I have a colt copper 2012 308,getting ready for ladder test using 3 different powders
Varget-starting at 41 gr up in.5 gr increments to 44
Vihtavuori n150-starting at 41gr up in .5 gr increments to 45 gr
Cfe 223-starting at 46.5 up in .5 gr increments to 49 gr
Bulletts-Berger 168 grain bt target
Lapua brass
These are what I have for supplies ,I used a hornady oal gauge and get 2.950 tight to lands I want the rounds to fit in mag so would like to start with coal of 2.850 but all the books say to use 2.810. Will 2.850 be a good place to start.i have always followed the specs given in loading books so I am looking for some help or suggestions.thank you in advance
Varget-starting at 41 gr up in.5 gr increments to 44
Vihtavuori n150-starting at 41gr up in .5 gr increments to 45 gr
Cfe 223-starting at 46.5 up in .5 gr increments to 49 gr
Bulletts-Berger 168 grain bt target
Lapua brass
These are what I have for supplies ,I used a hornady oal gauge and get 2.950 tight to lands I want the rounds to fit in mag so would like to start with coal of 2.850 but all the books say to use 2.810. Will 2.850 be a good place to start.i have always followed the specs given in loading books so I am looking for some help or suggestions.thank you in advance
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