Nice 165gr load for .308

Rugerno1shooter · March 15, 2008, 03:49 PM

As always follow proper reloading techniques. Reduce from max by 10% and work up in a safe firearm!!!

42.5gr IMR 4895 (NEAR MAX-according to Hornady 7th edition max for this powder and bullet is 43.3gr of IMR4895 with this Hornady 165gr SP
Winchester Brass
CCI BR primer
Hornady 165 SP
COL-2.81

Remington 700 ADL 22inch barrel
first 7 shots into .457 inches
8th shot opened it up to just under an inch

Rugerno1shooter · March 15, 2008, 05:14 PM

We weren't expecting this one to be really accurate because the last load (just a step down) wasn't anywhere near this load (1-2 inch 3 shot groups)

TexasSeaRay · March 15, 2008, 06:07 PM

Been my experience that the mid-range loads are the ones that seem to open up the most. Closer I get to max pressures, the tighter my groups get.

I've been considering adding a heavier bullet to my .308 lineup--this looks like a good load to start the trials and experimenting with.

Thanks.

Jeff

March 15, 2008, 03:49 PM	#1
Rugerno1shooter Senior Member Join Date: March 31, 2007 Location: VA Posts: 144	Nice 165gr load for .308 As always follow proper reloading techniques. Reduce from max by 10% and work up in a safe firearm!!! 42.5gr IMR 4895 (NEAR MAX-according to Hornady 7th edition max for this powder and bullet is 43.3gr of IMR4895 with this Hornady 165gr SP Winchester Brass CCI BR primer Hornady 165 SP COL-2.81 Remington 700 ADL 22inch barrel first 7 shots into .457 inches 8th shot opened it up to just under an inch

March 15, 2008, 06:07 PM	#3
TexasSeaRay Senior Member Join Date: November 20, 2007 Location: Texas Posts: 810	Thanks Been my experience that the mid-range loads are the ones that seem to open up the most. Closer I get to max pressures, the tighter my groups get. I've been considering adding a heavier bullet to my .308 lineup--this looks like a good load to start the trials and experimenting with. Thanks. Jeff

March 15, 2008, 05:14 PM	#2
Rugerno1shooter Senior Member Join Date: March 31, 2007 Location: VA Posts: 144	We weren't expecting this one to be really accurate because the last load (just a step down) wasn't anywhere near this load (1-2 inch 3 shot groups)