19 March 2007, 01:27
young_ph.308win with South African Somchem powder
Does anyone have recommendations for 110gr(For varminting) and 180gr(for big game) bullets in the .308win with Somchem powder?
Regards, Eugene
My .308W's OCW with 180gr Sierra Game King using S 335 is 38.8gr for 2424 ft/s. With S 341 it is 42.2gr for 2520 ft/s. In my rifle S 341 is also more accurate. S 355 is too slow for the .308W. Unfotunately I have not done any reloading with 110gr bullets. My rifle's best load for bushveld hunting is 200gr Sierra Game Kings in front of 39.0 S 341 at 2205ft/s.
Check out some 185 gr Lapua Megas. They are shorter than some 180's and fit the mag of a 308win well.
03 April 2007, 13:04
young_phHey guys, thanks for the info, i was out of town for a while and i came back only now.
Cheers, Eugene
03 April 2007, 13:31
RikkieEugene,
My 'go-to' bushveld load:
Rhino 180gr Solid Shank (EXCELLENT Bullet!)
S341 42.0gr
Case PMP
Primer CCI 200
OAL 71.0mm
Vel: 2547
V/C 60.64
Check it out (carefully) - it kicks the absolute cr@p out of everything I have taken with it. Shoots straight, too.