First .308 Reloads

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03-09-2014, 09:40 PM
berger

First .308 Reloads

Well, I finally got to shoot my first .308 reloads(ever) in my Savage 10TR. I was reloading once fired FED brass, neck sized in Lee Collet Dies. I only shot 100y. My normal urge to adjust the scope as I shot was set aside as I wanted to focus on my groups. The first group, at 42g, was a cold barrel.

I started from 42g IMR4064 (every load using 168g Hornady BTHP bullets and WLR Primers) and maxed out at 43.5g.

The Savage has a 4rd DBM, and since I wanted to shoot more than a 3rd group, because those that do face the wrath of many ... ;) I shot 5rd groups. I found that my adhustment to get that 5rd off messed with my setup on the rifle. I am not making excuses, just stating why the last round seemed to be a flyer each time.

Anyway. some pics. The odd round at 100y is the round not part of the magazine...at each load. At least I am consistent...

http://i244.photobucket.com/albums/g...ps58n3wrky.jpg

My best...the flyer being the extra shell I loaded singly. 42.5g of IMR-4064 looks good. I will test the same loads at 200y to be sure.

http://i244.photobucket.com/albums/g...psqbe8uoqm.jpg
03-09-2014, 09:46 PM
Code4

42.5 grains is your load.
03-09-2014, 09:48 PM
berger

Quote:

Originally Posted by Code4

42.5 grains is your load.

Ya, looks like it. While I have reloaded .45ACP, it doesn't compare to the satisfaction these .308 loads have given me. :D
03-11-2014, 08:39 AM
Tantor

Is the 42.5g a hot load for that rifle? I have about half a pound of the same powder I may needs to try in my 10fpsr. I also have the 168 hornady to load so this looks like nice setup to try at 100y. My goto load at longer range is the 175 smk w varget.
03-11-2014, 10:04 AM
berger

Quote:

Originally Posted by Tantor

Is the 42.5g a hot load for that rifle? I have about half a pound of the same powder I may needs to try in my 10fpsr. I also have the 168 hornady to load so this looks like nice setup to try at 100y. My goto load at longer range is the 175 smk w varget.

In my Lee manual, the MAX load is listed at 44.5g of 4064 for the 168g bullet, if memory serves. 42.5g was not hot...at least in my experience.