Anyone have load data for RL 26 in 308 win?

[Ronald W Schaefer]

We get best velocity with RL-15 and 165 gr bullet. Need the medium fast powders for .308.

 

[xsn10s]

Anyone have load data for reloader 26 in 308 Winchester ? I'm not getting the velocity I want with varget, case is stuffed full, still no pressure signs and not as fast as I want. I have a big jug of rl 26 and it has done amazing things in other calibers including 6.5cm so I'm thinking it should work for 308.

What velocities are you getting? I use TAC, RL15, and H4895 for 308 win. But Varget has been one of the go to powders for 308 win.

 

[xsn10s]

Thanks for the input but the problem with cfe223 is that it is very temperature sensitive. I hunt in weather from over 100 degrees to less than 10. I need something stable.

With that temp range I'd stay away from RL 26. Some have had pressure spikes when they get over 80 degrees. I use 165gr to 175gr with TAC and RL15. And depending on what primer you may give Varget another try. I tend to use Fed 210's of 210M's with my rifle.

 

[baldhunter]

Three loads that work well in my CZ550 308 Win Varmint
45.5grs of Varget.Here is a target I shot with 165gr Hornady Interbonds.Velocity was a little over 2700fps.Next load 46.5grs Accurate 4064 with 168gr Nosler Ballistic Tips 2812fps.And third load and is 44.5gr of TAC with a 168gr Nosler Ballistic Tip 2807fps.I use Winchester cases and WLRM Primers on these loads

 

[baldhunter]

The CFE223 did OK but not as well as the other three did.48.0grs and a very full case gave me 2790fps with 168gr Nosler Ballistic Tips

 

[Randy Tidwell]

My go to powder for 308 with 165-168s is IMR 4895. Every 308 but one that I have owned loved 4895. Tried Varget many times, never performed as well as the 4895.

I had one 308 on a Sako with a heavy Douglas barrel years ago, tried every load I could find, would not shoot below 1"

A buddy handed me some of his loads one day because told him I was pulling the barrel, told me to try these first.

First group was 3/8", made me buy him a cup of coffee before he would share the load,, LOL And do mean buy him the cup, he would not tell me until had the cup in his hand at the coffee shop. Turned out to be H380. Dirty powder, but it shot great.

 

[Colin78]

What velocities are you getting? I use TAC, RL15, and H4895 for 308 win. But Varget has been one of the go to powders for 308 win.

With 47 grains of varget I was only at 2763 fps. With 47 grains of H4895 I'm right at 2900. This is with F215 primers and 152 gr Hammer Hunter bullets. I loaded 5 of the 47 grains of H4895 and I will see how they group.

 

[xsn10s]

With 150gr class bullets I'd stick with H4895 and maybe try TAC. I'd also try Fed210M or standards. You won't need magnum primers for those powders.

 

[codyadams]

Reloder 17 will get you good velocity with heavier bullets, in a 24" .308 loaded at 2.950" I was getting 2525 fps with a 215 Berger and Reloder 17. However, I have heard it can be temp sensitive.

 

[codyadams]

In my limited experience, CFE 223 can be finicky and challenging to work with.

 

[xsn10s]

Reloder 17 will get you good velocity with heavier bullets, in a 24" .308 loaded at 2.950" I was getting 2525 fps with a 215 Berger and Reloder 17. However, I have heard it can be temp sensitive.

What twist was the barrel on that 308 win and what was the elevation? I've been curious about those 215's for my PSS.

 

[codyadams]

What twist was the barrel on that 308 win and what was the elevation? I've been curious about those 215's for my PSS.

It was a 10 twist savage at 6600 ft elevation so it stabilized fine. Not sure how an 11 or 12 twist would do at lower elevations....would have to check Berger stability calculator.

 

[xsn10s]

I just looked lol. I better stick with 175gr

 

[codyadams]

I just looked lol. I better stick with 175gr

Another great option in a .308 ha ha