I know I am going to have to find a load my rifle likes. I have a rem 700 5r 24" barrel in .308. It's favorite load for 100 yards is 41.5g of varget pushing a 175 smk. I am looking for a good 1000 yard load, what has everyone else used at this range?
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Re: 1000 yard load
If you, the rifle and the load all shoot well at 100...what are you looking for a new load for?
Send it to a grand. If it doesn't work...start practicing at a shorter distance cause the gun and load shouldn't be the problem.
If you, the rifle and the load all shoot well at 100...what are you looking for a new load for?
Send it to a grand. If it doesn't work...start practicing at a shorter distance cause the gun and load shouldn't be the problem.
Re: 1000 yard load
168 Custom Comp 44.5gr Varget
155 Palma 45.5gr Varget
168 AMAX 44.6gr Varget.
No problem getting to 1000 and beyond but 175s would be ideal.
168 Custom Comp 44.5gr Varget
155 Palma 45.5gr Varget
168 AMAX 44.6gr Varget.
No problem getting to 1000 and beyond but 175s would be ideal.
Re: 1000 yard load
I just don't know what the velocity would be using such a small powder load, thought some extra velocity could help
I just don't know what the velocity would be using such a small powder load, thought some extra velocity could help
Re: 1000 yard load
I strongly suspect that you will want 44.5-45.0 gr Varget (possibly up to 45.5 gr) to push 175s fast enough for 1000 yards service.
I strongly suspect that you will want 44.5-45.0 gr Varget (possibly up to 45.5 gr) to push 175s fast enough for 1000 yards service.
Re: 1000 yard load
I loaded some up at 44g of varget I'll let y'all know how it goes
I loaded some up at 44g of varget I'll let y'all know how it goes
Re: 1000 yard load
<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: TJB</div><div class="ubbcode-body">I loaded some up at 44g of varget I'll let y'all know how it goes </div></div>
If its anything like when I tried 45grs Varget with 168s it wont be pretty, if I were you Id try 47.5grs of 2000MR and switch to the 178 Hornady HPBT.
<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: TJB</div><div class="ubbcode-body">I loaded some up at 44g of varget I'll let y'all know how it goes </div></div>
If its anything like when I tried 45grs Varget with 168s it wont be pretty, if I were you Id try 47.5grs of 2000MR and switch to the 178 Hornady HPBT.
Re: 1000 yard load
Hopefully I'll make it out to the range soon and will let everyone know the results
Hopefully I'll make it out to the range soon and will let everyone know the results
Re: 1000 yard load
Using 43gr Varget and 175SMK works great for my Savage 12 F T/R 30in barrel.
Jeff
Using 43gr Varget and 175SMK works great for my Savage 12 F T/R 30in barrel.
Jeff
Re: 1000 yard load
I started with heavier loads, but learned over time that the gun was happier, and I was happier, with lower charge weights.
42.5 grains of Varget under a 175 bullet happens to be my 1000 yard load for the .308 and it's the best one I've come up with in the 5R that I shoot. My buddy uses 41.5 grains, but has a barrel that's five inches longer than my 5R. Both loads shoot great at 1000 yards.
Heavier charges yielded no improvement in performance, except on very windy days, of course.
I started with heavier loads, but learned over time that the gun was happier, and I was happier, with lower charge weights.
42.5 grains of Varget under a 175 bullet happens to be my 1000 yard load for the .308 and it's the best one I've come up with in the 5R that I shoot. My buddy uses 41.5 grains, but has a barrel that's five inches longer than my 5R. Both loads shoot great at 1000 yards.
Heavier charges yielded no improvement in performance, except on very windy days, of course.
Re: 1000 yard load
<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: Rugrat</div><div class="ubbcode-body">I started with heavier loads, but learned over time that the gun was happier, and I was happier, with lower charge weights.
42.5 grains of Varget under a 175 bullet happens to be my 1000 yard load for the .308 and it's the best one I've come up with in the 5R that I shoot. My buddy uses 41.5 grains, but has a barrel that's five inches longer than my 5R. Both loads shoot great at 1000 yards.
Heavier charges yielded no improvement in performance, except on very windy days, of course.</div></div> What length barrel are you shooting? 30"? What kind of velocity are you getting from that load?
<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: Rugrat</div><div class="ubbcode-body">I started with heavier loads, but learned over time that the gun was happier, and I was happier, with lower charge weights.
42.5 grains of Varget under a 175 bullet happens to be my 1000 yard load for the .308 and it's the best one I've come up with in the 5R that I shoot. My buddy uses 41.5 grains, but has a barrel that's five inches longer than my 5R. Both loads shoot great at 1000 yards.
Heavier charges yielded no improvement in performance, except on very windy days, of course.</div></div> What length barrel are you shooting? 30"? What kind of velocity are you getting from that load?
Re: 1000 yard load
Here is my recipe for my 5R
Collet neck sized R-P brass trimmed to 2.008
CCI BR2 primer
43.5gns varget
175 SMK
2.232" ogive, 2.808" COAL
2567 fps
Also try this one
Collet neck sized R-P brass trimmed to 2.008
CCI BR2 primer
47.5gns CFE 223
175 SMK
2.252" ogive, 2.828" COAL
2730 fps
Here is my recipe for my 5R
Collet neck sized R-P brass trimmed to 2.008
CCI BR2 primer
43.5gns varget
175 SMK
2.232" ogive, 2.808" COAL
2567 fps
Also try this one
Collet neck sized R-P brass trimmed to 2.008
CCI BR2 primer
47.5gns CFE 223
175 SMK
2.252" ogive, 2.828" COAL
2730 fps
Re: 1000 yard load
<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: MitchAlsup</div><div class="ubbcode-body">I strongly suspect that you will want 44.5-45.0 gr Varget (possibly up to 45.5 gr) to push 175s fast enough for 1000 yards service. </div></div>
Roger That... and that is 44gr for a DI gun... gas gun for those in Rio Linda.
<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: MitchAlsup</div><div class="ubbcode-body">I strongly suspect that you will want 44.5-45.0 gr Varget (possibly up to 45.5 gr) to push 175s fast enough for 1000 yards service. </div></div>
Roger That... and that is 44gr for a DI gun... gas gun for those in Rio Linda.
Re: 1000 yard load
My 1000 yard shooting has been limited,but I use 42.9 g go Varget and had no trouble getting there
I have a 20 MOA base on my 700 5r and it takes 39.5 MOA @ 1000
My 1000 yard shooting has been limited,but I use 42.9 g go Varget and had no trouble getting there
I have a 20 MOA base on my 700 5r and it takes 39.5 MOA @ 1000
Re: 1000 yard load
TJB,
Lots of great component combinations for the 308. When you do settle on some to try, take a look at this article. It's the best "how to" article I've ever read on the subject.
6.5x47
http://www.accurateshooter.com/technical-articles/long-range-load-development/
TJB,
Lots of great component combinations for the 308. When you do settle on some to try, take a look at this article. It's the best "how to" article I've ever read on the subject.
6.5x47
http://www.accurateshooter.com/technical-articles/long-range-load-development/
Re: 1000 yard load
I shoot 44.5 grs Varget behind a 175 SMK.
I shoot 44.5 grs Varget behind a 175 SMK.
Re: 1000 yard load
My go to load in my GAP 5R 22" 1-11.25" twist barrel is:
Lapua brass - Full length sized
CCI BR2 Primer
45.1 gr Varget
175 SMK
2.224" to ogive
2710 fps
Just flat out shoots. This load is compressed but have never seen a pressure sign once in anything from 20 deg to 115 deg, gotta love Varget.
My go to load in my GAP 5R 22" 1-11.25" twist barrel is:
Lapua brass - Full length sized
CCI BR2 Primer
45.1 gr Varget
175 SMK
2.224" to ogive
2710 fps
Just flat out shoots. This load is compressed but have never seen a pressure sign once in anything from 20 deg to 115 deg, gotta love Varget.
