.308Win. Starter reloading kits.

[LoneWolf]

Figured I'd continue in this thread. Just loaded my first 20rds this evening. CCI #200 Primers, Federal Brass, 175gr Nosler Custom Comp, and 42grs of IMR 4064. Although I don't really trust the beam scale and have already order an electronic scale. I think I'll see some vertical stringing for sure, but I'm up and running and loads can only get better!

[shawnhu]

Figured I'd continue in this thread. Just loaded my first 20rds this evening. CCI #200 Primers, Federal Brass, 175gr Nosler Custom Comp, and 42grs of IMR 4064. Although I don't really trust the beam scale and have already order an electronic scale. I think I'll see some vertical stringing for sure, but I'm up and running and loads can only get better!

I just started myself. I've been told the beam scales are more accurate than the electronics.

[thermaler]

Figured I'd continue in this thread. Just loaded my first 20rds this evening. CCI #200 Primers, Federal Brass, 175gr Nosler Custom Comp, and 42grs of IMR 4064. Although I don't really trust the beam scale and have already order an electronic scale. I think I'll see some vertical stringing for sure, but I'm up and running and loads can only get better!Good selection for your first load--you want to "spread out" your powder weights in order to find your particular rifle's sweet spot (and check for pressure signs as you work your way up). Balance beam scales can be slow and tedious--but I've found digital scales to vary unpredictably for odd reasons--maybe they get flakey as the batteries get weak or magnetic interference--I don't know. Take pics and show off your results (assuming you survive) LOL

[LoneWolf]

Ya I just did straight 42grs for all of these. I shot factory loads that were pretty weak and stuff that was loaded pretty hot. I also used some handloads that were loaded up to 44grs of the IMR4064 with the 175 SMK's, but he was using Lapua Brass. I'm using once fired Federal brass, so I figured 42grs is a good place to start.

[thermaler]

Ya I just did straight 42grs for all of these. I shot factory loads that were pretty weak and stuff that was loaded pretty hot. I also used some handloads that were loaded up to 44grs of the IMR4064 with the 175 SMK's, but he was using Lapua Brass. I'm using once fired Federal brass, so I figured 42grs is a good place to start.You cannot possibly earn your reloader's OCD merit badge with just one charge weight! : ) You went to all the trouble to build those 1000 yd match rifles--you owe it to them to painstakingly stalk the best load for them! : ) What you're attempting is a hole-in-one shot your first time swinging a golf club--possible, but highly unlikely. : )

[LoneWolf]

I never said I'd stop there! Unfortunately, I'm also limited to the next month to play with this before I run into an extended break as I've been called up to go forward once again.

[thermaler]

I never said I'd stop there! Unfortunately, I'm also limited to the next month to play with this before I run into an extended break as I've been called up to go forward once again.But doing ladder tests is half the fun--maybe all the fun--in doing hand-loads to begin with--we OCD club members want to be sure you lead a happy, well-adjusted reloading obsession. : ) It's literally hunting for your best shot.

[lal357]

definiately work up a ladder test i run 5 rnds each in .5 increments shoot 1st ladder test then wait and do it again to make sure if there is something that stands out then a shoot a 3 shot group to verify the rest i pull and start over.

ocd never thought of it that way been out of work for 2 days going on the 3rd today (weather) been in my gun room reloading match rounds for this months flcass match so i have reloaded 150 223's , 100 308's and 100 6.5 creedmoor today will be another 100 308's (for my 2nd 308) make some 6.5 creedmoor out of 308 brass then to check concentricity of all the ones i loaded . i always new i was anal about my reloading sorting cases,bullets by ogive then trimming and annealing the cases after a good cleaning (got to have purtty brass).

[thermaler]

definiately work up a ladder test i run 5 rnds each in .5 increments shoot 1st ladder test then wait and do it again to make sure if there is something that stands out then a shoot a 3 shot group to verify the rest i pull and start over.

ocd never thought of it that way been out of work for 2 days going on the 3rd today (weather) been in my gun room reloading match rounds for this months flcass match so i have reloaded 150 223's , 100 308's and 100 6.5 creedmoor today will be another 100 308's (for my 2nd 308) make some 6.5 creedmoor out of 308 brass then to check concentricity of all the ones i loaded . i always new i was anal about my reloading sorting cases,bullets by ogive then trimming and annealing the cases after a good cleaning (got to have purtty brass).Several hundred at a time? You are OCD hand-load jedi master! : ) The force is definitely with you (and money and supplies, LOL)

[lal357]

Not really I shoot both ft/r and f open the wife shoots f t/r and son shoots f t/r we also have a unsanctioned class f-un anything under a 50bmg in it I shoot either a muzzle braked 308 or a target ar-15 so we go thru a lot of bullets. People say I'm a hoarder but they don't realize how many rounds I go thru .just finish 50 308's for the muzzle brake savage now it's time to deprime and clean some more......oh and today is pistol day too.lol

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[lal357]

i reload in stages i'm done throwing powder right now so it case prep and claening time i'll clean the brass in an ultra sonic cleaner then tumble in wamnut meada for a bit to dry then bag and put in a ammo can then take some out to resize , trim, and anneal if needed prime if not put in a bag and drop in a ammo can (got lots of them thats how i sepereate calibers). at any given time i have some ready to drop powder and seat the bullet (i sort the heads and keep them in storgae boxes with a small paper with the size (hate the bullet sorting stage).

[Spectre236]

I never said I'd stop there! Unfortunately, I'm also limited to the next month to play with this before I run into an extended break as I've been called up to go forward once again.

Thanks for your service and trust your training and Instincts.