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308 subsonic load

afv308

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gentlemen I just bought a shark suppressor for my 308 and just received it, I would like to know if any of you out their have a good load for subsonic 308 your feedback would greatly be appreciated.

thanks anthony
 
6.0g Bullseye
175g lead bullet
1050fps these are click and ......................thump through a can

These below were checked for speed and stability just this morning, haven't shot them through a can yet.

24.0g IMR4350
247g Accurate mold 240E
1080 fps

23.0g IMR4350
220g lead bullet
1100 fps
 
I use a 170 gr Hornaday or Sierra (30-30 projectile) with 9.8 grns of Trailboss. Works great, very quiet, good case fill and I don't have to worry about using any drilled out primer pockets. Only down point is that I have found that below 38 degrees they tend to go transonic for some reason.