.308 Win powder

Fatelvis · February 5, 2002, 06:33 PM

What powder do you prefer for loading the .308 Win, with 168 match bullets(or equivalent)?

KP95DAO · February 5, 2002, 07:08 PM

Sorry, I am not allowed to say.

Archie · February 6, 2002, 12:33 AM

IMR 4895 is the default powder.

Especially with 168 grain HPBT.

blades67 · February 6, 2002, 03:39 AM

I've only used 4895 in my 7.62X51 loads so far. I may try some Winchester in the near future.

DAVID NANCARROW · February 6, 2002, 06:22 AM

I've tried every powder listed, plus H-380, BLC-2 and Reloder 12, but I tried Varget and so far, I'm pretty satisfied with its consistancy in varying temperatures-something I can't say about the others listed. Of course, I'm using a bolt gun which gives me much more flexibility than a gas action where its wise to watch port pressure.

Poodleshooter · February 6, 2002, 01:23 PM

Buy a keg. WC846. It costs about $10 per pound and is almost identical to Ball(C)2. If you want less temperature sensitivity, get surplus 4895 for $12 per pound.

Mikke · February 9, 2002, 08:51 AM

Norma N202 and VV N540.

Johnny Guest · February 12, 2002, 10:08 PM

Used to be 748 and 4064, though.

Johnny

BenW · February 13, 2002, 11:33 PM

None of the above. IMR 3031.

View Poll Results: Favorite 308 Win powder?
IMR4895	16	36.36%
RL15	3	6.82%
IMR4064	7	15.91%
W748	4	9.09%
Varget	8	18.18%
other	6	13.64%
Voters: 44. You may not vote on this poll

February 5, 2002, 06:33 PM	#1
Fatelvis Senior Member Join Date: June 10, 2001 Location: Lockport, IL Posts: 490	.308 Win powder What powder do you prefer for loading the .308 Win, with 168 match bullets(or equivalent)? Last edited by Fatelvis; February 5, 2002 at 07:14 PM.

February 6, 2002, 12:33 AM	#3
Archie Senior Member Join Date: May 26, 2000 Location: Hastings, Nebrasksa - the Hear Posts: 2,209	Since my primary .308 Win is a Garand.... IMR 4895 is the default powder. Especially with 168 grain HPBT. __________________ There ain't no free lunch, except Jesus. Archie Check out updated journal at http://oldmanmontgomery.wordpress.com/

February 6, 2002, 03:39 AM	#4
blades67 Senior Member Join Date: April 22, 1999 Location: Chandler, Arizona, USA Posts: 6,014	I've only used 4895 in my 7.62X51 loads so far. I may try some Winchester in the near future. __________________ Guns cause crime like spoons cause Rosie O'Donnell to be fat! I hunt, therefore I am.

February 12, 2002, 10:08 PM	#8
Johnny Guest Moderator in Memoriam Join Date: August 28, 1999 Location: North Texas Posts: 4,123	IMR 4895, new favorite. Used to be 748 and 4064, though. Johnny

February 5, 2002, 07:08 PM	#2
KP95DAO Senior Member Join Date: December 30, 2000 Posts: 699	Sorry, I am not allowed to say.

February 6, 2002, 06:22 AM	#5
DAVID NANCARROW Senior Member Join Date: November 5, 2000 Location: Wyoming Posts: 1,761	I've tried every powder listed, plus H-380, BLC-2 and Reloder 12, but I tried Varget and so far, I'm pretty satisfied with its consistancy in varying temperatures-something I can't say about the others listed. Of course, I'm using a bolt gun which gives me much more flexibility than a gas action where its wise to watch port pressure.

February 6, 2002, 01:23 PM	#6
Poodleshooter Senior Member Join Date: August 7, 2000 Location: Floating down the James River in VA Posts: 2,599	Buy a keg. WC846. It costs about $10 per pound and is almost identical to Ball(C)2. If you want less temperature sensitivity, get surplus 4895 for $12 per pound.

February 9, 2002, 08:51 AM	#7
Mikke Senior Member Join Date: May 30, 2000 Location: Ume?, Sweden Posts: 154	Norma N202 and VV N540.

February 13, 2002, 11:33 PM	#9
BenW Senior Member Join Date: December 15, 2001 Location: CA Posts: 282	None of the above. IMR 3031.