Sniper’s Hide is a community of Snipers of all kinds, focusing on long range shooting, accuracy, and ballistics. Founded by Frank Galli in 2000, Sniper’s Hide has been offering informational videos, podcasts, and other support to its users in one location. Forum Statistics. Threads.Jul 12, 2017 · Using mostly my Remington 700 AAC-SD 308 (20" barrel, 1/10 twist) and my 20" SPR build. For some time now I've been loading 175 gr SMK under 44.7 grs of Varget which nets me 2617 fps and an SD of 5. Hits targets at 1k consistently and is easy to shoot. Recently I discovered the new ELD line of bullets. More specifically the 208 gr ELDM with its ...Using mostly my Remington 700 AAC-SD 308 (20" barrel, 1/10 twist) and my 20" SPR build. For some time now I've been loading 175 gr SMK under 44.7 grs of Varget which nets me 2617 fps and an SD of 5. Hits targets at 1k consistently and is easy to shoot. Recently I discovered the new ELD line of bullets. More specifically the 208 gr ELDM with its ...First off, I am trying to develop a load for my AR-10 (308), 16" Rainier Select barrel 1:11" twist rate. I am currently running Lake City brass, Varget, 210M primers, and 168g Berger Hybrid targets but recently 168g BTHP cause they are cheaper to get my AR up and running.I never thought I'd walk off a fully loaded plane during the boarding process but I did just that to avoid another UK lockdown. Toward the end of 2020, here in the U.K., clouds on ...Lightweight bullets tested in the .30-06 Springfield included, left to right: Hornady 100-grain Short Jacket, Cutting Edge Bullets. 100-grain ESP Raptor, Nosler 110-grain Tipped Varmageddon, Hornady 110-grain V-MAX, Barnes 110-grain M/LE TAC-X FB. and Berger 115-grain Flat Base Target. It is truly remarkable that a 115-year-old cartridge ...Reread the disclaimer above, these loads are only considered safe in the test rifle. 175 grain SMK and IMR 4064 41.7 grain through 42.2 grain groups at 100 yards (above). 175 SMK and IMR 4064 43.5 grain through 44.1 grain groups at 100 yards (above). The 42.0 grain load shot very well, .421 MOA. The 42.6 grain load shot the best, .351 MOA.Armory » Reloading. [ARCHIVED THREAD] - Load data for 162 grain M2 AP 308 projos. ARCHIVED. Posted: 1/14/2013 11:07:11 AM EDT. Like the title says, does anyone have any load data for me to play around with loading pulled M2 AP from 30-06 into 308. I have commercial and LC brass, and 8208, CFE or TAC powders. Weapon will be LWRC REPR or KAC SR25.Select Filter by Cartridge or Powder to get started. 2. Select other category options to refine your search. 3. Select the "Get Load Data" button to view results. The load data will populate in the field below. If selections are changed, please select the button again to refresh. Grs. Grs.Here is detailed OCW testing/load data for 308 using Lapua small primer brass and 175smk and 175 TMK. 308win Bartlein 5R vs Krieger 4 Groove Accuracy Testing. So some of you may have seen the debate a few months back about which 308 barrel is more accurate.Reloading for gas-operated semi-autos is a bit more demanding than the same process in a bolt-action rifle. ... port pressure problems need never become an issue. With the 308 Winchester/7.62mm NATO in the M14 family (or in M1 Garands rebarreled to the smaller cartridge) or with the 30-06 in the M1, this means sticking to those powders in ...What are some efficient features of top-load washers? Learn about 5 efficient features of top-load washers in this article. Advertisement Front-load washing machines may be the sup...Forums. The Hide Armory. Reloading Depot. Sniper’s Hide is a community of Snipers of all kinds, focusing on long range shooting, accuracy, and ballistics. Founded by Frank Galli in 2000, Sniper’s Hide has been offering informational videos, podcasts, and other support to its users in one location.Do not exceed the loads listed even if your particular rifle shows no signs of excess pressure. Be Alert: Publisher cannot be responsible for errors in published load data. Wt. .308 Winchester Sierra Palma Data (Accurate Loading Guide #2) reloading data with 6 loads. Using bullets from Sierra "Palma". Powders include Accurate..308" 30 Spitzer BTSP 30 Spitzer SP Hot-Cor® 30 Grand Slam® SP/CANN Weight (grains) 165 Ballistic Coefficient 0.520 0.444 0.354 Sectional Density 0.248 COAL Tested 2.800" 2.685" Speer Part No. 2034 2035 2038 Propellant Case Primer Weight (grains) Muzzle Velocity (feet/sec) Weight (grains) Alliant Power Pro 2000-MR Federal Federal 210 45.7 ...The Hide Armory. Reloading Depot. Sniper’s Hide is a community of Snipers of all kinds, focusing on long range shooting, accuracy, and ballistics. Founded by Frank Galli in 2000, Sniper’s Hide has been offering informational videos, podcasts, and other support to its users in one location. Forum Statistics.Varget is the perfect powder for shooting the 223 Remington with heavy bullets in competitive matches. Outstanding performance and velocity can be obtained in such popular cartridges as the 22-250 Remington, 308 Winchester, 30-06, 375 H&H and many more. Made in Australia. Available in 1 lb. and 8 lb. containers..308 Winchester (Hodgdon Rifle Data) reloading data with 196 loads. Using bullets from Barnes TSX FB, Sierra SP, Sinterfire, Speer HP, Nosler BT, Nosler E-Tip, Sierra HPBT, Hornady SP, Barnes TTSX BT, Speer SP, Hornady BTSP, Swift SP, Hornady A-Max. Powders include Hodgdon.308 Winchester load data, 30-caliber and .308 Win precision rifle information. ... Jerry Tierney has had to tweak his .308 Palma Varget load up to two full grains to maintain optimal velocity. Tech Note: If you use QuickLOAD, we suggest you select data for ADI 2208 rather than Hodgdon Varget. This, we’ve found, will give more realistic ...Nov 4, 2004. 24,388. 6,737. Give IMR4895 a try, starting load with a 125 gr BT is 41.5 grs for a MV of 2600 fps. Another powder is Varget, starting load for 125 gr BT is 46.0 grs for a MV of 2800 fps. At these speeds, the 125 gr BT would work just fine for deer.I heard that it is an excellent powder for the 308, so I bought it as a substitute just in case I run out of Varget. I loaded a couple of rounds just to see if it can match my Varget load. Here's the bullet data: IMI Mil-Spec Brass. (sorted to within 1 grain of weight) Federal 210 match primer. 44.0 grain Reloader 15. 155 grain Lapua Scenar.Using mostly my Remington 700 AAC-SD 308 (20" barrel, 1/10 twist) and my 20" SPR build. For some time now I've been loading 175 gr SMK under 44.7 grs of Varget which nets me 2617 fps and an SD of 5. Hits targets at 1k consistently and is easy to shoot. Recently I discovered the new ELD line of bullets. More specifically the 208 gr ELDM with its ...Re: .308, 168 gr match load recipe I worked up a 168 load with Varget. I did all the tests and got it working great at 2725 fps. Then I read the label on the front of the jug. Same exact load= 168 smk w/ 46 …Full Story: https://bit.ly/3tW7pFLUR T-Shirts: https://bit.ly/2UEAkgWUR on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/ultimatereloaderTemperature affects powder and ve...Use TBBC and TBSS data ONLY for TBBC and TBSS bullets. Be Alert: Publisher cannot be responsible for errors in published load data. Wt. .308 Winchester 165 GR (Speer Reloading Manual #14) reloading data with 42 loads. Using bullets from Speer Spitz BTSP, Spitz SP or GS SP, Speer TBBC SP. Powders include Alliant, Accurate, …44.0 gr Varget w/175 SMK gives 2,710 fps out of .308 Blaser LSR 2 at 5,150 ft above sea level. 43.5 gr shoots 1/2 MOA or better in all of my .308's. Note: 44.0 gr of Varget is on the "warm side" using sierra 175's and should be approached cautiously. This load shoots exactly .5 MOA higher than Black Hills 175 gr Match at 600 yards.First off, I am trying to develop a load for my AR-10 (308), 16" Rainier Select barrel 1:11" twist rate. I am currently running Lake City brass, Varget, 210M primers, and 168g Berger Hybrid targets but recently 168g BTHP cause they are cheaper to get my AR up and running.Jul 25, 2014 · This is a hot load, so approach with caution... 175 SMK, Lapua brass, 45.9 gr of Varget, Fed 210m primers. This gives me 2730 fps and consistent .5 moa groups when I'm doing my part. This is out of a Remington 5r Milspec, 11.25 twist 24" barrel. I'm currently using this rifle and load for mid and long range F T/R.308 Win 125 gr TNT loads. I have the same Gun, and have tried 125 Nosler Ballistic Tips and Speer 130 Hollow Points. Tried Win 748 and BLC-2 (which by the way I think are about the same powder), and Varget. Nosler #6 lists 51.5 as Max for 748, using 125 gr. Ballistic Tips. My SPS shows no signs of excessive pressure with that load, however I ...Dec 31, 2012. #4. With re-15 I would start around 42.0grains up to 47 hrains.Dont start at the top,always work up and see what your rifle likes. 46-47 grains of varget is 2 to 3 grains off the chart. Hornady suggests the hottest load is 44.9.Now we all know that it is somewhat conservative,drop that charge by at least 4 grains and go up ...Loads for TBBC and TBSS bullets may not "track" with data for conventional bullets. Use TBBC and TBSS data ONLY for TBBC and TBSS bullets. Be Alert: Publisher cannot be responsible for errors in published load data. Wt. .308 Winchester 150 GR (Speer Reloading Manual #14) reloading data with 42 loads. Using bullets from Speer …308 Winchester 175 Sierra MatchKing Ladder Test with Varget and IMR 4064. I often utilize traditional methods to develop hand loads for my rifles. Normally, I'll load five rounds of a given charge in .3 grain increments for a given powder (some shooters load 3, or 6, for two three shot groups). Each string of rounds is fired into the same ...For an AR 308 my goto are Varget or 4064 for the bullet weight that you are looking to shoot. Reactions: steelsnob47. Powder_Burns Shoutbox Veteran. Supporter. Full Member. ... Also IMR 4166 seems to be the same burn rate as Varget. I have used 4166 in both bolt and AR-10 and the load data was the same as Varget. Both Varget and 4166 are very ...1. I am getting 2670 fps at 80 degrees w Pro Hunter from stainless 20 inch Remington 40 X barrel (reduced to 20 inches). 2640 fps at 38 degrees. 43 grains Varget at 78 degrees was a little too hot in my rifle w WW brass and Federal 210 Benchrest primers at 2.865 OCL. (2710 fps). Flat primers and one ejection mark out of three.1,888. 85. Feb 25, 2010. #6. Re: 308 with 110 vmax's. I use 48.0 gr. of Varget and get around 3200 fps out of a 26" bbl. Accuracy is excellent. You might also want to look at the Speer 125 TNT. Its also a great varmint round. 48.5 gr. Varget gives me a little over 3100 fps. This is with Lapua brass and 210M primers.Aug 22, 2013 · 44.5 grains of Varget or IMR 4064 or W748 there is a high node with Varget at or near 46 grains, Hodgdon's max... or 39.0 grains of IMR 3031 (slower, but very accurate to 300 yards, a great close range tactical load). 175 Sierra Matchking 43.5 Varget, or 45.0 Varget (high node, be careful). or 42.4 grains IMR 4895 or 43.4 grains of IMR 4064 ....308" 30 Spitzer BTSP 30 Spitzer SP Hot-Cor® 30 Grand Slam® SP/CANN Weight (grains) 165 Ballistic Coefficient 0.520 0.444 0.354 Sectional Density 0.248 COAL Tested 2.800" 2.685" Speer Part No. 2034 2035 2038 Propellant Case Primer Weight (grains) Muzzle Velocity (feet/sec) Weight (grains) Alliant Power Pro 2000-MR Federal Federal 210 45.7 ...A no-load mutual fund is a fund that investors purchase directly from an investment firm, rather than going through a middleman. The direct-to-investor approach eliminates salesmen...I want to use Varget to make my reloading life simpler since I already use Varget in 223. The rounds I went to test today were: Hornady 150gr FMJ w/Cann. Hornady 308 Match Brass. OAL - 2.74. Varget. Win LRP. and the results I got from the chrono graph were a bit lower than I was expecting for the powder charges and OAL I had the rounds …Load: Bullet: Powder: Primer: Velocity (FPS) SD: Distance: Shots: Group size: 3: 175 SMK: Varget 43.6: Wolf LR: 2619: 13.0: 100 yds: 5.583: 6: 175 SMK: Varget …Accurate and speedy. 50 gr Varget. 125 gr Nosler Ballistic Tip. I'm using some once-fired Federal Gold Medal brass and Federal match primers and loading on the little arbor press: Delivers a bit over 3100 fps, and usually about 1/2 MOA accuracy from the 24" 1:12 Krieger barrel. Rough on coyotes and very effective on deer.www.loaddata.com has the following loads for 150 grain Hornady bullets (yes, including the SST) with Varget in .308 listed, beginning with the starting load and working up to max: 35.9 grains - 2263 FPS 38.2 grains - 2375 FPS 40.4 grains - 2508 FPS 42.6 grains - 2635 FPS 44.9 grains - 2763 FPS The other components were Hornady cases and Winchester large rifle standard primers, with the total ...Bart B. May 26, 2018. #2. IMR4064 was the favorite when 308's were king of the XTC mountain. 42.X grain range did well. I'd load 42.5 grains which all my barrels liked with 185 grain Lapua match bullets. I used 43.0 with 180's and 42.0 with 190's. Half grain less in cases weighing 165 grains or more.*Varget 40.6 2602 45.1C 2858 IMR 4320 40.5 2549 44.9C 2780 RL 15 40.3 2590 44.8 2853 308 Winchester Suggested Bullet Use 150-grain TTSX BT / TAC-TX BT Sectional Density .226 Ballistic Coefficient .420 C.O.A.L 2.735” Suggested Bullet Use Suggested Bullet Use Maximum Loads Should Be Used With Caution - Always Start With Minimum Loads ...Reloading. Reloading . TAC vs Varget? Thread starter Guy Miner; Start date ... My Hart barreled 700 in 308 is a tack driver with Varget. Jan 1, 2010 #11 DrMike Ballistician. Nov 8, 2006 36,969 5,191. The .308 tends to be an easy round to load for. Some classic powders have been named here (H380, BL-C(2), Varget, RL15). Each will undoubtedly ...Re: .308 SIE 175 --- Varget or IMR 8208 XBR. 46.5gr of Varget with 175SMK's with CCI br2 primers. it shoots around 2720fps and is actually more accurate for me than my lower fps rounds. Out of a 1 in 12" twist stock 700 police barrel. Sub 1/2 MOA with the bullet seated .001 inch off the rifling, COL 2.920".If you wanna have some real fun, you should try the Berger 210 VLD's with 39.1gr of Varget if you have the right twist rate (1:10 or 1:11.25"). Load at your own risk, that is Berger's max recommended load for the 210's in the .308. When using a load with pressures like this, make sure you use good brass like Lapua or Hornady Match brass.Figure out what projectiles you want to use. Personally, I like heavy projectiles, but a lot will depend on your barrel. Once you have a projectile you want to use, you can find a powder that works well with that projectile. For target shooting, Sierra Match King 168 or 175 grain. For powder, IMR 4064 or Varget.Barrel is a 26" Barlein 5R 1-11.25 twist with a little over 7500 rounds on it. Work up both powders and a 190 SMK in 1 gr. increments, plotted the data and put a trend line to it. The powders give the following velocities at 62,000 psi: Varget: 2768 fps. AR Comp: 2706 fps. AR Comp seems to be faster buring.Varget 43.5 * MAX. 2599 41.5 2475 39.5 2351 AA 2520 43.5 * MAX. 2612 41.5 2524 39.5 2437 W748 44.0 * MAX. 2614 42.0 25 02 40.0 2390 RL15 44.0 * MAX. 2617 ... 308 Win - 175/180 grain 30 Cal. (.308") Redu c ed Drag Fac tor™ 0 .5 3 6 D u e to in te rn al co n stru ctio n d i˜ e re n ce s, alw ays b e g in w ith startin g lo ad s w h e n u sin g ...Apr 13, 2017 · I've just started using Varget and am in the process of working up to maximum load. Hogdon says 46 grains behind a 168 BTHP bullet. I was planning on 41.5, 42.5,43.5,44.5,45.5 for test loads. I got as far as 42.5 and for the life of me can't see how I would even get 44 in a .308 case with the bullet on top of it. Don't blame lazy people.May 28, 2009 · Re: .308, 168 gr match load recipe. My R700 AAC loves 168s, i shoot mostly 168Amax, but the same load works really well for 168SMKs in my gun.. 44.0 RL15, at 2.815, trimmed Win Cases and Fed Match primers. I boringly get 1/2moa consistenly at 100yads with either bullet, and it holds its own out to 600yards pretty well.42. Northeast Pennsylvania. Jun 7, 2012. #1. I'm going to try to make it down to my dads to load up a few Hornady SST rounds that I'll be using for hunting this year. I have 165gr SST and will be using Varget and once fired Federal brass. Barrel is a 26" Rem 700 .308 varmint 1/12 twist. All shots will be within 300 yards as you don't have much ...WARNING - Approach maximum loads with caution (Berger Bullets Reloading Manual 1st Edition) Be Alert: Publisher cannot be responsible for errors in published load data. Wt. .308 Winchester (175 GR Berger Bullets Data) reloading data with 36 loads. Using bullets from Berger. Powders include Accurate, IMR, Hodgdon, Vihtavuori, Norma, Winchester ...44.5 grains of Varget or IMR 4064 or W748 there is a high node with Varget at or near 46 grains, Hodgdon's max... or 39.0 grains of IMR 3031 (slower, but very accurate to 300 yards, a great close range tactical load). 175 Sierra Matchking 43.5 Varget, or 45.0 Varget (high node, be careful). or 42.4 grains IMR 4895 or 43.4 grains of IMR 4064 ...That area is a different subspecies that inhabits the desert transition area in Webb, Maverick, and La Salle County. Pre-rut in October, a mature buck averages 225 - 245, and post rut loses 25 - 30 pounds on average. Re: 125 gr .308 load. Dirtfarmer # 15009051 06/29/20.Oct 11, 2012 · If you wanna have some real fun, you should try the Berger 210 VLD's with 39.1gr of Varget if you have the right twist rate (1:10 or 1:11.25"). Load at your own risk, that is Berger's max recommended load for the 210's in the .308. When using a load with pressures like this, make sure you use good brass like Lapua or Hornady Match brass.Varget is the perfect powder for shooting the 223 Remington with heavy bullets in competitive matches. Outstanding performance and velocity can be obtained in such popular cartridges as the 22-250 Remington, 308 Winchester, 30-06, 375 H&H and many more. Made in Australia. Available in 1 lb. and 8 lb. containers.for example, the 155 and 175 SMKs with Varget powder certainly seems to be the most popular load around here locally... Trying to find factory ammo in 308 is probably even twice as hard too. So here is what I was able to find locally, and I really would appreciate it if you guys with lots of knowledge could help me build some starting load data.As suggested you will find the sweet spot for your rifle. Most of my rifles using Varget like to be pushed towards the higher velocity loads in the manuals. Brass type (mil spec vs commercial) and action type of rifle (semi, bolt, breakopen) are the main determining factors of the best load for your 308 WIN. Like.May 28, 2021. #1. Hey guys, I'm new to reloading and wanted to pick some more knowledgeable brains. I'm currently attempting to develop a load for my Tikka T3x CTR in .308. My purpose is something I can just use one bullet for everything. I'm a pretty good shot, and still planning to hone it, so I'm not specifically worried about not placing my ...So new rifle in 308 and get to start the ladder load process all over. 26" barrel, 1:10 bolt gun Lapua brass, new Federal match primers Sierra 175gr HPBT Varget Forster press, Redding die, Chargemaster powder throw. Been stalking the forums and seems I'm seeing listed charges from 43.1gr to 45gr behind 175gr SMK.The .308 Winchester is about as All-American as you can get in the cartridge world. Like dozens of other cartridges, it came about by modifying the good old .30-06 Springfield. But this apple didn’t fall far from the tree. The .30-06 case was merely shortened by 0.479 inch, and the shoulder angle was changed from 17.5 degrees to 20 degrees.Some disappointing groups at first with an outstanding finish. We're certainly not done with this load though. Next video with Varget, we'll push the charge ...indicates maximum load — use with caution rifle data 60-62 grain bullets sectional density: 0.171-0.177 diameter: 0.224" 60 gr. v-max® item no. 22281 c.o.l.: 2.250".308 Winchester (Hodgdon Rifle Data) reloading data with 196 loads. Using bullets from Barnes TSX FB, Sierra SP, Sinterfire, Speer HP, Nosler BT, Nosler E-Tip, Sierra HPBT, Hornady SP, Barnes TTSX BT, Speer SP, Hornady BTSP, Swift SP, Hornady A-Max.Post your favorite recipe for .308 I’ve just purchased a new rifle and am looking for reloading recipes to try. ... 44gr Varget, 168gr TMK, .015 off lands Varget and 308win is always a winner! Reactions: Barracho. Ryridesmotox Hood rat. Full Member. ... .308 sub load data gas gun. Slickcam; Dec 18, 2023; Reloading Depot ; Replies 1 …45.5grs of H4895 worked best in my Tikka with the Sierra 150gr SPBT. Re: Go to .308 Win 150 gr load - 12/24/17. 48.5 Varget 155 Scenar CCI 200 This load has run 2900+ in both of my 308's with one ragged hole accuracy. Both shoot to same point of impact with same point of aim at the same speed with same accuracy.Feb 4, 2014. #3. 43.5 is a great place to start, I would work up in .5 grain increments checking for signs of pressure. You will most likely will find an accuracy node between 2700-2750 fps. The Hodgdon book lists 46.0 grains as max. and my Remington with a factory 26" bbl likes that powder charge with the 168 gr. bullets.The Hide Armory. Reloading Depot. Sniper’s Hide is a community of Snipers of all kinds, focusing on long range shooting, accuracy, and ballistics. Founded by Frank Galli in 2000, Sniper’s Hide has been offering informational videos, podcasts, and other support to its users in one location. Forum Statistics.Varget 46.5 MAX. 2892 ** 44.5 * 2777 42.5 2661 IMR 4064 48.0 MAX. 2920 ** 46.0 2830 ** 44.0 * 2740 RL15 46.0 MAX. 2958 44.0 2843 ... 308-Win-150gr-version-9-0 Created ...Varget, RL-15, H4895 and N-203b are all perfect for a .308 Win with medium to heavy bullets. IMR4895 might take a slight edge with lighter bullets. BL-C (2) and CFE223 are equally suited to the .308WIN as any of the above powders.Posted January 30, 2014. The difference is in the 5.56 NATO vs .223 Rem stuff - not in .308 Win vs 7.62x51 NATO. Speer reloading manual # 14 308 Winchester "Reduce charges developed in commercial cases at least three percent when loading military brass". Lyman 49th edition: " Shooters should also stay one to two grains below the listed maximum .... Varget is an extruded propellant in the Hodgdon line of EI finally found some Varget powder and CCI BR2 primers. I have a Rem . Varget for my JP Supermatch .308 barrel likes 42.9 grains a lot. 45.2 grains for for velocity works well too. H4895 43.6 grains it likes it a lot too. IMR 4064 45.5 grains works just as good, maybe a little better than Varget. 178 AMAX. CFE223 46.8 grains. Like this powder a lot to get the heavier bullet going.Feb 24, 2011. #5. Re: Most accurate load for Savage .308? Savage PC is very good with 175smk and 46gr of Varget(this load is hot), but for 100yds only it is crazy accurate with 44gr of varget under a 180smk. 41 gr, good load as well, good accuracy. 42 gr When loading 165-grain Banded Solid Spitzers, powder charges of less than 100 percent density are recommended, because of the length of the bullet. A 168-grain TSX BT can also be used in data for the 165-grain. The 200-grain TSX will not stabilize in barrels with a 1:12" twist. For this bullet, a 1:10" or faster twist is required. SC. Nov 3, 2017. #5. I have the same rifle, Tikka ...
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