.308 Powder Choice
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Bob Tobergte
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Ditto for me. I have 5 differant calibers that like it very well. Sure cuts down on my powder inventory.
hubee_7j
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IMR 4064 works great so does RL-15, Varget forget it can't find it since last year, but I tried RL-17 so far nothing conclusive, last test load with 47 gr of RL-17 produced 1.2" - .82" 5 shot groups, so I'm back to 4064 and RL-15, did tried once H4895 couldn't get those fliers to stop......when u say RL 15 is that alliant reloader 15 ? Sorry I'm a newbie lol thanks
RL-15 is the same as RE-15, so does RL-17 is RE-17, bad habit, I been abbreviating them like this in my load book, sorry for any confusion I caused
bowhunthard88
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Varget has been my go to powder for everything except my .222 and my 7mmRemMag. My groups have been very good. IMR 4064 would be a good choice also (it's been the standby for ages), I just haven't tried it yet.
Check out the accuracy in my reviews:
Rem 700 VTR (.308): Remington model 700 VTR
Sav 12 LRPV (.22-250): Savage model 12 long range precision
Win 70 Hunter (.220 Swift): Winchester pre-'64 model 70 hunter grade
Good luck.
Check out the accuracy in my reviews:
Rem 700 VTR (.308): Remington model 700 VTR
Sav 12 LRPV (.22-250): Savage model 12 long range precision
Win 70 Hunter (.220 Swift): Winchester pre-'64 model 70 hunter grade
Good luck.
trebark
Well-Known Member
Be careful with the Varget. It can have quite a bit of variance from batch to batch. If you have two pounds, check to make sure that the lot numbers are the same. If they are not, you will need to start your load development over when you get to the second can.
Buffalobob on this board had a pet load for his 308 using varget. When he ran out he got another batch and for some reason went ahead and put together bunch of rounds for a casual f-class match (without any testing). From the first shot, he had to beat his bolt open with a hammer.
Also, be aware that varget is an extreme powder and it will shoot differently based on the ambient temperature.
bowhunthard88
Well-Known Member
I thought that BECAUSE it WAS an extreme powder, it had LESS variance with ambient temps (than standard powders). At least that's what Hodgdon claims.
Not trying to argue lol
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I am a big fan of RE-15 in my VTR (.308) (big enough fan that I've nearly used up my first pound). It shoots pretty well in my 7mm Rem Mag. with 140gr Sierra GameKing too, though I am about to load test H-1000 for it.
I'm getting 1.38" - 1.6" groups at 300 yards with a 150 gr. Sierra Pro-Hunter. I did a lot of testing to find the seating depth, powder type, and powder charge that my rifle likes with the bullet that I chose. Now I get to do it all again with a Berger 168gr VLD I'm happier than a dog with two pee pee's
I'm getting 1.38" - 1.6" groups at 300 yards with a 150 gr. Sierra Pro-Hunter. I did a lot of testing to find the seating depth, powder type, and powder charge that my rifle likes with the bullet that I chose. Now I get to do it all again with a Berger 168gr VLD
I'm happier than a dog with two pee pee's
trebark
Well-Known Member
I thought that BECAUSE it WAS an extreme powder, it had LESS variance with ambient temps (than standard powders). At least that's what Hodgdon claims.
Not trying to argue lol
My statement is based on real-world observation of several friends that use varget. All of them say that termperature has a real affect on vertical stringing. One friend goes to the extreme, during the summer, of keeping his ammo in a cooler and only taking it out when he's ready to shoot.
bowhunthard88
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Is this @ 100 yds., or further. Most of my sight in and testing is during the summer. I usually don't do a lot of load testing in super cold temps lol.
CHARLIEDUECE65
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In my 20" hunting rifle I use 155 gr Hornady bullets w/wolf primers and 44-45 grs of IMR 4064 for hunting. The hunting load is great on deer!
