Best gun powder for reloading .308 winchester model 70 bullets?
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Perhaps your questions are better served in the re-loading section?
"Having no idea what powder to buy" suggests you may want to invest in a reputable reloading manual rather than relying on the kindness of strangers on the internets. I like Sierra and Hornady myself.
"Having no idea what powder to buy" suggests you may want to invest in a reputable reloading manual rather than relying on the kindness of strangers on the internets. I like Sierra and Hornady myself.
Varget, RL15, and power pro 2000MR are the best powders I've used for 308. H4895 also works well for lighter bullets (110-150gr). The others I mentioned seem to be the most universal though.
Soooo many powders work well with the .308, only your gun can tell you what it likes best. That being said...
http://www.snipershide.com/shooting/snipers-hide-reloading-depot/479-loads-308-winchester.html
http://www.snipershide.com/shooting/snipers-hide-reloading-depot/479-loads-308-winchester.html
+1 on 4895, 4064 and Varget. Even when Varget is unobtanium, one can usually find 4064. RL-15 isn't bad either.
This thread has over 800 replies. Its a sticky in the "Reloading Depot" section, BTW
http://www.snipershide.com/shooting/snipers-hide-reloading-depot/479-loads-308-winchester.html
http://www.snipershide.com/shooting/snipers-hide-reloading-depot/479-loads-308-winchester.html
Yep, buy a couple books. Never, ever, solely trust reloading information of the internet. Most books will give a short bit of important history (the .260 Remington load is relatively new and doesn't require a diminished load for safety in older firearms". They will also publish COAL's and most accurate load data. Use this forum fine tune what the books say. I usually buy a book a year, it keeps up with modern cartridges and confirms whats already been published. I keep a small folder for each caliber with load information and ballistic info for quick reference.
