I'm planning to reload my 308 win soon since match ammo price is very expensive, any good recipe out there especially for 20" Remington 700 LTR barrel?
Thank you for all your help.
Thank you for all your help.
308 win load recipe for 20" barrel
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Re: 308 win load recipe for 20" barrel
43.0g varget and 175/178g bullet runs well in every 308 I have around here. Start under and work up, but I bet you will find a good charge somewhere near there.
Cost will be a considerably less than buying black hills or fed gold.
43.0g varget and 175/178g bullet runs well in every 308 I have around here. Start under and work up, but I bet you will find a good charge somewhere near there.
Cost will be a considerably less than buying black hills or fed gold.
Re: 308 win load recipe for 20" barrel
Thanks 331V8.
I always use Fed gold 168gr and never tried 175/178gr, would 1:12 twist short barrel be able to stabilize 175/178gr?
Thanks 331V8.
I always use Fed gold 168gr and never tried 175/178gr, would 1:12 twist short barrel be able to stabilize 175/178gr?
Re: 308 win load recipe for 20" barrel
Thank you for the clarification RyeDaddy, I've been wanting to try heavier bullet but a bit hesitant because of all different opinions I have read.
Thank you for the clarification RyeDaddy, I've been wanting to try heavier bullet but a bit hesitant because of all different opinions I have read.
Re: 308 win load recipe for 20" barrel
I use 45 grains of varget with a 175 smk in my 20" remington 308, with lapua brass and winchester large rifle primers, for right at 2600 fps, just enough to get to 1000 yards. I did a lot of research before working up loads and found most were using 44-45 grains of varget, so I started at 44. I've shot the same load with federal large rifle match(210m?) And cci br2's with no pressure signs in my rifle.
I use 45 grains of varget with a 175 smk in my 20" remington 308, with lapua brass and winchester large rifle primers, for right at 2600 fps, just enough to get to 1000 yards. I did a lot of research before working up loads and found most were using 44-45 grains of varget, so I started at 44. I've shot the same load with federal large rifle match(210m?) And cci br2's with no pressure signs in my rifle.
Re: 308 win load recipe for 20" barrel
<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: mp40</div><div class="ubbcode-body">What do you guys think about Reloder 15? </div></div>
varget, 4064, R 15 are all suitable for this -
you may not be completely familiar with the site - all this info is in the reloading depot sub- category with about 10 pages of 308 loads - read and enjoy!
<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: mp40</div><div class="ubbcode-body">What do you guys think about Reloder 15? </div></div>
varget, 4064, R 15 are all suitable for this -
you may not be completely familiar with the site - all this info is in the reloading depot sub- category with about 10 pages of 308 loads - read and enjoy!
Re: 308 win load recipe for 20" barrel
Prob be a good idea to mention your brass. 44.5 in win brass is a lot different than 44.5 in federal brass.
Prob be a good idea to mention your brass. 44.5 in win brass is a lot different than 44.5 in federal brass.
Re: 308 win load recipe for 20" barrel
Here are my loads to date:
Rifles
1. 20" 10-twist LR-308
2. 20" 1/8 twist Custom LR-308 (M110 build for service rifle comps)
LC Brass or Win Brass
Win LR primers
COAL=2.83"
175gr SMK +
43.5gr Varget
45.5gr BLC (2)
47.5gr 2000MR
49.3gr 2000MR (Very stout...work up to this load)
40.6gr & 40.8gr AR-comp COAL = 2.78"
180gr SST
47.5gr 2000MR
180gr Barnes TTSX
44.6gr 2000MR
45.4gr 2000MR
Hope this helps.
Here are my loads to date:
Rifles
1. 20" 10-twist LR-308
2. 20" 1/8 twist Custom LR-308 (M110 build for service rifle comps)
LC Brass or Win Brass
Win LR primers
COAL=2.83"
175gr SMK +
43.5gr Varget
45.5gr BLC (2)
47.5gr 2000MR
49.3gr 2000MR (Very stout...work up to this load)
40.6gr & 40.8gr AR-comp COAL = 2.78"
180gr SST
47.5gr 2000MR
180gr Barnes TTSX
44.6gr 2000MR
45.4gr 2000MR
Hope this helps.
Re: 308 win load recipe for 20" barrel
George63, I will check out the reloading depot.
Thank you guys.
George63, I will check out the reloading depot.
Thank you guys.
