The Firing Line Forums - View Single Post - High velocity powder for .308 and 7.62x39?

kraigwy · April 5, 2011, 08:16 PM

I think you'll find out that in the 308 velocity doesn't mean accuracy. Best luck I've had with the 308 is with 4895 then again I don't load for velocity.

Can't tell you about the 7.62X39 as I have had much experience with it.

I wouldn't think the two would use the same powder effectively.

April 5, 2011, 08:16 PM	#4
kraigwy Senior Member Join Date: June 16, 2008 Location: Wyoming Posts: 11,061	I think you'll find out that in the 308 velocity doesn't mean accuracy. Best luck I've had with the 308 is with 4895 then again I don't load for velocity. Can't tell you about the 7.62X39 as I have had much experience with it. I wouldn't think the two would use the same powder effectively. __________________ Kraig Stuart CPT USAR Ret USAMU Sniper School Distinguished Rifle Badge 1071