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hi guys just wondering if any of you out there had any nice accurate loads for either the 243 or 308. the problem is im in ireland and im kinda limited to what materials i use,so im stuck with either vit n140,vit n160 or varget thanks guys | ||
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46.0grs of Varget and 165gr bullets is one of my std. loads for hunting 308's. 44.0grs of N-140 and 175gr Sierra Match Kings is my favorite target load for 308. Both in Lapua cases with fed GM210M primers. Either N-140 or Varget generally work great in the 308. I probably use more Varget since it's a little cheaper and works in other calibers too...................................DJ ....Remember that this is all supposed to be for fun!.................. | |||
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gotta agree with varget but i use 44 gr under 165's and shoot 2550 out of a 20" tube. | |||
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hey guys thanks for your replies ill give them a go and see how i get on | |||
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Double-Oh R, .308 Winchester: 46.0 grs. VVN-140 w/either a 150 gr. Remington Bronze Point, Nosler Ballistic Tip or Partition OAL 2.78"-2.82". 45.0 grs. of VVN-140 w/165 gr. Sierra Game King HPBT, OAL 2.80" I use RWS brass & WLR Primers. .243 Winchester: 46.0 grs of VVN-160 w/85 gr. Nosler Partition OAL 2.64", R-P Nickel Brass & F-210 Primer or 47.0-48.0 grs of VVN-560 w/same details as above. Cheers, Number 10 | |||
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hi gerry thanks for the input hopefully when reloading becomes legal in ireland materials will be much easier to come by | |||
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I use 46.5 gr of BLC-2 with a 150 grain bullet. It holds 3/4" groups as a norm at 100 yards. winchester cases and primers. Speer, Sierra, Lyman, Hornady, Hodgdon have reliable reloading data. You won't find it on so and so's web page. | |||
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My Ruger M77 likes lighter bullets (58 to 80 grains) really well. Below are my four favorite loads: 58 gr V-max....44 gr Varget....Win primers 65 gr V-max....39 gr Varget.... Win primers 75 gr V-max....35.5 gr Varger....Win primers 75 gr V-max....37.5 gr Varget....Win primers The lighter load for the 75gr V-max is the most accurate but the heavier load for the 75gr V-max is also very accurate. I use the heavier charge for hunting and the lighter charge for target shooting. Red C. Everything I say is fully substantiated by my own opinion. | |||
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well guys last night at the range i shot 7 rounds into a quarter inch group at 124 yards using 39.8 grains of varget with 65 grain v-max bullet. was getting pretty tight groups but this one was by far the best thanks for all the advice and loads guys | |||
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Varget seems to shoot best in 308 if you back off from max a couple of grains. I had the best accuracy around 42.5 grains with 165 grain bullets. ---------------------------------- "You are 500,000 and you shoot well, but if we attack with 1,000,000 men what will you do?" ( - Kaiser Wilhelm speaking to a Swiss Militiaman) "We will shoot twice and go home." | |||
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rouser_00 Congratulations on the good loads. Isn't reloading great! Red C. Everything I say is fully substantiated by my own opinion. | |||
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Rouser Wot's the twist rate on your .308 as this may well dictate your bullet choices. 1-12 likes 150/155's faster twist for the bigger stuff. | |||
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hi dave its as far as i know a 1 in 12 twist | |||
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