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[Jackalope33B]

What bullets are you guys using when you reload for .308 for long range shooting?
Whats the pros and cons of the different types of bullets?
What bullet weight are you using?

 

[Gene Poole]

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178 A-Max. I was a die hard 175 SMK HPBT, but the A-Max does a little better in my opinion. My pet load for my 24 inch PSS (1:10) is 44.5 gn Varget, CCI BR2s, in Lapua brass (or, I've got a shitton of Austrian surplus 1979 cases that have served me very well) seated to 2.815.

 

[Niles Coyote]

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180 JLK LBT
175 SMK
168 berger VLD
155 Lapua scenar

The 180 jlk is a great wind cheater, BC of ~.580 but it can be difficult to find a seating depth if you can’t reach the lands.

I use the 168 berger vld as my hunting bullet that doubles as a target bullet as it has a BC that closely matches the Sierra 175 MK which is what I normally use.

155 Scenar, if you can push it fast 2850+ it will shoot flatter than the 175smk with a little wind hold advantage.

 

[ChrisGarrett]

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<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: Jackalope33B</div><div class="ubbcode-body">What bullets are you guys using when you reload for .308 for long range shooting?
Whats the pros and cons of the different types of bullets?
What bullet weight are you using? </div></div>

Lapua 150gr FMJ/BT LockBase.

Lapua 155gr Scenars.

Lapua 167gr Scenars.

Lapua 170gr FMJ/BT LockBase.

Lapua 185gr FMJ/BT D46.

Lapua 185gr Scenars.

Horandy 178gr AMAX.

Hornady 208gr AMAX.

Sierra 150gr MK.

Sierra 155gr Palma (2155).

Sierra 168gr MK.

Sierra 175gr MK.

Sierra 180gr MK.

Sierra 190gr MK.

I have acquired a bunch of them over the years and fiddle with them on a whim.

Chris

 

[ChadTRG42]

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<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: Jackalope33B</div><div class="ubbcode-body">What bullets are you guys using when you reload for .308 for long range shooting?
Whats the pros and cons of the different types of bullets?
What bullet weight are you using? </div></div>
It all boils down the personal preference. Do you want light and fast with less drop, or heavier and slow with less wind drift. For light and faster, guys run a 155 grain. For heavier and slow, the 175 is common. For better wind drift numbers, a 190 SMK is good. If you can get a 208 A-max to shoot good, then it's a good choice.