.308 starting loads for 178 BTHP and 155 scenars

[jacq220]

going to be using varget, but i also have a pound of 4895 that i can mess with if there is a good pet load, but would prefer to stick w/ varget. couldnt find any data on the new hornady bullet and i got one coming.

i tried google, and i read the ENTIRE thread in the exterior ballistics forum and didnt see anyone talk about varget at all, at least not conclusivly enough for me to get a good starting load.

 

[Rob01]

Re: .308 starting loads for 178 BTHP and 155 scenars

Use 175 data and start below max and work up. Will be fine.

 

[jacq220]

Re: .308 starting loads for 178 BTHP and 155 scenars

that'll do thank you very much... thats what i was planning on doing, but always get nervous w/out HARD printed data in front of me.

 

[Dionis]

Re: .308 starting loads for 178 BTHP and 155 scenars

try 44.0 grains of Varget

 

[LRS_Ranger]

Re: .308 starting loads for 178 BTHP and 155 scenars

I found that 45.8gr Varget is a good mild load with 155's in my rifle... I started at 43.5 and went up from there..

 

[vman]

Re: .308 starting loads for 178 BTHP and 155 scenars

JACQ i have never seen Varget give early pressure signs in any rifle... but every rifle is different

For 155 Scenars i use 46.3 Gr Varget in Lapua Brass with Fed210M primers.
For 175 SMK i use 45.0 Gr Varget in Lapua Brass with Fed210M primers.

 

[SScott]

Re: .308 starting loads for 178 BTHP and 155 scenars

I like Varget for my .223 and .308, with my 175 SMK's I ended at 45.2 grains. at 2725 average with RP brass and CCI primers.
I believe the area you are looking for, for reloading data is at the very top of the page in the Reloading section called "Snipers hide relaoding depot", it breaks down to specific calibers.
SScott

 

[Timo Turl]

Re: .308 starting loads for 178 BTHP and 155 scenars

178 AMAX, Varget, CCI and Lapua brass...worked up from 42.0 to 45.0gr in 0.2 increments this week and saw no pressure signs. Loaded to 2.80 OAL. 45gr gave MV of 2720fps.