savage fcp hs precision 308 reloading

alright guys i have a new 308 10 fcr hs precesion im re loading some rounds for gun has had 50 rounds fired through break in and a few extra on top of it

i have IMR 4064 and 168GR HP hornadys and 12 and 13 headstamp lake city brass

i plan on doing a test from min to max charges but was wondering if anyone else reloads for this gun and what they have luck with?
i picked up the 4064 reading that it is good powder for 308 and connot find varget anywhere around here

what do you guys think or has anyone loaded for this rifle?

You will not be dissapointed with the powder, but don't anve any experience with the Hornady bullets. It should be pretty easy to find a combination that works for your rifle.

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Originally Posted by 390fe

You will not be dissapointed with the powder, but don't anve any experience with the Hornady bullets. It should be pretty easy to find a combination that works for your rifle.

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im open to use other bullets but i picked up 250 of these for $50 thought it was pretty cheap and worth a try for the cost
i have loaded 42gr 43gr and 44gr at 2.800 coal to test and will go from there but wondering if anyone else had any insight before i go blast i may load a few more!

42 gr of 4064 is a sweet spot usually. Shot 168 AMAX through mine (same gun) . Seat the bullets .020 off the lands and I think you'll be happy

Well I had a little time after the post and figured what the hell went to farm and shot three 5 round groups
42gr was not good at all here is the 43 and then 44gr loads, I re tightened my stock for last group I forgot to torque it after taking it apart the other day.. May need to re test 42gr as well
i plan to work on .3gr increments from 43.1 to 44.4

44 produced 3 in same hole and 1 bad flyer may have been me ill have to test again

43
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44gr
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Sav10 FCP 24" 1:10 Seekins MB
43.2 IMR 4064 168gr SMK HPBT seated .020 off the lands. Using once fired (thru this rifle) Lake City and Hornady.
No pics of target loaded on my iPad, will try to post later.

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Originally Posted by Kkern

Sav10 FCP 24" 1:10 Seekins MB
43.2 IMR 4064 168gr SMK HPBT seated .020 off the lands. Using once fired (thru this rifle) Lake City and Hornady.
No pics of target loaded on my iPad, will try to post later.

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I have that for one of my test loads, I'm going to guess my accuracy node between 43 and 44 somewhere due to my last shooting of 42 43 and 44
i need to load a few shooters to sight it as well it's a little off

44g looks like a good load now just try adjusting seating depth and i bet youll find a 5 in 1 group.

If you don't like those groups try the 175/ 178 class boolit.

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Originally Posted by Robinhood

If you don't like those groups try the 175/ 178 class boolit.

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I plan on it but I have about 250 bullets of the 168s in going to find a load and Load up before trying another

Out of a Remington and savage with a bull barrel the hornady 168 grain bullets rule as well as the sierra 168 matchking. You will be told to use 175's or whatever but under 500 yards these bullets should give you great accuracy. I have been using them for 30 years.

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You will be told to use 175's or whatever but under 500 yards these bullets should give you great accuracy. I have been using them for 30 years.

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Hehe
People shoot under 500 yds?

Savage 10 BA 168 SMK load, 45g IMR 4064, Lapua brass, BR2 primer, .010 off the lands @ 2820fps
5 shot groups with this load out of my rifle are one ragged hole in the .3 to .4 range. I've popped 16.9oz water bottles @ 1000 yards with this load.

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Originally Posted by S. Blair

Savage 10 BA 168 SMK load, 45g IMR 4064, Lapua brass, BR2 primer, .010 off the lands @ 2820fps
5 shot groups with this load out of my rifle are one ragged hole in the .3 to .4 range. I've popped 16.9oz water bottles @ 1000 yards with this load.

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S. Blair, you must be shooting over on the dry side to go out that far.

My Model 10 FCP-SR likes 44.5 grains of IMR 4064 under 168 grain Sierra Match Kings seated .020 off the lands. Shoots .5 at 100 yds. I'll count that as acceptable.

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Originally Posted by Ron Eagle Elk

S. Blair, you must be shooting over on the dry side to go out that far.

My Model 10 FCP-SR likes 44.5 grains of IMR 4064 under 168 grain Sierra Match Kings seated .020 off the lands. Shoots .5 at 100 yds. I'll count that as acceptable.

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I can get that range here on the wet side, within 15 minutes of the house.
ya gotta look harder......

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Originally Posted by Hotolds442

I can get that range here on the wet side, within 15 minutes of the house.
ya gotta look harder......

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I'm up near the East Gate of JBLM, in Yelm. Too many people around this area to shoot anywhere, much less at distance.