20 November 2007, 08:06
Chris Davissteyer scout .308
Hey I just got my new Steyer Scout rifle and I am looking for a good load to start with. Thanks Chris
20 November 2007, 19:57
bartsche150gr. FP Speer Hot Core,43.5gr., Accurate 2230, 2550 FPS. 3 shot 1/4" group at 50 yds.More than adequate out to at least 200 yds. in your fast handeling Scout.
roger
21 November 2007, 00:17
djpaintlesquote:
Originally posted by Chris Davis:
Hey I just got my new Steyer Scout rifle and I am looking for a good load to start with. Thanks Chris
Both of my 308 scouts shoot very well with 46grs of Varget and 165gr Partitions (Lapua cases, fed gm210m primers). If I do my part they will shoot 3/4" 3shot groups at 200yds (shot 1 3/4" group at 300yds) with that load. I think that that load will do just about anything I'd need to do with a 308. You might also try 168gr TSX's with the same powder but the partition load has shot so well I probably won't mess with it any more..........................DJ
29 November 2007, 04:27
okie johnI second the 165 Partition over Varget. It seems to shoot well in any 308.
Okie John
29 November 2007, 16:06
KSTEPHENSStart here...
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ammo databasemy best load for accuracy, killing power and low recoil is a 165gr Hornady BTSP onto of 41.5 gr. of H4895 and Fed GM 210 primers.
I also substitute the Hornady AMAX 168 with the load and have killed numerous deer (up to 210 pounds) with it. dont expect an exit w/ the AMAX beyond 50 yards.
i have used the Varget but found that 44 grains did everything i needed and kept recoil quite low.
keep in mind that MV will always be higher than expected in a Steyr.
for instance...
FEDERAL Gold Medal MAtch 168 BTHP's run 2650 average in the remington PSS 26" and run 2550-2570 in my Steyr 20".
thats only an average of 100 FP w/ a loss of 6" of barrel.
steyrs have very fast barrels.
as a factory rifle the only thing i change is to switch the standard action screws with Stainless steel ones.
If you want i can get you a set pretty cheap.
03 December 2007, 04:51
Chris DavisThanks for giving me a start guys.
Chris
03 December 2007, 06:15
Sambar 9.3Try some of each weight. Example: My scout likes the 180gr Partition. Another I know of does it's best with the 165gr BT.
JMHO, but it could be worth a try.
07 December 2007, 04:43
Chris DavisI got a few loads worked up to try this weekend. I will let you know how we did. Thanks agin guys