Hey guys-
I have been doing a bit or research here about the ladder tests and OCW. I have some 175gr SMKs and 155gr Scenars that I would like to work up in my Savage 10FP (stock barrel, 1-10 twist). Based on what I have read here, I want to try the following for the first ladder tests:
For the .308WIN 175gr SMKs:
Benchmark 37-45gr in .5gr increments
Varget 38-46gr in .5gr increments
IMR4895 38-45gr in .5gr increments
BL-C(2) 39-45gr in .5gr increments
For the .308WIN 155gr Scenars:
Benchmark 39-46gr in .5gr increments
Varget 43-50gr in .5gr increments
IMR4895 42.5-49.5gr in .5gr increments
BL-C(2) 44-51gr in .5gr increments
I realize these are alot of different powders and I am starting low to make sure I can tell when I get pressure signs. Is there anything you guys see in my plan that is just rediculous, charge-wise?
Also, From reading the info here, it sounds like the minimum MV to get to 1000yds for 175gr SMK is 2700fps and for the 155gr Scenar is somewhere around 2900fps. Can anyone confirm this?
Also, any other information about my plans are welcomed and appreciated.
Thank you
I have been doing a bit or research here about the ladder tests and OCW. I have some 175gr SMKs and 155gr Scenars that I would like to work up in my Savage 10FP (stock barrel, 1-10 twist). Based on what I have read here, I want to try the following for the first ladder tests:
For the .308WIN 175gr SMKs:
Benchmark 37-45gr in .5gr increments
Varget 38-46gr in .5gr increments
IMR4895 38-45gr in .5gr increments
BL-C(2) 39-45gr in .5gr increments
For the .308WIN 155gr Scenars:
Benchmark 39-46gr in .5gr increments
Varget 43-50gr in .5gr increments
IMR4895 42.5-49.5gr in .5gr increments
BL-C(2) 44-51gr in .5gr increments
I realize these are alot of different powders and I am starting low to make sure I can tell when I get pressure signs. Is there anything you guys see in my plan that is just rediculous, charge-wise?
Also, From reading the info here, it sounds like the minimum MV to get to 1000yds for 175gr SMK is 2700fps and for the 155gr Scenar is somewhere around 2900fps. Can anyone confirm this?
Also, any other information about my plans are welcomed and appreciated.
Thank you