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erhodes · January 30, 2013, 10:17 PM

I am just getting into reloading for my new remington 700 with a 26" bull barrel and have heard that the loads are different if you are not using 308 brass. I just purchased 500 LC 7.62 brass and was wondering how much lighter I need to make the loads compared to normal 308 brass reloading.

I am wanting to test a few different powders to see what my rifle likes best so I have some H-335, Winchest 748, and IMR 4895. I am looking to use 178 grain hornady a-max and match bullets. I am going to start with light loads but I didn't know how high I could go. Thanks for your help in advance.

January 30, 2013, 10:17 PM	#1
erhodes Member Join Date: January 27, 2013 Location: Triad, NC Posts: 31	Using LC 7.62x51 brass for reloading 308 I am just getting into reloading for my new remington 700 with a 26" bull barrel and have heard that the loads are different if you are not using 308 brass. I just purchased 500 LC 7.62 brass and was wondering how much lighter I need to make the loads compared to normal 308 brass reloading. I am wanting to test a few different powders to see what my rifle likes best so I have some H-335, Winchest 748, and IMR 4895. I am looking to use 178 grain hornady a-max and match bullets. I am going to start with light loads but I didn't know how high I could go. Thanks for your help in advance.