May 10, 2008, 08:27 PM | #1 |
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reduced load 308W
I recently purchase a Browning micro hunter in 308 Winchester, has a 20 inch barrel. I am planning to shoot deer in tight bush situations, shots about 50 yards. Also I am not a lover of heavy recoil. I got a good deal on the firearm.
Not sure what weight of bullet vs reduced load would be best for this hunting situation. Would a 180 grain bullet work better than 150 grain in heavy bush? What reduced load should I use? I have some once fired Winchester brass. Thanks for your help. |
May 10, 2008, 10:03 PM | #2 |
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Go to http://forums.accuratereloading.com .
Do a search in reloading for Seafire and Bluedot. I've been loading BD in .308 and 30-06 for a year now. Super accurate, very low recoil, no filler necessary, very low SD, very economical and very little barrel heating. I could give you a load that I use but it's better that you make the decision as this is not something the powder company has info on, but at least for me and a bunch of others, it works great. |
May 11, 2008, 01:14 AM | #3 |
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I have had good results with Blue Dot in my bolt action .308 Win. 22" barrel 1:12 using Nosler 125 BT with Fed 210 I plan on reworking the load with magnum primers. AT 16grs I am guessing the velocity is in the 1800-1900 fps range, the load density is around 45%, the accuracy is surprising good about a 1" at 100yds reloading 002.jpg
This load has been clean and cool, it shoots low and left in my gun compared to standard loads. |
May 11, 2008, 08:06 AM | #4 |
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You guys shooting blue dot, have you noticed any shoulder setback issues? Are you neck sizing only?
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May 11, 2008, 11:14 AM | #5 |
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What do you think about using a 180 grain bullet vs a 150 grain bullet in the bush with a reduced load?
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May 13, 2008, 09:11 PM | #7 |
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I load a 150gr round nose Hornaday over a couple more grains than Jibjab.
16 grains is about the minimum loading for BD in a .308. I wouldn't go any lower, especially with the heavier bullets. The 150 grainers give me outstanding accuracy, but I also am real partial to Seirra #2110, 110 grain hollow points. My wife shot a groundhog in her garden with this bullet. At about 80 yards it turned him into jelly. |
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