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.Does anyone have a link to load data for the 178gr ELD-m with Varget and CCI BR-2 primers. I went to Hogden web site and they only listed 4064 power for the 178 ELD-M. ... Hornady 11 Manual lists 178 ELD-X under .308 Winchester, and in Service Rifle, it lists 178 ELD-M - Varget loads for both. Shoot the ELD-X with the same charge, and …My duplicate for FGM is: Case: Federal. Primer: Federal 210. Bullet: 168 grain SMK. Powder: 44.5 grains of Varget, or 45 grains of RL-15. COL: 2.800. Velocity: 2,600 fps. *Note â€" you would have to tailor the powder load by a couple of tenths to match your barrel length if it is longer or shorter than 24â€.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.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. Threads.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 ...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. Threads. 475,424.Winchester had a crafty, two-pronged strategy for the .243 Win., and it worked. Winchester thought of the .243 Win. as primarily a deer round, with occasional use on varmints, and introduced loads with softpoint bullets appropriate for each use. The deer load had a 100-grain bullet at a listed 3,070 fps and an 80-grain varmint load at 3,500 fps.The absolute best loads for my old Tikka Scout 308 were... 100-200 yard paper punching: 44gr Varget, Win brass, Fed 210M primer, 168 AMAX or BTHP, 2.820" 600+ steel: 45.0-45.5gr Varget, Lapua brass, Fed 215M primer, SMK 155 Palma, 2.820" <-- yes, 215M large rifle 'mag' primer Both averaged 0.4" groups at 100 yards and 1.1" at 200 …Barrel is a 26" Barlein 5R 1-11.25 twist with a little over 7500 rounds on it. Work up both powders and a 190 SMK in 1 gr. increments, plotted the data and put a trend line to it. The powders give the following velocities at 62,000 psi: Varget: 2768 fps. AR Comp: 2706 fps. AR Comp seems to be faster buring..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 know, from perusing load data tables and personal experience, that Hodgdon Varget is a very versatile rifle powder. I thought it would be interesting to document how well it performs in the most popular rifle cartridges. ... Hodgdon CFE223 is a relatively new powder and I have not tried it in the .308 Win. As the table shows, Varget and H4895 ...Sep 26, 2011 · Barrel is a 26" Barlein 5R 1-11.25 twist with a little over 7500 rounds on it. Work up both powders and a 190 SMK in 1 gr. increments, plotted the data and put a trend line to it. The powders give the following velocities at 62,000 psi: Varget: 2768 fps. AR Comp: 2706 fps. AR Comp seems to be faster buring.In my Remington 308 VSS I use Sierra 168-grain MKs over 47-grains of BL-C#2 powder and a Federal 210 standard primer. Don't use the 210M the load shoots better with the 210 standard primer. I had the rifle rebarreled with a HART 1 in 12" twist and the load still shoots one hole. The Hornady A-Max 168-grain also shoots very well with this loading.Forums. 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.Dec 22, 2013. #9. Been down the range to test some of my loads, In case anyone else is following this post and is interested - now or in the future, I have managed to get a group just under a half inch using 44.0GR Varget, Federal match primers, Lapua brass, seating 165gr SST Hornady heads at 2.800" COL.Lapua Palma brass, CCI SRMag primer 43.5g to 43.9g Varget very good in my AI/AT. 44gr Varget in Hornady match brass very good but too HOT! Loads safe in my rifle, suggest you load by manufactures data (my loads are above recommended Maximum and I cannot guarantee their safety, so beware!Tested yesterday, 55 degrees, 43.9g …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.Varget 46.5 MAX. 2892 ** 44.5 * 2777 42.5 2661 IMR 4064 48.0 MAX. 2920 ** 46.0 2830 ** 44.0 * 2740 RL15 46.0 MAX. 2958 44.0 2843 42.0 * 2728 TAC 46.0 MAX. 2996 44.0 2883 42.0 * 2771 Nosler 308 Win - 150/155 grain 30 Cal. (.308") B A RE L ength /Mak B .C Ac c u B ond® 0 .4 3 5 B allistic Tip ® 0 .4 3 5 C T® Ballistic Silvertip® 0 .4 3 5 C u ...40X Guy. Jun 15, 2015. #2. Search for forum member Amlevin on here and shoot him a PM as he was into the CFE-223 powder behind 168 class bullets. I tried exact same load based off some comments he posted and my .308 has never shot better! 46.8 grains of CFE-223 in Lapua brass with Fed 210 Match primer and 168 A-Max. Incredible load.My Lee powder measure was set to throw a charge of 24 grains of Varget. When switched to Precision, it consistently threw 23.5 grains. That's about a 2.1% difference. 24-ish grains (+/-) of Varget paired with a 77-grain Sierra MatchKing is a classic precision .223 load. It tends to shoot well in just about any rifle.Tried the 178 ELDX in my GAP 10 .308 20" bbl 1:11.25 twist, suppressed (Ultra7) using Varget. Best load I ended up with was 42.4 gr giving me 2510 fps, SD of 6 fps and 1/2" MOA at 200 yds. Used Lapua brass, 210M primers with a COAL 2.790 to meet mag requirements. With the suppressor, the load is a bit hot and leaves slight marks on the case head..308 Winchester (24-Inch Barrel) reloading data with 71 loads. Using bullets from Nosler Ballistic Tip, Sierra spitzer, Speer spitzer boat-tail, Sierra spitzer flatbase, Speer spitzer flatbase. Powders include Hodgdon, Vihtavuori, Accurate, Alliant, IMR, WinchesterI know, from perusing load data tables and personal experience, that Hodgdon Varget is a very versatile rifle powder. I thought it would be interesting to document how well it performs in the most popular rifle cartridges. ... Hodgdon CFE223 is a relatively new powder and I have not tried it in the .308 Win. As the table shows, Varget and H4895 ...I load Barnes 130g TTSX for my 308 win. My rifle has a barrel length of 20 1/4 in and has a 1:11" twist rate. I have tried both Varget and 8208xbr but I get the best results from AA2230. I have a Chrony Beta Master Chronograph and get a MV of 3085 fps.In order to reduce recoil for a friend, I built 308 Win hunting ammo with the 125 grain Nosler Ballistic Tip. 50 grains of Varget yielded a bit over 3100 fps and superb accuracy. It too flattened a whitetail buck at about 120 yards or so. Recovered the bullet from the off-side hide after it had gone through both shoulder blades of the fat buck! Guy.308 Winchester load data, 30-caliber and .308 Win precision rifle information. ... Jerry Tierney has had to tweak his .308 Palma Varget load up to two full grains to maintain optimal velocity. Tech Note: If you use QuickLOAD, we suggest you select data for ADI 2208 rather than Hodgdon Varget. This, we’ve found, will give more realistic ...Aug 25, 2009. #5. Re: .308 and IMR 3031. 3031 is a bit on the fast burning side with 175gr's bullets. A slightly slower burning powder (Varget, 4895, R15, 4064) would give you better load density and higher velocities. 762frmafr.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 Win 125 gr TNT loads. I have the same Gun, and have tried 125 Nosler Ballistic Tips and Speer 130 Hollow Points. Tried Win 748 and BLC-2 (which by the way I think are about the same powder), and Varget. Nosler #6 lists 51.5 as Max for 748, using 125 gr. Ballistic Tips. My SPS shows no signs of excessive pressure with that load, however I ...Here's a load I developed for a shorter (24") barrel. Caliber: .308win. Rifle brand: PGWdti. Rifle Model: Coyote. Barrel length and twist: 24" 1:10" Krieger. Projectile brand, model and weight: Hornady 178gr ELD-M. Powder brand and weight: Varget 43.0gr. LOAD CONSIDERED HOT OR CLOSE TO MAX: No.The choice of powder for reloading .308 Winchester will depend on various factors such as bullet weight, desired velocity, and your specific firearm. However, some popular powders used for this cartridge include Varget, IMR 4064, and Hodgdon H4895. See 3,000+ New Gun Deals HERE. Contents [ show]Wt. Bullet. Powder Manufacturer. Powder. Charge. Velocity (FPS) .308 Winchester (165 GR Sierra Data - Edition V) reloading data with 0 loads. Using bullets from . Powders include.Beginner. Dec 18, 2004. 29. 0. I found that my Ruger Compact .308 really likes Nosler Ballistic Tip bullets in the 125 gr. weight. With 48.5 gr. of Varget and a COL of 2.835", I'm getting .80" groups at 100 yards. Not bad for a 16.5" barreled rifle. From this short 16.5" barrel, these bullets will achieve 2900 FPS.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 ...Wt. Bullet. Powder Manufacturer. Powder. Charge. Velocity (FPS) .308 Winchester (165 GR Sierra Data - Edition V) reloading data with 0 loads. Using bullets from . Powders include.Aug 6, 2014 · 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. Threads.Reloading Forum (All Calibers) . VV N140 vs. N150 for .223 and .308. Thread starter ... I've been using Varget for my .223 an .308 loads up until this point, but my stash is running low. I'd like to re-up sooner rather than later, since it's a Presidential election year, but of course Varget and H4895 have moved to the "Unobtanium" column. ...279 posts · Joined 2008. #2 · Aug 1, 2009. I had a lot of trouble getting an accurate recipe for this weight bullet in my .308 (Saiga 16in.) but I finally got a combination that works well and is very accurate. Not sure if this will help you or not because the bullet was a 110 grain HP Sierra. I used 46.5 grains Varget, CCI#41 primer, and a ...Jun 3, 2012. #5. Re: IMR 4895 Loads for .308. At a hundred yards, the 41.5 gr. IMR 4895 load with a 168 SMK in the MWS is a lot more accurate than I am. (brass or primers don't seem to make any difference) Shooting 300+ you might need a hotter load though. There's a thread of go-to .308 loads going on now.Full Story: http://bit.ly/2P74nwBUR T-Shirts: https://bit.ly/2UEAkgWUR on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/ultimatereloaderThere are some powders that are no...Varget 46.0 MAX. 2826 ** 44.0 * 2747 42.0 2668 Big Game 52.5 MAX. 2904 ** 50.5 2809 ** 48.5 * 2714 ** Nosler 308 Win - 165/168 grain 30 Cal. (.308") Redu c ed Drag Fac tor™ 0 .5 0 5 B allistic Tip ® 0 .4 9 0 B A R E L en g th /M ak B .C A ccu B o n d ® 0 .4 7 5 A ccu B o n d ® Long Range 0.525 Ballistic Tip® 0 .4 7 5 C T® Ballistic ...Jun 7, 2012 · I plan to go back and reshoot all 3 and im probably going to load up a bigger group of the 37.6gr loads. YMMV. DMPS LR308 - 18" 1:10 Twist Free Float w/ trigger job. Hornady 165 gr SST .308. 2.750 OAL. 37.6gr Varget. Once fired FGGM Brass. CCI 200 Lg Rifle Primers. Show hidden low quality content.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.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.Mar 16, 2020 · So new rifle in 308 and get to start the ladder load process all over. 26" barrel, 1:10 bolt gun Lapua brass, new Federal match primers Sierra 175gr HPBT Varget Forster press, Redding die, Chargemaster powder throw. Been stalking the forums and seems I'm seeing listed charges from 43.1gr to 45gr behind 175gr SMK.Jan 21, 2008. Messages. 6,487. Location. Northeast. Apr 26, 2015. #4. Of course this is rifle specific, but in the several 308 's I have owned, I'm usually at 42-43gr with Varget, IMR 4895, or R15 using the 175 SMK's for competitive work and loaded to an OAL of 2.81". This I'd pretty much the spec for Federal Gold Medal Match.The proper burn rate powder for the .308 is a mid-range rifle powder, which gives the reloader a large selection of appropriate choices. Where is the best place to start? The Hodgdon Reloading Data Center (RDC) lists 21 different powder types that can be used in the .308 Winchester. All these powders are appropriate in the listed loads.I Use the 110 V-MAX (bc .290) 47 Grains of RL 15 (Magical .308 Powder) Nosler Brass (neck sized after firing in my chamber) OAL 2.750. Fed 210M primer. Velocity 3060. In the 308 case you can push the 110's to 3200 but those loads are getting a little hot and accuracy suffers.