optional powder for 308 loading berger 168 vld

[patrick021]

what type powder should i buy for a 308 shooting 168 vld berger since there is no varget to be found thanks for the help

 

[Michael Eichele]

H4895, RL15, N540, IMR4064 are all really good. Many more are too but these are very optimal.

 

[vatackdriver]

For what its worth my rifle shoots 168 vld's well w/ imr 4895

 

[trigger puller]

I also used 4895 it is a good powder but I ordered enough Varget before things got crazy and now it is all I load for 308.

 

[gary bickel]

Try AR comp or TAC. Both work good. Gary

 

[MudRunner2005]

I just use Varget...Haven't tried any alternatives.

Anyone loading Bergers needs to get a Berger manual. For $30 it's WELL worth it. They include TONS of powder options for all calibers they list.

 

[500mag_guy]

I use Varget for my 168gr Hornady bthp it should be a fairly similar load for the Bergers but I'd start around 42gr and work up. I use federal large rifle primers and 43gr of varget.

it will shoot a Five shot group as one Ragged hole at 200 yards all day. I had plans to try to 178 grain bullet but was so impressed with 168 grain bullet that I didn't even bother.


the rifle im shooting is a Remington SPS varmint with a 26 inch tube 1:12 twist.

 

[Lefty7mmstw]

shhh, don't tell him about I 4320. I don't like the idea of running out because others are using it.

 

[teflonhunter]

8208 works very well with Berger 175's for me.

 

[MTBULLET]

look at power pro 2000 mr. newer powder and available.