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Old August 20, 2013, 06:43 PM   #11
Powderman
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I hope this proves helpful.

Let's address the COAL issue first.

You measured the OAL for ONE specific bullet ONLY--NOT across the board. Recommended COAL for .308 Winchester is 2.800 to 2.820 if you're using the 175 grain MatchKing. Your Savage should accept that quite well.

Second...be VERY aware that when you use military components you HAVE to adjust your load. Mil surp brass in 7.62 NATO (which yours is) is thicker than .308 brass. Use starting loads when loading military brass.

What kind of powder are you using? Just for information (and this load is safe in my rifles--a Savage 10FP, my Remington M40A3 clone and my M1A) I use 41.0 of Alliant RL15 under the 175 grain MatchKing, loaded to 2.800 COAL. Cases are trimmed to 2.000 even, and chamfered and deburred. I use Remington brass primarily--good stuff--but for accuracy I use Lake City Match brass. I also use either the CC! #34 primers or Winchester Large Rifle. Bugholes at 100 yards.
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