL 15 / WW Brass / Fed 210 / 2,870 fps 22" bbl. "Perfection is Achieved Not When There Is Nothing More to Add, But When There Is Nothing Left to Take Away" Antoine de Saint-Exupery. IC B2. Re: Barnes TSX .308 150 gr Load data. Brad # 2432192 09/13/08. Joined: Mar 2008.Jlamb, Same data should apply, just make sure you're using powders suitable for the gas operation of the action; basically mid-range burning speeds such as 4895, Varget, and yes, RL-15. You should heed the advice to back down if you're using military 7.62mm brass, as it is a bit thicker than the commercial stuff. It's also good to use in autoloaders, since it's made with gas operation in mind.Kimber-45 Discussion starter. 67 posts · Joined 2017. #1 · Apr 13, 2017. I've just started using Varget and am in the process of working up to maximum load. Hogdon says 46 grains behind a 168 BTHP bullet. I was planning on 41.5, 42.5,43.5,44.5,45.5 for test loads. I got as far as 42.5 and for the life of me can't see how I would even get 44 .... Location: Tullahoma, Tennessee, United States. Posted April 12,Generally, I shoot for 2575-2600 fps w/the 185 jug in a .308 whi Sierra .308 195 gr. Tipped MatchKing (TMK) load development: 308 Winchester and VARGET. In Sierra .308 195 gr. Tipped MatchKing (TMK) REVIEW and load development: 308 Winchester and IMR 4064, we had a first look at the 195 gr. Tipped MatchKing (TMK) in the 308 Winchester. The results were quite impressive, the final load offered significant advantages at longer distances.1,888. 85. Feb 25, 2010. #6. Re: 308 with 110 vmax's. I use 48.0 gr. of Varget and get around 3200 fps out of a 26" bbl. Accuracy is excellent. You might also want to look at the Speer 125 TNT. Its also a great varmint round. 48.5 gr. Varget gives me a little over 3100 fps. This is with Lapua brass and 210M primers. The .308 Winchester is about as All-American as you Notes: Case trim length: 2.005; barrel length: 24" COAL: 2.810"; 210 GR Berger Match BT Long Range Target, Match VLD Target or Match Grade VLD Hunting. WARNING - Approach maximum loads with caution (Berger Bullets Reloading Manual 1st Edition) Be Alert: Publisher cannot be responsible for errors in published load data. Wt.Aug 6, 2010. #7. Re: Need recipe suggestions for 308/155 palma, varget. I used to use the 2155s with Win cases, CCI primers, 47.8 gr Varget, OAL 2.943 (0.015 from the lands) in my long throated Remmy. I now use 155 Scenars instead with the same recipie. With a 24" .308 Winchester, 2900 fps can be reached with...
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