Duplicating Remington’s .308 Win, Managed Recoil Load

haskins02 · May 10, 2009, 07:06 PM

I plan to get back into reloading after a VERY long break, primarily for a Browning X-bolt in .308 Win. One load I plan to develop is similar to Remington’s managed recoil (125 gr., MV= 2660), for hunting smaller deer out to 200 yards, plus fun to shoot, lower cost, target shooting. However, neither the bullet (a specialized Core-Lokt) nor the powder, are available to handloaders.

First, the bullet. I was planning to use a Sierra 125 gr. Pro Hunter. At 200 yards, I calculated the bullet would be moving at 2,129 fps, assuming the above MV. Would this be sufficient velocity for bullet expansion, or should I increase the MV to 2,700 or a little higher? What’s the best COAL for accuracy (Sierra suggests 2.700)?

Next, the powder. While several powders can achieve the desired velocity, which ones are likely be the MOST ACCURATE, considering the reduced powder volume and pressure in the case with this reduced load? I cannot determine the answer from my four reloading manuals.

Thanks.

- Greg

Shaun_300 · May 10, 2009, 08:07 PM

Hodgdon lists "Youth" loads in their manual for light recoil, I remember seeing them before and I just checked again for you. They have light loads for all kinds of calibers. Here's the 125gr youth load for the .308

125gr Nosler Ballistic Tip
38gr of H4895
2592 f/s
COL: 2.800"

http://www.hodgdon.com/PDF/Youth%20Loads.pdf

haskins02 · May 11, 2009, 05:38 PM

Thanks for the info!

- Greg

May 10, 2009, 07:06 PM	#1
haskins02 Member Join Date: May 10, 2009 Posts: 29	Duplicating Remington’s .308 Win, Managed Recoil Load I plan to get back into reloading after a VERY long break, primarily for a Browning X-bolt in .308 Win. One load I plan to develop is similar to Remington’s managed recoil (125 gr., MV= 2660), for hunting smaller deer out to 200 yards, plus fun to shoot, lower cost, target shooting. However, neither the bullet (a specialized Core-Lokt) nor the powder, are available to handloaders. First, the bullet. I was planning to use a Sierra 125 gr. Pro Hunter. At 200 yards, I calculated the bullet would be moving at 2,129 fps, assuming the above MV. Would this be sufficient velocity for bullet expansion, or should I increase the MV to 2,700 or a little higher? What’s the best COAL for accuracy (Sierra suggests 2.700)? Next, the powder. While several powders can achieve the desired velocity, which ones are likely be the MOST ACCURATE, considering the reduced powder volume and pressure in the case with this reduced load? I cannot determine the answer from my four reloading manuals. Thanks. - Greg

May 10, 2009, 08:07 PM	#2
Shaun_300 Member Join Date: February 16, 2009 Location: Ottawa, Ontario, Canada Posts: 67	Hodgdon lists "Youth" loads in their manual for light recoil, I remember seeing them before and I just checked again for you. They have light loads for all kinds of calibers. Here's the 125gr youth load for the .308 125gr Nosler Ballistic Tip 38gr of H4895 2592 f/s COL: 2.800" http://www.hodgdon.com/PDF/Youth%20Loads.pdf

May 11, 2009, 05:38 PM	#3
haskins02 Member Join Date: May 10, 2009 Posts: 29	Thanks for the info! - Greg