New Remington 5r milspec 308 which power?

[lineman2002]

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]

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

 

[lineman2002]

I've been hearing alot about imr4064 I'll be using hornaday 168 match bullets

 

[brentc]

Varget, RL15, Ar Comp, IMR 8208 are four good choices among many that perform really well in the 308 Win.

 

[lineman2002]

42gr of varget coal at 2.810 shot .4 5 shot group fed match primer