308 Win load data with 215 Berger

[rangerman]

I am planning to go on my first western elk hunt later this year and will be taking my fairly heavy 300 RUM for long range and would like to have a short range back-up gun to also take with me. I'm shooting the 215 Berger in my RUM and have been experimenting with the 168 grain Bergers and Re-15 powder and have not yet found an accurate sub MOA load. The gun shoots the 168 Amaxes around 1/2 MOA but that bullet may not be the best for elk. I would like to try the 215 Bergers but don't have any load data for that heavy of a bullet. If anyone has any load data using the 215 Berger in the 308 Win they could share it would be most appreciated.
Thanks,
Brian

 

[FearNoWind]

When I can't find load data for a Berger bullet I just send them an email and they respond, usually with a day, with recommendations. Give it a try ...........

 

[MudRunner2005]

It might be too hot in your gun, but I shoot the 210 VLD's in my .308 Win. I use 39.1gr of Varget and it shoots them into 1 ragged hole @ 100.

This is a 3-shot group. It CAN shoot better than this if I get really
steady and no wind or sun in my eyes.

 

[FEENIX]

I would like to try the 215 Bergers but don't have any load data for that heavy of a bullet. If anyone has any load data using the 215 Berger in the 308 Win they could share it would be most appreciated.
Thanks,
Brian

Brian,

Check this out ...

http://www.longrangehunting.com/forums/f19/215gr-berger-hybrid-308win-104197/

Good luck!

Ed

 

[rangerman]

Thanks to everyone! Your help is very much appreciated. If I find a suitable, accurate load I'll be sure to post it here.
Brian

 

[Dgd6mm]

Brian, what oal are you going to load the 215 at? What lenght is your .308 barrel?

 

[436]

I am planning to go on my first western elk hunt later this year and will be taking my fairly heavy 300 RUM for long range and would like to have a short range back-up gun to also take with me. I'm shooting the 215 Berger in my RUM and have been experimenting with the 168 grain Bergers and Re-15 powder and have not yet found an accurate sub MOA load. The gun shoots the 168 Amaxes around 1/2 MOA but that bullet may not be the best for elk. I would like to try the 215 Bergers but don't have any load data for that heavy of a bullet. If anyone has any load data using the 215 Berger in the 308 Win they could share it would be most appreciated.
Thanks,
Brian

Off the top in a .308 Win I'd say (43.5grs) of RL15'..., Fed 210M prime in a Win or Lapua case.. however the bullet I'd change to a Berger 175gr Hunter. You should see 2650 fps and outstanding accuracy.

Good luck
Cheer's
436

 

[Canadian Bushman]

Ive worked up a few loads with the 215 in the 308win.

46.4 gns reloader17 & cci#200 primer 2630fps - start at 45 gns
48.0 gn H4350 & cci#200 primers 2605fps - start at 45 gns

Re17 i maxed out at 49gn
H4350 i couldnt get enough into the case

Shot both from +.08 to -.005 and performed best jammed

Fed primers gave a little better spreads but i ran out

If i did it over i would probably give h414 (w760) a try.