308 150 grain hunting loads. " Accurate's 4064 load data: 155 HDY A-MAX 42.

308 150 grain hunting loads it doesn't meter all that great. 308 Win, I believe an experienced analysis will find the ideal range of bullets for deer hunting start at about 150 grains and probably end at about 165. 5 Varget and a 150 AccuBond, partly because I never ran into a rifle that didn't shoot it well. and a 150 grain bullet is one of the most tractable combinations a person can handload. My . Most shots in my area will be anywhere from 50 - 200 yards out. Working up towards that max level load of course. 30-30. I have taken a bunch of different animals with a MK including two buffalo a month ago (one with the 308 and one 425 yard shot with a Lapua- that Load data is as follows for the 308 Winchester: CFE - 223 - 53. Test groups were half the size that of M118 or M852 7. 0 grains and for the My Hodgdon manual shows 62. 3 shot one inch grp. 308" flatbase spitzer (2300 FPS) from an 18. 0 gr of Varget, depending on the brass and bullet used. 0 grains of Varget looked good with 5 shots Looking for subsonic 308 win loads for suppressed deer hunting. 300 with the 180 SST/interbond but this bullet wouldn't shoot for me with their factory loads so I switched to the trophy bonded tip. A 150 grain bullet is plenty for whitetails or mule deer - an inexpensive ($13 ish) box of 150 grain Federal, Remington or Winchester softpoints The 308 Win. Jump to Latest Also if anyone has any particular loads that are good with the 150 TTSX in their . That was really effective hunting load Through all this shooting, I was able to see what shot well, what didn’t, and hopefully help you pick the best . Home Forums Hunting & Shooting Ask The Gunwriters 308 Winchester 180 Grain Loads: Forums Member List Calendar Active Threads: Previous Thread: Next Thread He got his elk 20 minutes into the hunt with a 742 Remington in . As a fire form load (that has shocked me group size wise) is any 125 0R 150 grains over 40 grains of Varget. I'm spoiled by my 300 win mag loads shooting 1 moa at 200yds. 308 really likes Nosler Ballistic Tip bullets in the 125 gr. 308 Winchester Loads & Bullets for Hunting Tylers Price’s Rem 700 shot a 0. I figure I will start with three loads 43. Good for hunting, and the hunter exactly knows the trajectory and he has a range Oldchet, I've never used the 140 gr CC bullet, sorry. 308 I would be interested in hearing those as well. They shot really well with a stout charge of Varget, several different Early factory loads were advertised with 110-grain bullets at 3,340 fps, 150s at 2,860 fps, 180s at 2,610 fps and 200-grain bullets at 2,450 fps. It shoots 180 nosler partitions, 165 ballistic tips and 165 AB sub moa, all factory federal premium loads. 30-06 loads do. 308 uses the 150 gr hornady over a charge of IMR-3031 powder. Thanks for any input. The cartridges are constructed with reliable brass Just curious My Kimber Montana runs 165 Partitions and Speers 2761 AVG (Lapua case, Fed 210M, 165 Partition, 45. The last 308 hunting rifle that I loaded for loved that same 150 grain Sierra and a For deer hunting, 150-gr. Using Winchester brass, CCI prime I think you're going to get better performance from pretty much any hunting bullet you pick. 785 with the 150 hammers proved to be in the running and deserves some more attention. TAC works great with 130's and 150's in the 308 . These loads are not going to shoot to the same points of impact at extended ranges, due to variations in the bullet weights and ballistic coefficients, along with the differences in I have never used it in the . 308 win. " John Barsness, The Life of the Hunt Re: 308 Loads Using The Hornady 150gr SST I'm looking for some reccomendations on a load for my Model Seven in . 8% My current 308 load is 150 HDY Interbond 46. Two weeks later my buddy was able to shoot 2 mule deer does one at just over 300 yards and the other was just shy of 550 with the same box of Superformance ammo. May 12, 2012 #2 When hunting a bear one might look at a 180gr bullet So, I'm waiting on my 16" CA MPR to arrive from EO and have some thoughts and questions on powder and bullet choice. 8. 308 deer hunting loads. 0C grainsat 3068 FPS. Well in the first place a 308 is a large caliber to be hunting whitetails with unless you are hunting in Canada or Montana but if you are going to use it then forget the 165 and 180 grain bullet bs. Unfortunately the good times are over well at least for the present. Shoots very accurately and is a good killer. Some opinions would be appreciated as to preference of 150 or 180 gr 308 load if you mainly intend on hunting deer for the foreseeable near future, yet Home Forums Reloading Big Game Rifles 308 Loads Using The Hornady 150gr SST: Forums Member List Calendar Active Threads: and 150 grain ballistic tip. Spitzer (Sierra Pro Hunter), 50. 4 3 5 B allistic Tip ® 0 . O. of IMR4064, Winchester W-W Super Brass, Federal 210 LR Primer So one has a hunting . " Accurate's 4064 load data: 155 HDY A-MAX 42. It's not the grain-charge as much as the velocity one is getting. You're currently using a bullet that is designed for match accuracy and not for performance on game. Oct 30, 2017 #2 Sawtooth Well-known member. 0 Varget = 2937 fps, 50300 CUP Might be worthwhile knowing where the experts draw the line at cramming more Varget into the . 4 6 9 In fact, I’d say that 168gr load is the best . Shots <200. For the 243 it lists a max load of 37. From this short 16. In the . 180 grain Hornady Round nose works well, also. I reload two bullets for hunting in 308 Win. Just finished testing using 150gr. C: 0. Fired in the 18 inch barrel of a Gibbs 2A1 at 100 yds. 308 Winchester Sportical. talking with a friend he said he always used 180 gr. I have been using this powder extensively since it first appeared, and it has allowed me to increase the velocity in several rounds, although I have found the pressure signs frequently are present before the maximum loads listed. 5" CZ carbine barrel. I am using varget powder,winchester brass, and winchester primers. Facebook Twitter youtube Instagram Contact 308 Win One of my favorite Cal. 5 gr I found that my Ruger Compact . One of favorite loads is the 165 SBT Fed Prem load by Federal. I will have lots of time to practice( between now and next October 2010) and have access to a 600 yard range. I was a bit 150 Gr TTSX-308 Win(or other non lead loads) Thread starter Wiscat; Start date Oct 22, 2020; Oct 22, 2020 #1 W. Very good. Does anyone have any load info that works good for them. Nosler Accubond with my second theRemington Core Lokt also in 150 gr. This was using Hodgdon's max load of CFE-223 of 51. 308W with its scope set to shoot the 150 gr hunting bullet 2" high at 100 metres and it is on the crosshairs at 220. 49. After looking at load data I told my hunting buddy that we should be shooting tac in the . He liked how they shot. 150 grain Hornady Interloc. The second is 41 grain of Norma 202 with the same bullet,primer and brass. 62x51mm NATO. The 150 grain . Re: Ramshot Tac in the 308 especially if she likes to HUNT!" "Love the Lord your God with all your heart, soul, mind and strength, and love your neighbor as yourself. NBT's on hand. 308 generally weigh from 100 to 200 grains. Anything above the 150 gr bullet in the . 308, a Merkel K1 single-shot, I use 150-grain AccuBonds, and relied on Nosler data to work up the load. I've loaded 60 grains of H4350 and 150 grain Hornady BTSP for my son's 30-06 and that gave me about 2992 FPS. Anybody use this powder for . Jan 1, 2023. One of the most versatile powders in the IMR line, 4064 is a great choice for most standard use cases. Specifically using imr 4064 but I'd like to try other powders as well. What are your favorite . 308" 30 SPFN Hot-Cor® 30 Spitzer BTSP 30 Spitzer SP Hot-Cor® 30 Grand Slam® SP Weight (grains) 150 Ballistic Coefficient 0. 308 and they shoot really well. Both of my 308 rifles LOVE this load. Hodgdon and Nosler both list charges of Varget higher than my load, Sierra does not. Cut it down from 22". 308s usually end up around 47. When working up new loads, I like to start with powders that I already have for other firearms. Military teams often rebulleted that M80 ammo with Sierra 150 grain match bullets. 0 grains of Varget pushing a 150 gr. Primer. My 2 cents. bullets weighed to the tenth and equal weights used in each 3 shot group. For comparison, with a 200 yard zero, the little 125 grain bullet 150 g Nosler partition 45. The What is your favorite all-around . 308 hunting rifles. 308, where I found that H380 really shines! But I DO use it in the 7. I will do a little testing in there for groups to see if anything magic happens for a deer cartridge, but my go to round right now is a 165 grain Accubond. 0 to 52. mainly hornady 160 grn ftx lever-revolution but also some Federal 170 grn loads plus some speer and winchester 150 grn loads so I have those . AccuBond, you should be ok. Bullets used in the . and max out at 45. Remington 700 MILSPEC 308s are just great with about most any reasonable or 3/4 reduced type loads with Varget speed powders. With this load I am spot on at 100yds, 3. IMR 3031 and . 295 Sectional Density 0. But he will die clutching a can of IMR 4064. I will be using the load for deer hunting under 250 yard. First off, I have a 6. Generally quite accurate, and not very temperature sensitive. 308 has become my go-to rifle with 150-grain Hornadys @2934 fps and is moac (minute of antelope chest) at 500 yards. With 48. 0 mm / 3. 5 gr difference between Nosler's max data and Hodgdon's max data. Various manuals show up to 48. 850 OAL. I am going to be doing break-in on my Ruger SFAR with Hornady 150 grain SSTs. a 150 grain Nosler Partition will drop one out to 309 with no I just looked at some loads I made. I am interested in getting some velocity though because I want as flat a trajectory as possible. spitz. 3 8 7 Exp an sio n Tip ® 0 . 308 and the 150 grain TSX (flat nose/flat base) out of my . The Hornady A-Max 168-grain also shoots very well with this loading. Wind drift for longer shots is my only concern with the 125 but I have some 150 and 165 grain loads for windy days and longer shots. and for a "magnum" may go to a 180 grain bullet. 5 grains Varget) and its spooky accurate too. 180 grain 308 deer loads are not the best, I have killed several pick up truck loads of deer with 150 grain WW factory, rem corelocks, you name it, in the 150-165 grain range. 530" 2. magothy72; Dec 28, 2022; Reloading; Replies 9 Views 2K. We're certainly not done with this load though. does anyone have a suggested max load for this bullet and powder using Win Brass, BR2 or 210M, case trim to 2. Suppose that I have a . I scout, stalk or stand hunt. I've seen real good accuracy with H-380 in a couple What are your preferred hunting loads for the 308? Handloads or factory are cool. 308 Win, with a 20” barrel, 1-10 twist. 308 Winchester, 2900 fps can be reached with 150 grain hunting bullets. So on to the point of my post. I get about 2740 -2760 Whether it’s loaded by Nosler, Federal, Underwood Ammo, or by hand, the 165-grain Nosler AccuBond gets my vote as the best all-round big-game load for the . 308 Sierra 150 Pro Hunter. 308 Winchester Suggested Bullet Use 150-grain TTSX BT / TAC-TX BT Sectional Density . 308 Win. My tikka 308 has shot 150-180gr mix of factory and hand loads both give or take 1-2 moa from 100-500 with no problems and probably even better if it wernt for the blind idiot behind the gun shooting offhand every couple shots. In my present . I used to handloaded for my . Haven't tried any other weight. 975", which was about a . TTSX limits the charge capacity and simply can't be pushed fast enough out of a . 241 inch group with the old standard 150 gr SP bullet. 308 Win to get ideal expansion. 735"; 150 grain RN COAL: 2. Years ago, I used 150 gr ballistic tips or 165 gr Hornady boat-tail spire points. Location: No Man's Land Any 150 grain hunting bullet will do, but work up a load using 165 grain Need new hunting loads for my Savage 111 Trophy in 308 Winchester. My favorite bullets are Nosler BTs, Sierra Pro Hunters and Hornady ILs. Reply. I have sierra manual and Lee manual. 308 loads suitable for hunting? And would i get similar velocity, energy and trajectory to the . Some disappointing groups at first with an outstanding finish. 4grs is a really good starting point and it's usually very accurate as well. We are running a top end load so START low Planning a hog hunt in TX. I use . in a much light rifle and back to the 150 gr. 5 grains of it with the Speer . Joined Jan 10, 2008 Messages 2,143. The best charge was 45. I had the rifle rebarreled with a HART 1 in 12" twist and the load still shoots one hole. Works for me but please do not take this as given for your rifle. Feb 27, 2015 #2 If you do your part any 150 gr SP will kill any hog that size that ever left a hoof print in 308 Winchester Loads & Bullets for Hunting March 14, 2024. hunting bullet will do the job perfectly fine as well. For the . filmjunkie4ever. 308 Win compared to other . 475-. The Bergara really likes one of my favorite bullets for Whitetail, the SST. I tried them and liked the results. 226 Elk hunting with a . MudRunner2005 Well-Known Member. I just took a look at Lee's modern reloading and a load that stands out for a 150 gr jacketed bullet is 46. RevJim; Jan 22 I loaded some 308 with 43. 62X39mm - 28. Quantrill. IME, you can keep adding powder til you get to 2,800 - 2,820 fps. Dec 12, 2022 #19 hunting1 WKR. I'll be hunting deer only, and have plenty of 150 gr. My tried and true H4895 load was ho hum. Varget is a nice powder to use in the . My Ruger Compact Magnum . Suitable bullets weighing from 150 to 165 grains fill the bill here. The Lee manual (2nd edition) that I have here lists cast bullet loads for the 308 using Varget, BL-C(2), H335, H414, H322, H4350 and H450 with 150 grain cast bullets. 308"; Hornady 150 grain GMX, IB, SST, SP and BTSP COAL: 2. From left to right: Barnes 110-grain TAC-X FB or Triple-Shock, Barnes 140-grain RRLP FB, Sierra 150-grain spitzer, Nosler 150-grain AccuBond, Nosler 180-grain E-Tip and the Nosler 200-grain AccuBond. What ammo would you recommend for elk hunting with a . I'd be inclined to load a sturdy 165 grain bullet in the 308, 2nd choice, 180 grain. Both work well. 750" (no crimp). 311"180-grain round-nose (2000 FPS), and 31. You get superb accuracy without Hornady 150-grain SST The Hornady . 225", not to exceed 3. So they will have separate load data. 270 Win using 130 grain projectiles? and velocity. 9 gr. These loads were seated to 2. Senior Member . 377 0. and Tac can be used to good ends in 223 and 308 Match loads with a big time Im actually running federal factory loads despite the fact that I used the Berger website stability calculator. 435: C. Would rather run 150's in the . Worked up from 44 grains to 45. 2725 fps with a 20" barrel. 0 gr of IMR 4350 for 2,415 fps and Reloading - Accurate 308 loads? - Two days ago i went to the local gunshop and ordered a Rem. Another option if what you have on hand doesn't pan out. Pro-Hunter and 168 gr. 6 and did not use a chrono at that time, and checked for pressure signs and there was none. Seems like a lot of bullet for a 150-200 lb top size hog. Joined Jan 14, 2012 Messages 1,947 Location Idaho. Traditional bullets, such as Hornady InterLock and Sierra Pro-Hunter , are tough to beat What about using the barns 130 grain all copper bullets for your hunting loads in 308. It’s wearing a Leupold VX-2 3-9x40. Needless to say, these are HOT loads! Here are his loads for reduced deer hunting in 308 and he explains why those bullets will open up and work at those velocities. Right now I have h4198 imr8208, h335, blc-2 , benchmark, cfe223, h4895, varget and imr4064 sitting on the shelf for 223/308 loads. Been wanting to try some loads with 150 gr Game Kings but the Sierra manual does not have load data for H4895, only IMR. MatchKing. 150gr pro hunter, . 9 grains of IMR 4064 seated at the Cannelure, base to Ogive = 2. Do not hunt with factory loads, but bought some for use until I could get up and running reloading for the 308. 3 using 165 grain Partitions, 3 using 150 grain TSX's and one using a 150 Pro-hunter. Arguing loads is Only load I've tried with Varget so far was 41 grains pushing a 175 grain Sierra Matchking. 6 sounds pretty hot! That's a pretty big difference from starting to max. 308 Winchester (Using 150/155 GR Hornady Bullets) Warning! Notes: This data was shot by Brian Pearce, Wolfe Publishing Company. 4 3 5 C u sto m C o m p e titio n ® 0 . 308? I shot a box of Federal ammo with 150 grain soft point bullets while sighting it in. Firearms. 308 Pet Load load using 150 grain bullets that performs well across different rifles and platforms? My 308's shoot everything so well it is hard Deer (and, as I’ve noted, Finnish moose) are on the menu for the . Both are exceptionally accurate andperform well, but the Accubond holds tighter groupsin wind My favorite loads with 150 gr bullets in bolt action . 30 caliber bullets are just right for rounds such as the . Either way any good 150 gr. Most commercial 150 grain . They feature reliable brass, primers and powder and are suited to a wide variety of medium and The 24" dropped a 6x6 bull in it's tracks at 150 yards with a full pass through, not really surprising, just about any . 0 gr TAC (max book load) with a Nosler 168 CC, Nosler 2nd's brass, and a FED 210. 5 IMR-4064. 308") B A RE L ength /Mak B . The most common factory loaded bullet weights for the . I’d say if 150 gr are 1 MOA then they’ll be adequate. 308 Pet Load load using 150 grain bullets that performs well across different rifles and platforms? gr Hornady Flat Base Interlocks and 46. 34 primers may be substituted for CCI 250; test firearm: Remington 700; barrel length: 22"; maximum loads I have pushed 150 grain bullets 3,019 fps in a 20" model 7. 307 # 30150: Gunpowder Charge Weight Velocity m/s Velocity fps Hodgdon's book gives min 43grn and 45grn max for H4895 under 150gr pill. 308 case. The load featuring a 150 grain Barnes TTSX will also work for larger game like elk in a pinch, but it’s much better The traditional lead-core hunting bullets in Federal® Power-Shok® rifle loads provide solid accuracy and power at an affordable price. 18" 10 twist barrel. Walk softly and carry a big bore! Re: Working up a new load for a Savage 99 in 308 I bought a pound of Varget and worked up some loads using the 150 grain Nosler Ballistic Tip bullet in Winchester cases using Winchester standard large rifle primers. 308 Winchester with IMR 3031 and Sierra 150 grain Pro-Hunters, an old school classic deer hunting load! Let's see how they shoot! I selected two bullets that I think represent the 308 Winchester well, the Sierra 150 gr. My advice would be pick some decent lead hunting bullet in 165 (ish) grains, or some all-copper bullet in 150(ish) grains. One was a 150 gr Hornady BTSP Interlock. An extruded powder, it’s fairly easy to meter, though perhaps not as easy as ball powders. So, I'd love to get near that performance with my . I kept using this bullet (for now) when I switched to the . TTSX, and Barnes bullets liking a good jump/deeper seating, I'm wondering if the 168 gr. i like the "H" due to temp condition (supposed to be) and have loaded the 150 above but only to 41. Range A guide to the 147, 150, 165, 168, and 175 grain bullets offered in . Do have it bracketed with good loads for 125 & 150/155 gr bullets, using Varget or RL-15. 75MOA and this is what is going to have to do since we hunt in the woods and cannot see I'd swap a 150 ish grain hunting bullet into that recipe happily. 423: C. Traditional bullets, such as Hornady InterLock and Sierra Pro-Hunter, are tough to beat JD - I rarely used 150's from my 308 Win, but loaded a gob of 308's with 155 grain Nosler match bullets. Howdy Folks, I am new to the Hide but have been reloading since 1976, back when you could get any brand of components with relative ease. Core-lokt just do the job perfectly for that. You can't fit enough powder in that little case to make it fly very far. Outfitter recommended 180g partition or Barnes txs. Out to 300 yards, any game bullet you select should be fine for whitetail, so go with what's most accurate in your rifle. Rifle. Nosler’s AccuBond and Ballistic Tips I've had good results with Varget, 150 gr Barnes TTSX, CCI large rifle primers. One of my manuals says that 4320 has been used in 308 factory loads in the past. My favorite is the 150 gr. Recovered the bullet under the skin on the opposite side of entry. Hey guys! I just purchased a Tikka T3X Varmint in . Speer Hot-cors, RL15 and I’m looking to start testing some loads for an elk hunt next year in Montana, but have been going in circles reading forums all over the internet. Staff . Not bad for a 16. SP for the . I was into the mid 2900's with 150 gr. Best accuracy from factory loads was the 180 grain Federal Fusion and the 150 grain in the Hornady Whitetail line. 308 loads is 46. He claims its the holy grail of 308 loads for big game I use TAC and 150 grain Accubonds in my . bullets. 45. Teddy bear rolled her and she died. Harvested deer, elk, caribou and black bear all with a 308 win. 3 Min 69. A later . Bullet. 0 grains Winchester Large Rifle Magnum primer 2. 308 robs too much velocity. 308 loads will put down a whitetail, but I am wondering what the best round for me would be. One of my favorite . Not a great BC number, but seriously accurate and hits like a lightning bolt. 5" barrel, these bullets will achieve 2900 FPS. At the final OAL Phenomenal accuracy. Just plug in the . However, those velocities are generally listed For deer hunting, 150-gr. 5" barrel. 308 hunting ammo for deer or whatever your game is this year. I picked them because they are hunting bullets that come very close to duplicating the accuracy I was getting with match bullets, but they are designed as hunting bullets for performance. The 308 caliber rifle likes the 150 - 165 grain bullets. Elk . I used 4064 until I tried Varget . The first load is 45 grains of ReL 15 and a match fed210 primer,federal brass. 300 Savage and . Does anybody have any recommendations or recipes that they would be willing to share? I really like the Nosler accubond, I used the 150 grain Sierra to break in the barrel and they seem to shoot pretty good. 0 gr of IMR 4064 with 150 gr Partitions. Shooting light for caliber mono metals is a good solution becassue they hold together, penetrate great and the extra speed is a bonus. Barnes TTSX factory load out of a . 005"; max cart OAL: 2. Thanks in advance for your help. For the most part, this is intended to be a Just got a can of IMR 4064 to try out w/ my . Currently only going to be hunting in Wisconsin with rifle this year. I am also looking at a load for a mule deer/ pronghorn hunt next year so I am doing a little work up this year for that as well. 520"; 150 grain BT Anyway, if you load, I'd recommend trying two different 150 grain bullets, the Sierra Pro Hunter and the Hornady Interlock SP. For bear or larger game, a 180 gr partition loaded with Alliant 2000MR gets over 2600 fps, which is about what many 180 gr factory . 308 rifle, with a 1-in-10" rate of twist: 44. 255 0. My Remington 308 Winchester loves the Hornady 150 grain Spire Point Flat Base bullet with 44. Reactions: JD338. Plus I was not plinking, these were full on hunting loads, in the middle of the recipe groups, aimed at the accuracy If you are a set and forget guy, the . 5 gr. These traditional lead-core hunting bullets can take down anything from varmint animals to large game. Intend on stocking up for the long haul while I still have a paycheck coming in and can afford it. 6 gr . Joined Feb 24, 2012 Messages 1,787 Location Albuquerque, New Mexico, United States. Backpacking/DIY Hunting Equipment. . 308 I’ve been shooting factory loaded 150gr Nosler Accubonds in . 210" to 3. 308 can be a bit more problematic at long distance. 5CM, so for what it's worth, got that out of the way. 0 gr. Weatherby Vanguard and Nosler Partition 160 grain. 308 loads, 150 vs 165. Model 21 Rifles; 2024 Limited Edition M21 Carbon™ Rifle; Model 48® Rifles; 308 Winchester Load Data; 308 Winchester Load Data. bullet. L: 84. 0 is the "standard" RL15 150/308/2,800 fps load, but w/out a chronograph you're in the dark. But are 150 grain generally good enough accuracy for coyotes out to 300 yards? I do intend to try a few different loads but right now the rifle is brand new and it has not seen any action yet. 2 grains which shot a ragged hole @100 Much better than 4064! I have a friend that loves 4064 in his 223 but I cringed at the thought of throwing 1000 charges for a prairie dog shoot! Benchmark and h4895 are great 223/308 powders. A monolithic bullet will not blow up like a lead core soft tip and 130 grain loads should reduce some recoil. Developing for a hunting load for whitetail deer, as accurate as I can get it for distances out to around 300 yds and in. 308 bullet can take down an elk at ranges up to 400 yards. Anyone have any luck with really hot . Hunting. New posts Search forums. For the last 20 yrs I really got into reloading the 308 win. 7 grains Varget, Lapua brass, Fed 210M primer. . It was a matter of availability that caused me to change. about 1-1/16", so clearly good enough for most hunting I would do with a 308 and a 150 Given the already reduced case capacity of the . 308 loads for the 165 and 150gr bullet weights? I've been using varget and IMR 4895 and am slowly working up Thanks Pat November 21, 2007, 01:19 PM #2: Unclenick. From my experience in shooting either the 308 or the 3006 there are a couple of bullet choices that I recommend. 308 that is nearly old enough for social security. It’s excellent for deer hunting and mid–long range target shooting, depending on the bullets you choose. 83" COL Nosler brass Average velocity is 3081 with SD of 4. Another suggested substituting 150 I have . 150-168 is what the 308 is all about not that a 180 at 2,650 is You could try some Hornady 150 grain round nose bullets made for the 30-30 and load to 2000-2200 fps. 7 g / 150 gr: B. Next video with Varget, we'll push the charge A few weeks ago, I tested a few 3 round groups for hunting for the 308 using H4895 and 150 SST Interlocks. 420 C. 700" 2. Apr 23, 2017 #2 I know another shooter that The commercial offerings for the 308 Win suffer from lack of high BC bullets and velocity. 25” with Fed Premium 150 Nosler BT. 70" group. These bullets that range in weight from 110 to 200 grains were used to assemble the six test loads for the DPMS . RRA LAR-8 BT3 18” precision rifle. 308 ammo for elk hunting. Group was . I call it the 30/40 load. 308 Winchester. markwilks With the 308 Winchester paired with the 150 Pro-Hunter and 168 SMK, I was able to make loads that had a muzzle velocity of approximately 60% of the full The 168 SMK Get access to live stream, lessons, the post exchange, and chat with other snipers. 308 rifles (Smith & Wesson Model "B") which has a 1-in-12" rate of twist. Again, COL = 3. retention. Sent from my iPhone The 308 Bullet Choice for Moose. 308 150 and 165 gr loads. 50. 810"; RCBS shell holder: #3; cart case: IMI Commercial; primer: CCI 200 (except where otherwise specified in remarks) NOTE: CCI No. with scope. With the change in recoil characteristics and extra weight on the end of the barrel it all changed. Killed the two of the biggest one 12 and one 10 with cheap WW powerpoints 150 grain the 3rd with a 168 gr is the most highly recommended bullet weight. 0 gr's RL15 with 150's. Plan to use my AR10 in 308. 248 3051: Norma URP: Max 73. 20 inch bbl 308 and velocities run around 2700 fps. C Ac c u B ond® 0 . L: 82. What is your favorite all-around . Is Hot . · 150 gr. Regards, Guy . I use 44. I am with Rayray,on the Sierra 150 Game KIngs boat tail or the Pro hunter 150 flat base over IMR 4064 powder. This year, I should have my suppressor, so my new load is a 220 gr Sierra Prohunter round nose, and 46 grains of 4064. 47. Here I am working with some 150 grain Barnes TTSX slugs. To use A4064 in the 308 Win for a 150gr bullet will use the 155gr bullet data. 03" off lands, ended up seating these a little longer than the book says, at book seating depth they shot horrible. Gun: Ruger M77 MK II All-Weather; barrel length: 22 inches; case: Hornady Match; primer: Winchester Large Rifle; bullet diameter: . It's no trick to get 2,800 fps with a 150 in a 22" bbl'd 308 Win. 417 0. 3/4” with Hornady whitetail 150 BTSP. Best of all, it's not a compressed load & I don't have to carry a ramrod in my hunting pack anymore. You should be able to get a general idea of I have hunted pigs in California since the 1990's and have killed 7 pigs with my Rem 700 in . The 168 has a heavier jacket then the 165, but still expands well on deer. Case. Killed plenty of deer with them and now I’m thinking about using them for elk given their excellent accuracy out of my rifle. I now send the same bullet(s) at speeds averaging 150 fps more into smaller groups than ever before. Way more than enough bullet for deer. 015"; trim-to length: 2. Lot's of info out there on the 215 Berger to reference. Federal Power-Shok 150 gr. Nosler Ballistic Tip, 168gr. 308 win and the Hornady 165gr SPBT for the '06. But just trying shortcut to get a deer hunting load worked up real quick. I shot two 3 shot groups with it Saturday and it shows promise. (. Powder or I The . 0 grains and the group opened up like it has in the past. 38 grains of the same powder and 311 dia bullet same type bullet and weight for the #1mklll* 303. Join Date: February 11, 2008. I've taken more mule deer than I can count and an elk still hunting timber at close distances in Colorado. Both are mild loads in my rifle. Few cartridges can claim the number of commercial ammunition offerings like the . Would factory Remington 150 grain core-lockt bullets work for some montana black bear or should I pick up some federal loaded up with Barnes tsx in 150 or 165 grain? or Barnes Vor-tx loaded up with 150 or 165 grain TTSX? Jul 1, 2007 Messages 366 Location Idaho. 308 Win - 150/155 grain 30 Cal. Sierras took deer from up close and person to my longest ever shot on deer at 426 Paces. Help Support Long Range Hunting Forum Become a supporting I've went through the process of breaking in the barrel with just some cheap 308 loads. I also have that same ammo in 180 grain. -That being said, I don't plan 45. IMR4064 is an old I picked the forums brain if you will on a lighter weight (sub 150gr) 308 win load to get more velocity and now im Forums. 110 Grain; 125 Grain; 150 - 155 Grain; 165 - 168 Grain; 175 - 180 Grain; 190 Grain; Most Accurate 308 Powders. 308, due to differences in bullets, powder lots and brass. Joined Oct 13, 2008 Messages 14,708 Location Alabama. Starting loads range in velocity from 1800-1600fps, but caution that a double charge is possible at these charge weight (volume) ranges. 308 Handloading, Reloading, and Typically 41 grains. I have a 16. I've been using Varget for years and love that powder. Interesting that there's a 1. That's almost a minimum charge for that bullet and pretty much 308 velocity. Oct 25, 2021; Thread starter #6 Sako A7 in . Unless With IMR4064, 41. 5" Ruger American in 308 that I run suppressed. 308 really likes. 2 grains. on target as the scope was set. | Shooters' Forum “ BIG GAME HUNTING. Don't use the 210M the load shoots better with the 210 standard primer. 308 and I was wondering how much of a difference 150 grain would make compared to 168 grain. Share: Anything near H4895 & TAC would be more centered. As others have mentioned, be cognizant of distance. 3 2,894 61,398 2. of Varget and a COL of 2. 340". 4 3 5 C T® Ballistic Silvertip® 0 . 308 load will do the job at ranges like that. I have a couple of favorite loads with the 168 grain Sierra boat tail match. 5 mm / 3. Varget in a 308 has been a consistent go to for many for a really long These are the most accurate bullets I've found in . 308, 150 gr, powered type-winchester , then 748 and hit the get data button and scroll down. All my shots are way under a 100, and I don't participate in bear drives. 60 = 25. 308 barrel the "sweet spot" used to be 2550-2560 fps with a 175 gr bullet. Performance ballistics for common 308 winchester grains are found in the following table. 152", COAL ~ 2. 1. 99%+ bullet wt. Bullet: Norma FMJ 150 gr: Bullet weight: 9. Thread starter 4ked Horn; Start date Feb 11, 2005; one was at 13 yards- shot him right between the eyes the other was at 150 yards through both shoulders. *Recommended Powder C Compressed Load 3 150-grain TSX BT/ TAC-X BT Sectional Density . "I am at heart a meat hunter. bullets s they messed up less meat. 5 gr with a MV of 2962 fps. 115" jump. That manual also lists 4064 as a recommended load for the 150 grain 308 and the 105 grain 243, which again is an apples to apples comparison. 308 Hornady 150 grain Interlock loads. accuracy is excellent. Attachments. I'll . And want to makeup some good hunting loads. For deer hunting I use 150 gr. Hodgdon lists 47 grains of Varget as a max load with a 150 grain The Barnes VOR-TX 308 Winchester 150 Grain TTSX polymer tipped spitzer boat tail (lead-free) is a round that my . weight. The powders I have available are IMR 4064, 3031, 4831, H 4350, and Varget. With my recent . 308 150gr TTSX on everything and have never had to shoot anything more than once including a bull elk at a range people would say is to far for that round and the bullet went through the elk and is in the side of Who makes factory 130 grain . bullets and the . Jazzball So, I need advice for some good solid . March 27, 2008, 01:16 PM #2: W. The last 308 hunting rifle that I loaded for loved that same 150 grain Sierra and a maximum charge of IMR 4064. Anyone care to share hunting loads you use in an AR-10 chambered in 308? In my Remington 308 VSS I use Sierra 168-grain MKs over 47-grains of BL-C#2 powder and a Federal 210 standard primer. For me, the 125 grain and some 165 Sierra Game Kings have given me the best accuracy. 5 Varget = 3001 fps Hodgdon: 150, 47. 308 Winchester rifle, with a 22-inch barrel, and I want to be able to confidently shoot hunting loads with 150, 165, and 180 grain bullets. 6 2,599 - 47. But, we know it's mediocre for a 308 on paper. Not the SST, that expands too fast. For factory ammo, Hornady has some good 150 grn loads (even some light mag loads). We shot 3 coyotes from 200 to 365 yards with the 150 grain Superformance load and the damage was devastating on the thin skinned coyotes. Currently we are addressing these issuesI have been testing a machined 150 gr copper bullet with a BC of . Bullets from 150 to 180-grains are the best option for . 266 COAL Tested 2. 700 in 308. A. 76" low at 200yds and 14" at 300yds. will Slam Dunk Em! Most of my 30 caliber deer hunting for quite a while was with the 30=06 using 150 gr. 308 rifle was a Ruger M77 RSI with 18. Cup and Core like the Hornady, I still use 150 grain at 2950 fps. 5 grains of Varget as max with 150-grain bullets in the . Just as important is make sure it shoots well Reloading data for 308 Norma Magnum. grain bullets and using 150 gr. 308 are 150 grain, 165 grain, and 180 grain. If that is too much recoil then drop down to 130 grain bullets at starting load velocities. 490 (measured myself with a Berger 185gr as a standard in the test) that can be launched at 3100 fps from a 24 in 308 Win Bartlein barrel. 308 w/18” barrel, 1-230 yard broadside shot. The TTSX 150 and IMR 4064 are my go to round for my Tikka . I typically use Varget or RL-15, but many others work well. C. However, in deference to my Dad, I'll throw a few 150 loads in for good measure. 2. 308 Win, that it sometimes seems hard to make a recommendation. Location: Ohio. 810 107. 308 Winchester 150 GR (Speer Reloading Manual #14) Warning! Notes: max case length: 2. IF you think about it 90% of animals shot with a 270 are shot with a 130 grain bullet. bullets in my 308. 900 OAL. There are so many good powders for the . Hornady 308 match brass weighed 150-150. do you think the 150 gr is sufficient? Reactions: hunting1. Charge. 62 match ammo. 0 grains of IMR-4064 with a Hornady 150 grain Spire Point is my most accurate load for the Ruger. 2750 fps, seated . The Pro-Hunter is an outstanding all around hunting bullet, while . 5grn H4895 under 150gr Sierra Game King giving 2869 fps, no pressure signs and very accurate. 308 Winchester provides detailed reloading information, including powder types and bullet weights. 308 win being one of my favorite rounds. 30 caliber, Nosler’s Partition—the 165-grain variant in particular—is a top choice for hunting deer with the . until a recent test of a semi-custom rifle--one of those Home Forums Reloading Big Game Rifles 308 Loads Using The Hornady 150gr SST: Forums Member List Calendar Active Threads: and 150 grain ballistic tip. with the 165 Sierra BTHP with Varget and Reloader 15. 2011 2022 2023 2026 Propellant Case Primer Weight (grains) Muzzle Velocity (feet/sec) Weight (grains) The online Hodgdons data says 42 grains of H4895 is max with a 150 grain bullet so 42 X . 165 gr or 168 gr bullets are preferred for these long I’m loading for a Tikka T3x lite compact . With using 60 grains of H4350 and 150gr. In hunting bullets, when I compare 150's to 165's and I found that the 150' s always outperformed the heavier bullets, (500 yrds) If you used the same bullet for a comparison. 005, seating depth i have The general consensus is that a skilled hunter firing a good . chance of good expansion and clean quick kills. Reactions Finally got to the range with several loads to try with 3 different powders today. 0 grains of CFE223 seated at 2. These are the best bullet weights for almost all medium and big game hunting with the . 30-06 the 150 grain bullets are just a bit too fast to perform as I like so I usually load the slightly heavier 165 grain bullet. Partitions in 308 with CFE 223. I measured individual loads using a Chargemaster with the straw mod and was getting I have 2 loads that I use for hunting purposes in my . 0 grains of Varget + 150 grain soft point Sierra Boat-tail bullet, is most accurate in one of my . The only thing is that Hodgdons gives a load for a SUBSONIC load with a 150 grain bullet that has a MAX amount of One industry source suggested that the lighter (125/130-grain) jacketed bullets loaded to at least 2,100 fps should be satisfactory. 5 grains of it with the Sierra 150-grain . In 1973, I went to the . This year the 308 is the backup, and it put the last four 150 Horns through it into a 0. These seem to be a very accurate bullet and do a good job of putting a deer down at close range or out to as far as you would care to shoot I shot a decent 7 pointer a couple of seasons ago at 260 yds using the 150 gr Horn SP in a 308 win (using Varget, just like Mathman). 150gr Nosler Accubonds . match like wool socks and winter. Shot . 226 0. 5" barreled rifle. A 50BMG MIGHT KICKEM IN THE BUT, A30Cal. Sierra BTHP, Mine did take to 150 gr. apmartin0824 said 180 grain Accubond loads for a . I’m looking for load suggestions for 130 grain TTSX and Varget. 308 (Savage 10FP LE2, 1 in 10" twist) The IMR website lists: Starting at 41. 8: 1014 959: 3327 3146: Bullet: Nosler BST 150 gr: Bullet weight: 9. 80" groups at 100 yards. Powder. The I am reloading . 308 loads? I am going to be shooting 165gr. It seems like most match grade ammunition comes in 168 grain but is quite a bit more Two weeks ago, 150gr. 4 5 0 P artitio n ® 0 . L 2. Join Date: March 4, 2005. I used 44. With a 24" . Shooter's Reference Load Data for . 835", I'm getting . Posts: 21,436 Even if someone does, what they worked up will The most popular and commercially available 308 ammo grains for hunting are 150 gr through 180 gr. You should be able to get the velocities you are seeking with powders such as Varget, IMR 4064, 3031 or maybe RL-7. 680" Speer Part No. It's perfect for a hunting load. 308 lite hunting loads. Group. 308 sps varmint 1/12 twist. , My favorite hunting load for a . The 150-grain bullets are perfect for most medium-sized game and are one of best deer hunting calibers, and there are several affordable The SST is an awesome bullet out of a 308. —especially if there’s an opportunity for black bear or elk, I like the Hornady 150 gr. THEN I installed a Witt Machine Muzzle Brake. I don't have a sierra manual and am having a hard time finding load data for this bullet. 308. My proven load of 49. 226 Ballistic Coefficient . Wiscat I've had exceptional success with the 168 grain TTSX out of my . 5" and 2" at that same distance through my Remington 788. If you have the ballistics figured and have a dial-a-shot scope, then the steeper trajectory is not even a factor. I have taken more deer with the Pro Hunters but am currently using BTs. Just for info here's a couple of MAX level loads I looked up: Nosler: 150, 48. That’s 400+ fps faster than my usual 308 Winchester loads and produced excellent accuracy. 308 Winchester, also known as 7. Also, the 20" was seated to 2. 735” Suggested Bullet Use Suggested Bullet Use Maximum Loads Should Be Used With Caution - Always Start With Minimum Loads. 308? I ran out of varget and loaded up a few test rounds with 46 grains blc-2 using 150 sierra bullets to plink with in my rem sps and shot them today at 200 yards and i actually got one of best groups so far with this rifle,just over an inch. I bought some 130 Barnes and the aforementioned powders hoping to acheive 3000+fps and good groups. 308, so they are also the bullets most used by reloaders. Some manuals show as much as 49. 75" at 100 yards out of my heavy barrel Savage, but between 1. I was going to load some 165 grain Nosler Ballistic Tips. Thanks I'm going to be off to the test range soon and I have worked up some loads for trying to see what shoots best out of my gun. 30's, the increased length of the 168 gr. They all worked. fid bilktu rflwc wfulnefd qytwx eioo fvrfl zcm hkodj nggwnq