308 pistol load?

1warewolfhntr · May 11, 2012, 03:24 PM

looking for some info i have tc encore 308 pistol 15 in barrel dont know twist in it seems to shoot( rem 150 gr best factory)looking for some info on powders (i have 4064,760)but was wondering if i should use a faster powder since barrel is shorter than rifle ,or if you can help me with a load that might work .mainly looking to use on deer, bear to 200 yards or less

11B-101ABN · May 11, 2012, 04:18 PM

I have a Magnum Research handgun chambered in .30-06 which is close to the ballistics of your .308. For jacketed bullets I just use the given loads for bullet size in the Lyman Reloading Handbook #47. That manual has several loads that use the 4064 powder you have.You have more flexibility using cast bullets (since your weapon is not a gas gun) and the Lyman manual has lots of loads you can use there also, as does the Accurate Powder manual. Get the Manuals or at least look up your loads on the Lyman website, or the Accurate Site. Those websites are free and safe. Sometimes asking on the internet can get you answers which may not be safe in your particular weapon.

Jimro · May 11, 2012, 09:04 PM

Try the 4064 and 760 before you go buying any "faster" powders. Even if you get some muzzle flash those are likely to give you excellent accuracy. Since you are looking at a 200 yard performance window 150gr bullets seem fine, and velocity doesn't need to be too hot to give you a good point blank zero for big game (even 2400 fps like a 30-30 has a MPBR around 250 yards).

Jimro

oneoldsap · May 12, 2012, 04:06 PM

IMR-4895 would probably work well for you with 150-165 Gr. bullets !

May 11, 2012, 03:24 PM	#1
1warewolfhntr Junior Member Join Date: April 30, 2012 Posts: 8	308 pistol load? looking for some info i have tc encore 308 pistol 15 in barrel dont know twist in it seems to shoot( rem 150 gr best factory)looking for some info on powders (i have 4064,760)but was wondering if i should use a faster powder since barrel is shorter than rifle ,or if you can help me with a load that might work .mainly looking to use on deer, bear to 200 yards or less

May 11, 2012, 04:18 PM	#2
11B-101ABN Member Join Date: March 29, 2010 Location: Eastern Iowa USA Posts: 47	I have a Magnum Research handgun chambered in .30-06 which is close to the ballistics of your .308. For jacketed bullets I just use the given loads for bullet size in the Lyman Reloading Handbook #47. That manual has several loads that use the 4064 powder you have.You have more flexibility using cast bullets (since your weapon is not a gas gun) and the Lyman manual has lots of loads you can use there also, as does the Accurate Powder manual. Get the Manuals or at least look up your loads on the Lyman website, or the Accurate Site. Those websites are free and safe. Sometimes asking on the internet can get you answers which may not be safe in your particular weapon.

May 11, 2012, 09:04 PM	#3
Jimro Senior Member Join Date: October 18, 2006 Posts: 7,097	Try the 4064 and 760 before you go buying any "faster" powders. Even if you get some muzzle flash those are likely to give you excellent accuracy. Since you are looking at a 200 yard performance window 150gr bullets seem fine, and velocity doesn't need to be too hot to give you a good point blank zero for big game (even 2400 fps like a 30-30 has a MPBR around 250 yards). Jimro

May 12, 2012, 04:06 PM	#4
oneoldsap Senior Member Join Date: September 16, 2009 Location: I live in the foot of the Green Mountains of Vermont Posts: 1,602	IMR-4895 would probably work well for you with 150-165 Gr. bullets !