AR 308 reloading questions

[mattsnuked]

What avg. velocity are you running with 168 SMK and Varget on a 308 AR. Or I guess what would be a good spot to stay around if the load had acceptable accuracy? I was testing out some loads and about the max I could get was 2640. I couldn't find a lot of info regarding AR 308 loads on here. I was also thinking about trying the 175 SMK as well.
Please share your loads and info.
Thanks.

 

[mattsnuked]

Re: AR 308 reloading questions

No one reloading for the AR10?

 

[daxromana]

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barrel length?

 

[mattsnuked]

Re: AR 308 reloading questions

24" barrel

 

[MitchAlsup]

Re: AR 308 reloading questions

2600-2650 is the "standard" velocity range for a near max 168 loading in a 24" barrel. For example FGMM 168 generally shoots in this velocity range in factory bolt guns.

Super slick barrels (lapped barrels, custom chambers) can eak out a little more.

Pushing the edge of pressure can also eak out a little more.

 

[Strangedays]

Re: AR 308 reloading questions

I have an 18" barrel on my DPMS LR-308 and I just last week got the best load down, I am shooting the 168 AMAX, H4895, 43.0 grains, 2.828 OAL. I shot at 160 yards a group of five under 3/4 of an inch and two of the shots same hole third shot was at 0.222 from the first two, last two rounds moved out a little bit as the barrel got warm.

 

[Pat M]

Re: AR 308 reloading questions

41.5gr R-15 , Fedral brass and primers, 175gr HPBT Sierra

24" DPMS

 

[mattsnuked]

Re: AR 308 reloading questions

Mitch, this is what I was looking for, thanks.


<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: Pat M</div><div class="ubbcode-body">41.5gr R-15 , Fedral brass and primers, 175gr HPBT Sierra

24" DPMS </div></div>
What velocity is this running? I am getting ready to try out some 175 SMK.

 

[Pat M]

Re: AR 308 reloading questions

average 2648 at 80 degrees out, 1472 elevation

 

[mattsnuked]

Re: AR 308 reloading questions

Thanks.

Ever try Varget?

 

[Ghogs Nightmare]

Re: AR 308 reloading questions

Havent chroned but heres some loads:
These arent the greatest..but some I've come up with while experimenting:

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Shot w/ DPMS LR308 24"...from the 2nd group buy here on the hide.

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Workin on some for the 16" now too