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

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

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Originally posted by djpaintles:
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

gotta agree with varget but i use 44 gr under 165's and shoot 2550 out of a 20" tube.

hey guys thanks for your replies
ill give them a go and see how i get on

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.

hi gerry
thanks for the input
hopefully when reloading becomes legal in ireland materials will be much easier to come by

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.

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.

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

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.

rouser_00

Congratulations on the good loads.

Isn't reloading great!

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.

hi dave
its as far as i know a 1 in 12 twist