195 eldm in 308

[6brshooter]

Went through the 308 load data section, never found these bullets mentioned. Saw alot about 200.20, 208, 185 jugs, and 178eldm, though. Anyone using these in a 308 or are they no good? Will be in a 20" 10tw ai, lapua brass and cci200 with imr 4064, or am I better off going with a 175smk/tmk or 178 eldm?

 

[Guns&WhiteWater]

I haven’t used the 195 ELD’s, but I had good success using 195 TMK’s in my 308. Had to single load them due to long OAL where they gave me the best results. Sorry I couldn’t offer more help with the Hornady’s.

 

[Dogtown]

Food for thought on that combo...

 

[6brshooter]

Appreciate it gents. Couldn't find much about this bullet, looks good on paper, but did read a thread on 6br.com and several guys said it was garbage and only fit for fireforming. I believe I'll stick with a 168eldm/tmk or 178eldm, those should work with my powder option better.

 

[Dogtown]

Generally, .30cal bullets heavier than 180gr tend to be more for magnums like .300WM and .300NM.

 

[6brshooter]

Generally, .30cal bullets heavier than 180gr tend to be more for magnums like .300WM and .300NM.

True, but there's plenty of guys running 208 in 308. Appears they are using a bit slower powder and longer barrels. That 195 looked like a cost effective option to 185 jugs, initially, but seeing how no one is using it, that tells me everything I need to know.