308 powder

larzb93 · March 8, 2012, 10:43 AM

currently working up some load for my R700 chambered in .308. was wondering what powders people have had the best groups with a 168 SMK.

Jimro · March 8, 2012, 11:03 AM

Really? You didn't use the search function for this one? I think there has been more written on reloading the 308 than any other cartridge in recent memory.

All powders work, and you'll find accuracy loads with H4895, IMR4895, Varget, Reloader15, IMR4064, TAC, Win748, etc. I'm tempted to try some of the 2000-MR I am using in 223 since it meters so well.

My accuracy load with 168 HPBTs is 41.5gr of IMR 4064, Winchester Brass, CCI BR-2 Primers. It isn't the fastest of the bunch but it shoots tight and brass life is good in bolt action rifles.

Jimro

Ozzieman · March 8, 2012, 06:53 PM

When it comes to military rifles in 30-06 or 308 I’m lazy. I have never worked up loads other than 4895. It meters well and fills the case and gives reliable results. I have 4, 8 LB containers that haven’t been opened yet and by the end of this year half will be gone.
Some good information of powders from the Hodgdon site.
http://www.hodgdon.com/smokeless/extreme/page4.php

OEF-Vet · March 8, 2012, 07:04 PM

IMR 8208 XBR

It's a rework of military powder and is well suited for consistency in any condition.

hounddawg · March 8, 2012, 08:43 PM

I use Varget with a 155 SMK or 155.5 Berger in my F/TR

ricklaut · March 9, 2012, 08:41 PM

I run Varget under 175 SMKs in my Savage .308. Amazingly accurate...

RNG · March 10, 2012, 08:19 AM

42.2 g Varget w/168g SMK's worked up in an R25 seems to be pretty accurate.

43.2 g Varget w/168g SMK's was almost as good.

YMMV

larzb93 · March 13, 2012, 11:09 AM

going to my smith today and picking up some varget.

AllenJ · March 13, 2012, 12:46 PM

Quote:

going to my smith today and picking up some varget.

Either that or a really big dime

parker5920 · March 13, 2012, 07:53 PM

i am useing imr 4064 43.5 gr.seated at 2.830 win.brass f210m primers with 175 smk and it shoots great out to 860 yards.

March 8, 2012, 10:43 AM	#1
larzb93 Member Join Date: December 20, 2011 Location: North Western PA Posts: 53	308 powder currently working up some load for my R700 chambered in .308. was wondering what powders people have had the best groups with a 168 SMK.

March 8, 2012, 11:03 AM	#2
Jimro Senior Member Join Date: October 18, 2006 Posts: 7,097	Really? You didn't use the search function for this one? I think there has been more written on reloading the 308 than any other cartridge in recent memory. All powders work, and you'll find accuracy loads with H4895, IMR4895, Varget, Reloader15, IMR4064, TAC, Win748, etc. I'm tempted to try some of the 2000-MR I am using in 223 since it meters so well. My accuracy load with 168 HPBTs is 41.5gr of IMR 4064, Winchester Brass, CCI BR-2 Primers. It isn't the fastest of the bunch but it shoots tight and brass life is good in bolt action rifles. Jimro __________________ Machine guns are awesome until you have to carry one.

March 8, 2012, 07:04 PM	#4
OEF-Vet Senior Member Join Date: October 23, 2011 Location: Backwoods, PA Posts: 284	IMR 8208 XBR It's a rework of military powder and is well suited for consistency in any condition. __________________ Jim "If a man does his best, what else is there?" - General George S. Patton Jr

March 8, 2012, 08:43 PM	#5
hounddawg Senior Member Join Date: March 1, 2009 Posts: 4,232	I use Varget with a 155 SMK or 155.5 Berger in my F/TR __________________ “How do I get to the next level?” Well, you get to the next level by being the first one on the range and the last one to leave.” – Jerry Miculek

March 10, 2012, 08:19 AM	#7
RNG Senior Member Join Date: August 6, 2007 Location: South Carolina Posts: 120	42.2 g Varget w/168g SMK's worked up in an R25 seems to be pretty accurate. 43.2 g Varget w/168g SMK's was almost as good. YMMV __________________ __________________________________________________________ Kimbers are what you show your friends. Glocks are what you show your enemies.

March 8, 2012, 06:53 PM	#3
Ozzieman Senior Member Join Date: December 14, 2004 Location: Northern Indiana Posts: 6,117	When it comes to military rifles in 30-06 or 308 I’m lazy. I have never worked up loads other than 4895. It meters well and fills the case and gives reliable results. I have 4, 8 LB containers that haven’t been opened yet and by the end of this year half will be gone. Some good information of powders from the Hodgdon site. http://www.hodgdon.com/smokeless/extreme/page4.php

March 9, 2012, 08:41 PM	#6
ricklaut Member Join Date: February 17, 2012 Location: Las Vegas Posts: 64	I run Varget under 175 SMKs in my Savage .308. Amazingly accurate...

March 13, 2012, 11:09 AM	#8
larzb93 Member Join Date: December 20, 2011 Location: North Western PA Posts: 53	going to my smith today and picking up some varget.

March 13, 2012, 07:53 PM	#10
parker5920 Junior Member Join Date: March 1, 2012 Location: jasper,alabama Posts: 4	i am useing imr 4064 43.5 gr.seated at 2.830 win.brass f210m primers with 175 smk and it shoots great out to 860 yards. Last edited by parker5920; March 13, 2012 at 07:59 PM.