Common accuracy loads for .308

jman841 · August 26, 2010, 02:27 PM

I would like to start a thread to gather peoples knowledge of common loads for .308 that have proven themselves. Maybe if some people know the loadings for federal Gold match, the new M118LR (Mk 316 Mod 0) or the current loading for the regular M118LR (RL 15)? Loadings for other countries sniper ammunition and any personal favorites that work well all around.

Bullet weights can be whatever you choose but most common are the 168 and 175 SMK's I believe.

Some that i am aware of that seem fairly common.

M852 match: is 42 gr IMR 4895 behind the 168 gr SMK with LC brass not sure of the primer used. according to TM 43-0001-27

M118LR (older loading): listed as "WC 846 and IMR 4895" at 44 grains with a 172 grain projectile. not sure of exact bullet or components but that is what the manual states.

I have heard that 44 gr of varget is a fairly common loading as well.

alloy · August 26, 2010, 05:41 PM

A couple.

August 26, 2010, 02:27 PM	#1
jman841 Senior Member Join Date: March 18, 2009 Posts: 715	Common accuracy loads for .308 I would like to start a thread to gather peoples knowledge of common loads for .308 that have proven themselves. Maybe if some people know the loadings for federal Gold match, the new M118LR (Mk 316 Mod 0) or the current loading for the regular M118LR (RL 15)? Loadings for other countries sniper ammunition and any personal favorites that work well all around. Bullet weights can be whatever you choose but most common are the 168 and 175 SMK's I believe. Some that i am aware of that seem fairly common. M852 match: is 42 gr IMR 4895 behind the 168 gr SMK with LC brass not sure of the primer used. according to TM 43-0001-27 M118LR (older loading): listed as "WC 846 and IMR 4895" at 44 grains with a 172 grain projectile. not sure of exact bullet or components but that is what the manual states. I have heard that 44 gr of varget is a fairly common loading as well.