double check on my load charge

[stradibarrius]

I have a Sako TRG22 in .308 w/26" barrel
'and have been using 43.5 gr of H4895 pushing SMK 175. I have had some issues with difficult bolt lift and extraction. Once brass breaks free it comes out and ejects fine.
Do other use 43.5 grains of H4895? Is that too much? OH yeah, IMI match brass, CCI BR2.
Also looking for load data on Nosler RFD 175gr

 

[rijndael]

H4895 in the low 43.x's is a common load for the 175 SMK, but it's the higher node. You may want to try the lower node, somewhere around 42 grains.

 

[Sheldon N]

It's above book max and you're getting pressure signs. Yes, it's too much.

http://www.hodgdonreloading.com/data/rifle

 

[stradibarrius]

thanks