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Eazmo · February 24, 2012, 09:06 AM

Gearing up for some hunting loads for my Browning BAR in .308 i have some 150gr and 165gr game kings.

I have concerns with powder choices as this is a gas operated automatic.
I don't want to beat up the action.

I'm thinking Varget or 4895 but i admit a little confusion on choices when automatics are in play.
my Sierra manual does not have section for .308 autos like for .223

Obviously i want to get the best accuracy but i want to make sure the action is cycled with in its design limits

Yes i don't want to damage this beautiful rifles action with a to snappy of powder choice.

Thanks for your help

February 24, 2012, 09:06 AM	#1
Eazmo Senior Member Join Date: April 15, 2011 Location: Arizona Posts: 164	powder input for auto's .308 BAR Gearing up for some hunting loads for my Browning BAR in .308 i have some 150gr and 165gr game kings. I have concerns with powder choices as this is a gas operated automatic. I don't want to beat up the action. I'm thinking Varget or 4895 but i admit a little confusion on choices when automatics are in play. my Sierra manual does not have section for .308 autos like for .223 Obviously i want to get the best accuracy but i want to make sure the action is cycled with in its design limits Yes i don't want to damage this beautiful rifles action with a to snappy of powder choice. Thanks for your help __________________ I'm just an average man I drive a average van My dog ain't got no pedigree! Last edited by Eazmo; February 24, 2012 at 09:46 AM.