M40a37a5 loads

[Aceshigh109]

Gentlemen,
I've looked through the various threads and tried the search function and no luck….doesn't mean it's not there , just I didn't find it, so if anyone has a link point me that way, other than that…my question.. seeing the number
of M40a3/a5 copies/clones, including mine that are around, does anyone have any good loads as starting point?
My barrel, 24'' from the lug, 6 groove 1-12. Looking for loads using the 175 Sierra HPBT… Open to other suggestions as well,.. bear in mind that over here (Italy right now) Vihtavuori is readily available, some Norma powders too, though expensive here, 100$ a Lb.. I have federal primers and both federal and Lapua cases

Any good loads developed for the M40s would be appreciated….

Thanks

 

[Aceshigh109]

Fuck me, talk about stoney ground……...

 

[OutlawTen5]

.308 Winchester Cartridge Guide
http://m14forum.com/ammunition/78688-m118lr-duplication-load-2.html

 

[Aceshigh109]

Thanks...

 

[OutlawTen5]

OCW Overview - Dan Newberry's OCW Load Development System

 

[Coldfuzion]

I shoot a Raven Rifles built M40a5, and worked up a good load at 44.1gr varget, LC 09 lot brass, 175smk, and Fed 210m primer, FWIW.

 

[Aceshigh109]

Thank you guys, I'll be checking out what you've said.

 

[Killswitch Engage]

Man there ain't no damn way you can't find a starting point for your 308 here. You haven't looked dude. Your m40gery isn't anything special spec wise so any run of the mill 175 load will work. 43.3gr varget in a fed case if you can get varget. Don't reinvent the wheel.