Which charge weight?

[918v]

I worked up a .308 load using the Berger 185gr Juggernaut, Varget, CCI BR primers, Win brass and a 2.925" OAL. I loaded from 41.6 to 43.8grs of Varget, figuring on 2500-2600 FPS with no pressure signs. At 43.8grs I got the slightest hint of primer cratering, but no sticky bolt. Which powder charge should I go with and why:

 

[thrusty]

To me, your OCW looks like it could be 41.8 or 42.4. Not necessarily due to group sizes, but because shot placement of the higher and lower charged loads seems to be consistent around them.

 

[Sniper Uncle]

I agree with thrusty. I also liked the 43.6 group, if the pressure is good.

 

[918v]

I'm gonna load 10 at 41.7grs, 42.3grs, and 43.5grs. And then I'll shoot some real groups.