L lineman2002 Well-Known Member Joined May 28, 2009 Messages 53 May 25, 2012 #1 Just got my new 5r topped with a 6.5-20-50 LR leupold gonna start loading tomorrow but first need some advice on powder type?
Just got my new 5r topped with a 6.5-20-50 LR leupold gonna start loading tomorrow but first need some advice on powder type?
cornchuck Well-Known Member Joined Sep 14, 2009 Messages 461 Location Northwest Ohio May 25, 2012 #2 I have a Rem 700P in 308 and so far it likes Varget. Actually, I loaded some up today at Hodgon's recommendations. 42 grs. to 44.5 grs. 45 grs. Is considered max. All under 175 SMK's. Also had luck with RL-15. Jason
I have a Rem 700P in 308 and so far it likes Varget. Actually, I loaded some up today at Hodgon's recommendations. 42 grs. to 44.5 grs. 45 grs. Is considered max. All under 175 SMK's. Also had luck with RL-15. Jason
L lineman2002 Well-Known Member Joined May 28, 2009 Messages 53 May 25, 2012 #3 I've been hearing alot about imr4064 I'll be using hornaday 168 match bullets
brentc Well-Known Member Joined Apr 3, 2009 Messages 2,635 May 26, 2012 #4 Varget, RL15, Ar Comp, IMR 8208 are four good choices among many that perform really well in the 308 Win.
Varget, RL15, Ar Comp, IMR 8208 are four good choices among many that perform really well in the 308 Win.
L lineman2002 Well-Known Member Joined May 28, 2009 Messages 53 May 26, 2012 #5 42gr of varget coal at 2.810 shot .4 5 shot group fed match primer