I set out to develop a elk hunting load for my .308. Below are the results of my test loads that I wanted to share with the forum. All were < 1.0 MOA. I found no obvious signs of over pressure.
Components:
180 gr SGK SPBT (#2160)
Once fired Federal case trimmed to 2.010"
Wolf Primer
COL 2.800"
Rifle:
Remy 700 XCR .308
20 inch 1:12 twist barrel
Conditions:
72 deg F
25% RH
7,979 ft ASL
Powder Amt (gr) 42.0 42.5 43.0 43.5
Powder Varget Varget Varget Varget
Velocity (fps) 2,576 2,665 2,735 2,761
STD (fps) 37.8 27.2 24.8 27.2
RSD (%) 1.5% 1.0% 0.9% 1.0%
Min (fps) 2,622 2,743 2,763 2,801
Max (fps) 2,536 2,558 2,703 2,728
Components:
180 gr SGK SPBT (#2160)
Once fired Federal case trimmed to 2.010"
Wolf Primer
COL 2.800"
Rifle:
Remy 700 XCR .308
20 inch 1:12 twist barrel
Conditions:
72 deg F
25% RH
7,979 ft ASL
Powder Amt (gr) 42.0 42.5 43.0 43.5
Powder Varget Varget Varget Varget
Velocity (fps) 2,576 2,665 2,735 2,761
STD (fps) 37.8 27.2 24.8 27.2
RSD (%) 1.5% 1.0% 0.9% 1.0%
Min (fps) 2,622 2,743 2,763 2,801
Max (fps) 2,536 2,558 2,703 2,728
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