200Gr .308 load

[jr19703]

I have tried a couple 200 gr loads with poor results. Has anyone played with Ramshot Big Game and 200 Gr smks? I have a LW barrel and the free bore is about 100 thousands so I can use more case capacity to push them 2500 or so.

[kenbo776]

Since no one has replied to your post as yet, I might put in my two cents worth. I am rather reluctent to use anything that heavy in my .308 simply because its a very heavy bullet and I would expect it would have no big advantage over like say a 175 grain for most shooting. For hunting I would think that if you wanted to use a bullet that heavy then go up to a 30.06 or 300 mag, where you have more powder capacity. Also your rifling rate has a lot to do with bullet selection. What is the rate of twist in your barrel? I have a 1 in 10 twist in my stock savage heavy barrel. Its supposed to handle the heavier bullets but not sure about 200 grain.

[LG]

I have a 1 in 10 twist in my stock savage heavy barrel. Its supposed to handle the heavier bullets but not sure about 200 grain.


1-10" twist should be able to handle 200 gr bullets without problems, I think. The challenge normally is the lack of case capacity. I have a box of 208gr A-Maxes but haven't tried them in my 308 yet. Probably will just save them for a future 30-06 or 300 WM build. My Savage 308 has a short throat. The 208 gr bullets would have to be seated quite deep into the cases.

[psharon97]

I wouldn't try to push any bullet heavier than 180 grains out of a 308 winchester. the 30-06 has the advantage with greater case capacity; with that you can use slower burning powders that push the bullet out farther and harder. I would use that weight bullet in something like a 300 magnum.

[dogjaw]

Speer No. 11 lists the following powders for their 200 gr spitzer from fast to slowest fps. W760, H414, IMR 4350, IMR 4831, MR 2460, W748, IMR 4320, IMR 4064, AND BLC2.

[TexasTransplant]

Theoretically, it's desirable.

http://longrangehunting.com/articles/30-caliber-1.php

[btm_54]

A double base powder would be the go.
Alliant or Win

[okie2]

what do we have in America that a 168 grain won't kill?
the 7x57 with a 175 grain has killed 100's of elephants