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chucko · August 30, 1999, 09:58 AM

First of all, I do not reload yet. I'm still in the discovery mode, so don't get too bent out of shape if I'm asking a dumb question.

During an 8 hour session at the range with my .308, I tried multiple manufacturers for each of the following bullet weights ( 125GR, 145GR, 150GR, 168GR, 175GR ) with the exception of the 125GR, and 175GR which I only had one box of each. My rifle let me know that it prefered a diet of Federal Gold Medal Match 168GR BTHP's, and would tolorate Cor-Bon 125GR BTHP's. I know thats quite a spread. It really didn't care for the any of the other weights or manufacturers.

Federal Load #: GM308M
Caliber: 308 Win. (7.62x51mm)
Weight: 168GR 10.88grams
Bullet Style: Sierra MatchKing BTHP
Primer Number: GM210M

Would it be posible to easily reproduce this load given the data that Federal supplies about this ammo?
Or would I basicly be starting from scratch trying to develope a custom load that will perform at least as good?

Thanks,
Chuck

August 30, 1999, 09:58 AM	#1
chucko Senior Member Join Date: May 20, 1999 Posts: 151	First of all, I do not reload yet. I'm still in the discovery mode, so don't get too bent out of shape if I'm asking a dumb question. During an 8 hour session at the range with my .308, I tried multiple manufacturers for each of the following bullet weights ( 125GR, 145GR, 150GR, 168GR, 175GR ) with the exception of the 125GR, and 175GR which I only had one box of each. My rifle let me know that it prefered a diet of Federal Gold Medal Match 168GR BTHP's, and would tolorate Cor-Bon 125GR BTHP's. I know thats quite a spread. It really didn't care for the any of the other weights or manufacturers. Federal Load #: GM308M Caliber: 308 Win. (7.62x51mm) Weight: 168GR 10.88grams Bullet Style: Sierra MatchKing BTHP Primer Number: GM210M Would it be posible to easily reproduce this load given the data that Federal supplies about this ammo? Or would I basicly be starting from scratch trying to develope a custom load that will perform at least as good? Thanks, Chuck