.308 all loads had 26.7 gr 2400, LC 74 cases, WLRM primers.Strong gusting wind left to right.Adams Bennet Barrel Shooting was at 50 yds.

• 110 gr. psp bulk ?,OAL=2.665, 2518 to2581 fps.Mild recoil, a little sooty,primer just a little flat,8 shot 3/4" group, last shot 1/2" farther out. barrel cool.
  
• 110 poly carb tip,mild,sooty,OAL= 2.805", 2551 to 2617 fps 3 shot 3/8" group10 shots just great. Barrel starting to get slightly warm.
  
• 110 rnfmj(carbine bullet) OAL=2.530" mild, sooty, 2526 to 2634 fps. 7 in center 1/2" bull 1 out 1" *flyer.
  
• 110 RNSP,OAL=2.515"mild,sooty, 2542 to 2596 fps.3 shot 3/8" groupBarrel just warm to touch.
  
• 150gr. (FNSP. 30-30), Crimped 2344 to 2400 fps. Slightly harder bolt handle lift, Primer a little flat,no soot.
  
• 168gr FMJBT Golden West, crimped. primer a little flatter 2314 to 2335fps.1 1/2" group, hard bolt handel lift.
  

I would consider the last 2 loads just a little over what should be considered max. in my rifle.I would approach these loads with caution.

Although I an not all that familar with a .308 I can't imagine that 2400 is an appropriate powder for it, especially in the heavier bullets. Seems to me that it is way too fast.

I agree with B. Beyer, especially with that 168. gr. bullet. That load is an accident waiting to happen.
Paul B.

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Originally posted by b beyer:
Although I an not all that familar with a .308 I can't imagine that 2400 is an appropriate powder for it, especially in the heavier bullets. Seems to me that it is way too fast.

You are proably right ,Bob. These are not recommended loads as such. What it does indicate is that somebody has been there and here are the results. I only included the 150 gr. and 168 gr. to approach the limits and I think I came close but not as close as Clark would have gotten. roger

I used a .308 for a very limited time shooting B.R. and found that VV 140 worked as well and a little better then most. VV powder is not always easy to come by, but there are numerous loads for the .308 in almost any loading manuel. My experience with the ctg. is entirely with light [112 to 125 gr. bullets] so a recomendation from me would not be appropriate. Good luck.