Varget 308 150 gr ) + 223 Rem I use hornady 150 gr bt with H4895 for my garand that shoots as well as factory ammo (federal amer eagle for garand). JD338 . 308 using Hornady 150 gr. 250" 47. It is a tough bullet as well. 0 * 2728 TAC 46. P. Aug 26, 2015 · 150 gr Nos ETIP IMR 4064 . Discover why this classic round is regaining popularity among hunters. Sep 5, 2018 · The 150 gr. 005; barrel length: 24" COAL: 2. Nov 17, 2022 · . YMMV Aug 25, 2018 · Re: . 4" high at 100 yards ~5" low at 300 yards Jan 10, 2025 · The guy I bought my rifle from sent me a recipe calling for RE15. Have been to long-range matches where nearly everyone was shooting Varget loads with their . 0 2788 43,300 CUP 47. Go to previous image Go to Nov 4, 2020 · I was reloading a 130 gr TTSX in Lapua cases using F210M primers with 49. Sierras took deer from up close and person to my longest ever shot on deer at 426 Paces. 5-42. Also, this same exact load worked very well with a Savage 16 as well. 266 COAL Tested 2. 6 I generally use a 165 grain bullet in the 308 or 30-06 too, for Jul 19, 2009 · 150 fmj 39. who has hunted Quebec for years, has taken over 25 bears with . 308 150g Hornady bullet? - Jun 5, 2020 · I was just wondering if anyone had any advice for me using Berger 168 hybrid targets with varget I've loaded 10 with 41. 2268 ** 32. It shot re15 at 1/2 moa and 4064 at 3/4 moa with 168gr and both re15 and 4064 shot 3/4moa with 150gr bullets. Hope this helps. Dec 30, 2024 · Not new to reloading, but new to the . 5in all day long. If you do try H4350 post the results Im curious to see how it shoots with the 168s. 223 as well. 5 today and averaged 2642 Sep 16, 2011 · Varget is good as well. 308 using 150 AB or Partition loaded to 2. Dec 6, 2021 · Favorite bullet being the Speer 150 gr. It was not a tack driver however Mar 4, 2012 · Added a few more for my 308 recently. Apr 6, 2006 · I've used Varget often in the 308 Win, but hadn't considered it for the 30-30 until I saw today that both Hodgdon and Nosler recommend it for use with 170 grain bullets. Nov 5, 2009 #2 +1 on Varget/4064. TNTs and some 130 grain stuff, too. The rounds I went to test today were: Hornady 150gr FMJ w/Cann Hornady 308 Match Brass OAL - 2. 530" 2. 0 grains (compressed load) yielding a MV "muzzle velocity") of 2937 fps with 50,300 C. with scope. The May 16, 2003 · Hornady 150 GR SP 150 GR RN 165 GR SP 165 GR SPBT 170 GR RN 180 GR SP H4895, IMR 4895, BL-C(2), and probably a speck or two of IMR 3031 The MAXIMUM load of Varget for your . 800" is Oct 10, 2024 · *Varget 40. 5 grain/143 ELD-X load has always been a great shooting load in multiple 6. My load is Varget, about 44-45 grains, R-P case, WLR. L. 250" 49. 2 grains (. 308"; bullets: 150 GR Hornady FMJ-BT; COAL: 3. 3 gr Varget is Jan 18, 2018 · Years ago, I used 150 gr ballistic tips or 165 gr Hornady boat-tail spire points. 4 3 5 C T® Ballistic Silvertip® 0 . 150 gr JSP accuracy has been more elusive. 7 grains Varget, Lapua brass, Fed 210M primer. Is Mar 26, 2012 · Re: Temp test: AR Comp vs. A later . Awesome load. Aug 18, 2020 #4 Great powder for the 308 Win. Feb 22, 2023 · I used to use Sierra 150 gr flat base in my pre war 99 before Ca. I'm surprised that you had poor results with Varget and the . The H4350 41. Do not go gentle into that good night, Old age should burn and rave at close of day; I have used it for years just recently started using RL15 and Varget 748 works fine gave good accuracy and was the demise to many whitetails for me and my cousin gene Re: Any . The slightly lighter bullet plus extra velocity wouldn't hurt May 1, 2017 · I need some help understanding the difference between max charges for these cartridges. However, the . 0 IMR 3031 42. 0. +1 For deer in . I bet their 55gr bt would get you there if you found a powder your gun likes (mine does well with reloader 15) although i am loading 70 gr loaded mag length and shooting 0. 5 * 2777 42. 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 . 308s usually end up around 47. 308 that is 16". 308 Win with 200+ gr bullets, Varget is still probably the "go to" powder for a majority of F-TR shooters, although N150 has gained ground in the last couple years or so. ehunter Varget, RL15, TAC, IMR 4064 and IMR 4895 are all great powders in the 308 Win. If accuracy is the goal with yer 308, N-135 is the key to get there. 5 2865 48,000 CUP b. Cartridge Overall Length is the minimum length for the loaded cartridge. 5 gr of Varget. 9 Varget and a F210 is one of my favorite loads for deer and pigs. 680" Speer Part No. 800 (2. 308. Nov 7, 2018 · Some 308s like 150gr and others prefer 165 or larger weights. ~Molɔ̀ːn Labé Skýla~ Bullet: Hornady 150 gr. BTW, this same load works well and to the same POI with the Nosler 150 BTs. 3-46. Both of my 308 rifles LOVE this load. Apr 6, 2006 · Mid weight bullets and Varget always shot good in my 308’s , now to find some. 5 gr and second place is 44. 4-. 308 is a Kimber Classic with Broughton 5C barrel, glassed and free floated. 0 Of Varget 180gr Nosler Accubond or BT 44. 2011 2022 2023 2026 Hodgdon Varget IMI Commercial CCI 200 43. 0 2110 22. 9 gr/ 2300 and max at 44. In Stock 308 - 150 Grain SST - Hornady Custom - 20 Rounds. 308 Win powder choice? Thread starter davkrat; Start date Jun 9, 2012; Help Support Long Range Hunting Forum Become a supporting member. 308 Winchester (Using 150/155 GR Hornady Bullets) Warning! Notes: This data was shot by Brian Pearce, Wolfe Publishing Company. 308, I have used on occasion 125 grain SPT but used them only on Coyotes, and for target shooting. Dec 19, 2011 · I've played with 130 gr TSX & TTSX a lot in 30 cal stuff. My older model 7 308 shot the 150s and 165s best with Varget at near to max load. I have gotten good results from either IMR4064 or Varget with 150 or 165/68 Nov 4, 2004 · Thank you fellas. 810"; RCBS shell holder: #3; cart case: IMI Commercial; primer: CCI 200 (except where otherwise specified in remarks) NOTE: CCI No. 216 with Stoney Point) My 700 ADL varmint 308 loves Varget with 150 SSTs. I have sierra manual and Lee manual. With that short barrel, the 150 is a good choice if looking for half way Sep 15, 2016 · www. 6 2,599 - 47. Are there any other combinations I should load up to try that others have been successful with? Kind of a noob for precision Apr 18, 2021 · Both the 7-08's (Kimber MT's) I used Varget/150's with used charges of 41. down from max or 47gr of the 4320. 20" with a 1:12 twist. 0 2,808 42,600 cup 47. Oct 21, 2013 · 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). I have to admit though, I see a argument for both Varget and R15 in every post/forum that discusses the 308 and what works. NBT's and 45 gr. So I'd use TAC for the 150's too. Nov 8, 2006 · If you are not against trying different powders, you might try IMR-4064. i like the "H" due to temp condition (supposed to be) and have loaded the 150 above but only to 41. AccuBond as I’d prefer that to the 180 gr. 30-06 Springfield, 180 gr. Varget is a nice powder to use in the . April 7, 2009, 07:13 PM Jan 13, 2025 · I have . 2 2,580 52,600 psi 165 gr Feb 5, 2023 · Hi Dan, Not an elk hunter but I’d lean to the 165 gr. 308 T/C Compass. Can't remember when it didn't group 3 shots in an inch (and often much less) in any Mar 5, 2009 · For my 308, which is a Rem SPS tactical, I use the Sierra 150 gr SPT. 308" 3. Looking like I'll get it in December. h4895 behind a 150 is a very accurate load in every '06 I've ever tried it in. Not to say that I won’t shoot it further if I have the chance but, it is set up for the woods with a . I call it the 30/40 load. 2" Zeroing at roughly 200 yards ( to get point blank range as far as possible with Sep 12, 2015 · A few years back we bought my grandson a 308 Savage model fp something with an accustock, a muzzel brake, and a detachable clip. Hodgdon’s Varget, and BL-C(2) do well with most bullets and the new StaBall Match is fast becoming a favorite. I then had to buy ( no Varget), 4320. 9C 2780 RL 15 40. 0 * MAX. Likewise, 42 grains of WW 748 did ok, but not as accurate as Varget. Speer Hot-cors, RL15 and Sep 11, 2008 · Just curious My Kimber Montana runs 165 Partitions and Speers 2761 AVG (Lapua case, Fed 210M, 165 Partition, 45. I used up the last of the 150 gr GMx bullets that she has used for 10 years so I need to either work up with 150 cx or something else. 0 IMR 4064 LC cases,win LR primers 2. 0 grs of N 135 under a 150 gr Remington CoreLok and please don't tell the CoreLoks they aren't match bullets. I was a bit disgusted with the 150's tearing up too much meat so started plating with the 165 gr. But my accuracy has never been as good with it. My favorite loads with 150 gr bullets in bolt action . If a 125/130 gr bullet will blow thru a WT's chest, one may not need heavier bullets for that use. 2750 fps, seated . I secured a pound of Varget so I am in good shape for starters. Jazzball . 308 rifle was a Ruger M77 RSI with 18. As for your other powders: Varget start load shown 41. of 2. For N140, H4895, RL-15, or Varget in a . The powders I have available are IMR 4064, 3031, 4831, H 4350, and Varget. 6 days ago · I use it with 168 gr bullets and a Rem 700 308 with 178 gr bullets. 308 Winchester, 2900 fps can be reached with 150 grain hunting bullets. 0 gr RL-15 and 150 gr AB, it was good for a little over 3000 fps. 63 posts Oct 30, 2004 · I found that my Ruger Compact . Aug 10, 2022 · I should have stated that the Nosler’s are 150 grain which I shoot in both my 06 and 308. Its really hard to screw up a regular cup and core bullet load for the 308 Feb 13, 2012 · The max charge of Varget for the . 0 * 1960 IMR 4320 34. For local WT's and hogs, I use and like 125's and 130's in the '06, with BG powder. 308" and 150 gr. 9 gr. That load will group 5 shot groups in the range of 1in to 1. 0 gr's. Around 150 is about tops for me and Varget works that one pretty Jun 8, 2021 · So they will have separate load data. I plan to shoot 155 grain scenars or berger hybrid and use lapua brass. 825" COAL equals: I keep contemplating shifting to the 130 ttsx in my wife's 308. New posts Search forums. 5" barrel. bullets in combat not for long range competition shooting. I haven't ever shot the 165 PT out of my 308, but maybe your rifle just doesn't prefer them. softpoint design. Cases: Remington, Primer: CCI-200, COL: 2. These are $14 a box Nov 13, 2012 · Varget, RL 15, Power Pro 2000MR are all good powders that work great with 168gr bullets. And while 4064 is a great powder I've never reloaded for a 308 that liked it BEST. of Varget and a COL of 2. I've got a VX-6 3-18x44mm laying around that I'll mount. on target as the scope Jun 5, 2021 · What is your favorite all-around . Do have it bracketed with good loads for 125 & 150/155 gr bullets, using Varget or RL-15. Gun: Springfield Armory M1 Garand; barrel length: 24 inches; case: Hornady; primer: Winchester Large Rifle; bullet diameter: . 5 inches above and below line of sight range yards muzzle 50 100 150 200 250 300 400 500 maximum point blank range is 315 yards. 308 sps varmint 1/12 twist. 9 2,511 49,200 psi 45. Hits a 6’’ gong at 200. 308 150 and 165 gr loads Handloading, Reloading, and Bullet Casting : The Firing Line Forums > The Skunkworks > Handloading I've been using varget and IMR 4895 and am slowly working up Thanks Pat November 21, 2007, 01:19 PM #2: Nov 8, 2005 · I get consistent . for two reasons - you’ll get better velocity and trajectory with the 165 gr. A Feb 25, 2010 · I'm now loading 45. To use A4064 in the 308 Win for a 150gr bullet will use the 155gr bullet data. C. 010” off the lands with 47. 0 2663 47. 5 grains of Varget for my 20" 30-30 Glenfield. I have a Speer manual, and Sierra Data, but could only find Hornady bullets. I tried a lower charge of 44. Varget was also used on some of the loads . 8% My current 308 load is 150 HDY Interbond 46. dee ;Dr dropper for sure . Lung shots and head shots. My usual 165 gr loads were knocking her about a bit, so I thought I'd give the 125 Nosler Ballistic Tip a try. 308 Accubond 150 grain load info. That's the beauty of 308 Winchesters, they are easy to tune. 5 2661 IMR 4064 48. I use RL-17 on my 300 WSM's @3650 & Varget @3400 in the 06. Mar 26, 2021 · Varget 34. 417 0. 0 Varget,CCI LR Primed LC or Win cases feels very close to standard Nato 7. 5" barreled rifle. 308 but that was just me. Dec 23, 2013 · The Reloader 15 is a very good load, but the Varget is a 1 inch load. With 48. 0 grains as max with the 170 Sierra. Not really interested in FMJ box ammo numbers, just hot hunting loads but it needs to be from a 16" barrel. but had better results with IMR 4895 at 44. 735” Suggested Bullet Use Suggested Bullet Use Maximum Loads Should Be Used With Caution - Always Start With Minimum Loads Jun 27, 2021 · All Hornady bullets. A blanket statement that using Varget in the M14/M1A will blow your rifle up is not accurate unless you are indiscriminate reloader who doesn't bother to review the issues associated with reloading ammunition Mar 7, 2012 · Best 308 Win 150 gr load I ever saw was a Hornady SST over a max charge of H4895. Fairly mild load and a favorite in NRA HP competition circles. It shoots in the . Good enough for me. 0 and 44. I've also got a load with the 130 gr TTSX using TAC and the Sierra 220 gr RN Pro Hunter with CFE223. 308 150 gr. The shape is different, sure, but how is 46. Hodgdon lists 47 grains of Varget as a max load with a 150 grain Bullet: Hornady 150 gr. 308") B A RE L ength /Mak B . Jan 13, 2016 · I've not had the same result in at least one rifle with Varget. 308 cal bullet out there, Reply. 150 g Nosler partition 45. Barnes website list very little load data for free however if you join their copper club for 50 bucks a year I can get more data and I aint spending that. Sierra GameKing Feb 24, 2015 · A 308 win 150 partition loaded to around 2850 fps at close range will reliably put meat on the table up to and including moose and elk. 3 2,894 61,398 2. I need to work up a load for a stock Rem 700 VS in . 9 gr (max load). 308 loads is a 165gr accubond in front of 45gr varget. Hotcor. The max charge of Varget for the . I loaded up some 150 gr smks with 42 gr of 4320 and shot one of the smallest 5 shot groups of my long life. 308 dia. Just need to find what powder the barrel likes. 0 C Oct 12, 2007 · I'm loading . 5 grains. One of my all-time favorite . 308 Oct 12, 2011 · I loaded some 308 with 43. However, those velocities are generally listed today with a more realistic 150 at 2,820 fps, 165 at 2,700 fps and 180 at 2,620 fps from 24-inch barrels. Oct 17, 2023 · 42 grains of Varget with a Sierra 150 grain Gameking worked very well. velocity fps 3500 3358 3221 3088 2959 2834 2713 2475 2247 energy ft -lb 4079 3755 3454 3176 2916 2675 2451 2041 1681 308 Win Ammo Online and In Stock - 150 gr SST Polymer Tip 308 Ammunition For Sale by Hornady Lucky Gunner - Cheap Ammo For Sale. I am using varget powder,winchester brass, and winchester primers. 308 Win at 103% load density for Varget What I do is use the case capacity (not compressed) as my max for use during load development. I have Speer 125 gr. If I set the seating die so that the Sep 23, 2009 · Varget never gave me the accuracy I wanted in the . just that there’s a big difference powder capacity wise from the 300 Win Mag vs 308 to push the 180 regards velocity. I can use 1 gr under Max varget, F210M, and seat 0. 520. Depending on the rifle and the 150 bullet, speeds are in the 2,665 - 2,720 range. WA TE R CASE TYPE: Fed 210M 308 Win - 150/155 grain Version 9 Sep 16, 2011 · I run 47 gr. 005"; max cart OAL: 2. 800" 48. 216 with Stoney Point) Jul 31, 2019 · While I mainly use 150 grain bullets in my . nos bt 150 varget . 5 Creedmoors. 308") 90% 8% 83% 102% 96% 87% 93% 76% . Does anyone have any load info that works good for them. 3's and flattens WT deer. , 150 gr. Speer Hot Core. Jan 19, 2025 · Pete, my go to powder for the 308 is Varget with 150-180gr bullets. 2 grain over “maximum suggested load”) of Varget using 5X fired, accurized Winchester cases, Winchester standard large rifle primers and a 150 grain Nosler Ballistic Tip, boat-tailed bullets. 5" barrel, these bullets will achieve 2900 FPS. 2892 ** 44. spitz. 0 * 2058 Winchester 30-30 Win - 150 grain 30 Cal. TTSX, and Barnes bullets liking a good jump/deeper seating, I'm wondering if the 168 gr. An uncle has been doing this for over 30 years using 47. /2700. Apr 1, 2020 · Given the already reduced case capacity of the . 308) 150 gr InterLock® BTSP Item #3033 | 100/Box Limit 5 per customer Our traditional line of bullets feature exposed lead tips for controlled expansion and hard-hitting terminal performance. 700" 2. Anyway i brought it here and just ran a rod thru it to clean the barrel but otherwise didnt touch it. From this short 16. 0 is the "standard" RL15 150/308/2,800 fps load, but w/out a chronograph you're in the dark. All have worked great. IME, you can keep adding powder til you get to 2,800 - 2,820 fps. 30-06 Springfield on their website. nos bt 150 bl-c(2) . 5 gr and 10 @ 42. 308 velocities, cup 'n core work fantastic Aug 18, 2014 · Just plug in the . 1 gr getting slightly better accuracy at ~3,180 fps. I shot a number of combo's, including Varget. Varget works well out of my 243 and my dad's 308 just not so well with my 30/06 as of yet. I will be using 165 gr. does anyone have a suggested max load for this bullet and powder using Win Brass, BR2 or 210M, case trim to 2. Primer: CCI-250 Case: Winchester (New) LOAL: 2. 4 3 5 B allistic Tip ® 0 . 308 Winchester 150 GR (Speer Reloading Manual #14) Warning! Notes: max case length: 2. Hornady's reloading data shows 2670-2914fps with 42. In working up an F class load, TOO much Varget will push a 155s at 3000 fps in a 30 Mar 14, 2024 · Explore 308 Winchester loads and bullets for hunting on Mossy Oak's Passion blog. 185" or 155 GR Hornady A-Max; COAL: 3. My wife uses the same load. 5 gr of 2000MR, 47. 308, and I have a big stash of Varget Jan 21, 2013 · In my experience with the Nesika Bolt gun here, the group opened up at 45 gr varget. I did adjust the scope down after the 44 gr shots. 0 grains of Varget as max in the . Calvin45 Well-Known Sep 11, 2008 · Just curious My Kimber Montana runs 165 Partitions and Speers 2761 AVG (Lapua case, Fed 210M, 165 Partition, 45. 010” off the lands works well in multiple different rifles. " Accurate's 4064 load data: 155 HDY A-MAX 42. I'm using 46. 810 107. I've tried the load in about 10- 308 rifles from bench rifles to pencil barrel problem rifles and the worst group so far is a ragged hole at 100 yds. 5 gr Varget load was getting around 2730 fps. 520"; 150 grain BT Sep 9, 2009 · Had a tear out page from Shooting Times on 308 Winchester using Varget and Hornady 150 or 165 bullets, must have lost it. Hornady Apr 21, 2016 · The . 0 of Varget. I got some 150's in 30 caliber but I hate to shoot them. 5 due to Mar 26, 2021 · Varget 46. Saving them for apocalypse Jan 14, 2015 · Varget is nice with 175 gr bullets as you can squeeze another 50-100 fps out of it relative to other powders. 5 gr's Varget (and RL15) with the 150 TSX in my 308. 0C 2937 50,300 CUP 03-22-2013, 08:25 PM #5. NOS BT Winchester 748 . He claims its the holy grail of 308 loads for big game. Savage 11. So one has a hunting . Ramshot Tac is also nice. A 308 that won't shoot Varget pretty well is a rare thing, but I guess they exist. Generally quite accurate, and not very Sep 9, 2009 · One of my three best loads is varget and a 150 partition. i also have alot of once fired brass all different makes but i am Mar 7, 2012 · I have gotten good results from either IMR4064 or Varget with 150 or 165/68 Nosler ballistic tips or Sierra 150 grain game king bullets. 308 was originally designed for 150 grain bullets and I feel this bullet weight is the ideal match for the . FMJBT in Winchester brass using H-Varget powder (43-45 gr. For some reason, I had written Berger. This year the 308 is the backup, and it put the last four 150 Horns through it into a 0. sbt point blank range computed for 2. I can't remember the last time I loaded and shot . C Ac c u B ond® 0 . Some manuals show as much as 49. 5 grain increments. Jun 9, 2012 · 150 gr. Win 748. RE-15 for hornady 150 gr. 80" groups at 100 yards. (. 0 1981 IMR 4198 26. I would suspect Viht N140, Varget and RL15 would work equally well as they are all NATO spec powders for 147-150 grain bullets that have undergone exhaustive testing to be ideal for this bullet weight in the . Dec 24, 2006 · I have seen alot of discussion that is stating that Varget is better suited for the heavier bullet like 180-190gr and the IMR 4064 is better suited to the lighter bullets like 150-168gr in the . Thread starter ehunter; Start date Apr 25, 2010; Apr 25, 2010 #1 E. set zero at 265 yards. I am not expecting stellar performance from one load in multiple guns, just decent (1. 308 Win 150 gr TTSX Varget Load Data & Experience Wanted Post by hunting-ben-hur » Wed Jun 19, 2019 7:35 pm Habe jetzt die Messdaten vom Beschussamt zurück. I don't shoot a 308 BUT I had no problem running 3400 fps in the 30-06 with Varget. After calling the world over and not being able to find any I was about to give up on being able to reload. It loves re-15 and 4064 but couldn't get a group under 1. Gun: Ruger M77 MK II All-Weather; barrel length: 22 inches; case: Hornady Match; primer: Winchester Large Rifle; bullet diameter: . The bullet i will be using is the 175 matchking with a 20'' barrel. This was using Hodgdon's max load of CFE-223 of 51. H4895. interlocks also, so it should be golden in the sst. I typically use Varget or RL-15, but many others work well. 5 IMR-4064. Sitting here tonight I was reading over the original paperwork that came with the rifle and the guy that built it says he Dec 21, 2004 · I stopped looking when I found how 4064 performed under 150 gr bullets in mine, and was happy enough I never tried other powders. 0 grains of Varget pushing a 150 gr. Sep 9, 2016 · Mine did take to 150 gr. The load data from a number of sources consistently indicates an O. 520"; 150 grain BT Dec 28, 2019 · Is there an “easy button” load for Varget and 168 grain bullets like Hornady ELD-M or SMK? I have a new Tikka UPR on the way and would like to fire form some brass. 735"; 150 grain RN COAL: 2. 46. Excellent accuracy. RL 15 works well in both. Starting loads range in velocity from 1800-1600fps, but caution that a double charge is possible at these charge weight (volume) ranges. 308" 30 SPFN Hot-Cor® 30 Spitzer BTSP 30 Spitzer SP Hot-Cor® 30 Grand Slam® SP Weight (grains) 150 Ballistic Coefficient 0. Never used it before, and got an load out of the air for my son's hunt. 308 Win, that it sometimes seems hard to make a recommendation. Save Share (JSP Hornaday). 308" 2. Most have our pioneering Oct 22, 2024 · I've got a Nosler M21 308 Win. 150 gr Hornady SST VARGET Federal 210 primers Norma brass It really liked 43. 6 AA 4064 start 44. Feb 5, 2022 · Barnes has online data too, for the 308 & their stubby little 130 gr bullet, Varget looks like a great choice for it. The upgrade should be quick, so we only expect the site to be down for 1-2 hours maximum. 835", I'm getting . 70" group. Yes, I did load some 170 gr Sierras with 32. That being said and why I don't know, The Hornady 7th list Varget as a powder for the 3033 as well as the other 150 gr pills starting at 35. 0 2,759 39,700 cup 51. 015"; trim-to length: 2. 308 Win With 150/155 Nosler BT and Sierra MK 47. 0 grs Varget and 165 gr BT/168 gr ABLR. I have had excellent accuracy with 42 grains of Varget and 168 Bergers. 5 most of the time. 2 260 24. Feb 23, 2009 · This was the first time I used Hodgdon Varget, and it gave excellent results. Feb 15, 2013 · The rifle/cartridge was developed to shoot M80 ball weight 150 gr. The max charge of Varget for the 7mm-08 using 150 AB or Partition loaded to 2. grain bullets and using 150 gr. NOS BT Hodgdon Varget . Sep 17, 2021 · For the last several years, I have been using Barnes TTSX, mostly a . 99. 0 2118 27. · 150 Accubond, IMR4895, R-15, Varget or 4064 will shoot as good as the gun can shootand stomp a mudhole in a deer IC B2 Re: Best 150 gr bullet for . 6 Feb 24, 2012 · Ladies and Gentlemen, Yesterday I tried my new general purpose hunting load at 100,200 and 300 meters. 308 listed, beginning with the starting load and working up to Oct 3, 2006 · With a 24" . Sako 75. 5 BLC-2 load!) under . 0 * 2771 Nosler 308 Win - 150/155 grain 30 Cal. I bet a good portion of 308 shooters use either RL-15 or Varget. 10 off the lands in an awful lot of 308s and look like a freakin' magician. Mar 18, 2021 · You can just about load up 125gr Sierra pro Hunters with 44. May 22, 2011 · It's not the grain-charge as much as the velocity one is getting. . With this being said, I think H4350 would work well with heavy 308 bullets (200+ gr) and long barrels. 30 Cal (. 0, and load some heavier ones if you want to test pressure, in 0. My best load was with 150 gr. 5 BLC-2 with CCI200 and Hdy cases, 168 Hornady match bullet or Black Hills Match (which from the looks is a Hornady 168 match, 46. 5 gr with a MV of 2962 fps. I've found that about 1/2 the 308's I've messed with, have preferred RL15. 5 grains of H-Varget with the 150 grain Nosler Partition Spitzer bullet. 30-30 and . GI1 . Any load recipe recommendations? I am looking for both accuracy and long range. 0 gr of Varget, depending on the brass and bullet used. Dyslexics of the world Untie Re: 30-06 loads with Varget and 150gr Accubonds [Re: wildlifehunter] #6503303 03/28/19 06:24 AM 03/28/19 06:24 AM: Joined: Aug 2016 Sep 2, 2019 · With my 150 gr FMJ I use 42 gr IMR4895 w/ CCI 200 in both my M1A and FAL 40. So start at 44. With a 24" . Last edited: Feb 12, 2023. I also have loads for the 150 gr BT with Varget and IMR4064. Speer Hot-cors, RL15 and Mar 16, 2009 · I was at the range today and the Sierra Pro king 150 I had a 6 shot group right at a inch at Home. Now using Hornady 140 grain 30-30 monoflex or the one for 308 Marlin, great accuracy and performance on a lot of hogs and our little coastal black tails with a near max book load of Varget. There are so many good powders for the . BLC-2 is a good powder for lighter 150 gr bullets and I use it as my go to powder in . Forums. It would be for a deer hunting load, near or at max load with varget. 5 MOA. Scope height is 2. I am going to run with 43. They generally chrono around 2850 to 2900 fps. Feb 19, 2019 · I load 150 grain ttsx in my . Not too much difference. 5 max for one and only 41 max for the other? P Mar 5, 2013 · A while back I had a TC Prohunter with a 28" barrel in 308, and with 48. 4 to 42. 5 grains Varget) and its spooky accurate too. Hopefully timing works for a late season hunt. 2 max 53. They consistently produce excellent terminal results. 0 grains. . 308 Win to get ideal expansion. TTSX limits the charge capacity and simply can't be pushed fast enough out of a . Note - Hodgdon lists 33. Thanks in advance for your help. Anyone tried R16 in 308? Alliant only lists data for R15 and R17 in 308win. D. I was into the mid 2900's with 150 gr. Not bad for a 16. hdy gmx 165 varget . This is max load according to my manual. 47. hdy gmx 165 bl-c(2) . A good friend of mine swears by CFE 223 in his . Larry Gibson. Core-Lokt factory ammo will certainly do the job if you do yours. TAC and H4895 also worked for me with 125 gr BT's. 800" is 46. 82" (. 5 2086 30. DF Edit to correct "Barnes" 130 TSX. 5 * MAX. Using these economical to use than standard hunting bullets for target. Learned i my old age that a deer's heart & lungs are a big fat target. Oct 4, 2020 108 5. A. 3 2590 44. I generally don't go with real heavy bullets in the . 308's and the competition was hot Anyone's rifle & loads could have won Nov 11, 2016 · 46. Nov 12, 2017 · 47 gr. WARNING - Approach maximum loads with caution (Berger Bullets Reloading Manual 1st Edition) 150: Berger Match FB Target: Hodgdon: Varget: Subscribe: 2599: Remarks: start load 150: Berger Match FB Target: Hodgdon: Varget Mar 4, 2007 · BL-C(2) works well for me with the 110 gr Sierra varminter bullet. Your idea of a few steps to get into the ball park is right Aug 21, 2020 · It seems i loaded some about 6 years back using IMR 4064 and 4895 . Apr 12, 2010 · . My Hornady friend is out of town right now (I give him Speer data - he provides Hornady data). 2 of Varget 168 Sierra MK 46 to 45. 8 of Varget. Which figures, because I have 8 pounds of 748 but only about a half of Varget and haven't seen any on the shelves for a while. Varget was the best choice with the Barnes 130 TSX. I switched to TAC using 50. 308 Win with the 130 TTSX. I'm a conservative handloader and believe these loads were safe and within SAAMI pressures. 308 Winchester. F 210. 308"; Hornady 150 grain GMX, IB, SST, SP and BTSP COAL: 2. 308 Win compared to other . How much further would it be prudent to take it? If not you could go up a bit but I normally find best accuracy comes with about 96% of max powder loads (both 308 & 30-06) so about 49 grains might work. The powders I have are Varget, and Accurate 2460 but their websites do not list Jun 3, 2023 · I would like to load some Hornady 150 gr FMJ's in . The flattened primer is another indication that the pressure (more powder) should NOT be increased. Good for hunting, and the hunter exactly knows the Jun 1, 2016 · Getting 2,550 from 150's with varget. U. 5 2549 44. SP Interlock Powder: Winchester 748 48. I did use Nov 4, 2004 · My model 7 shot the 150 bt the best with 47 grains Varget. ETip . Rednek rampager Beginner. 308 with 150 grain bullets. 308" boat tail, using the same charge weights of Varget. That powder, I chose 2 gr. Apr 25 Dec 15, 2024 · If your using say 45 or 46 grains of varget let me know I was going some testing OCW and there is a definate liking for 42 gr of RL then next closing set of groups was at 45 gr of rl 15 I was going to try Varget at 44 to 46 grains Mar 28, 2021 · Site updates coming Wednesday, 1/29 at 8am CT! The site will be down for routine maintenance on Wednesday, 1/29 starting at 8am CT. But just trying shortcut to get a Nov 4, 2004 · I'll be hunting deer only, and have plenty of 150 gr. 03" off lands, ended up seating these a little longer than the book says, at book seating depth they shot horrible. Here is my questionI am lucky enough to have a few pounds of varget, and also lucky enough Oct 23, 2011 · My . 308 case. 5 MOA would be great, but I would settle for around 2 MOA). 150 BTSP @2725 150 SST @2725 168 ELD-M @2650 IMR 4064, Varget, RL 15, 8208 XBR all on hand but only using 4064 Starline brass CCI, Federal and Remington primers. I have some powders on hand to try but I have quite a bit of Reloader 16. 0 to 45. Thanks in advance for your input. Loads are not temperamental so these don't change results enough for me to worry. sierra gameking (hunting) and Varget powder. Lp . Feb 21, 2010 16 0. 308 Win. Apr 28, 2011 · 150 GR. A Ruger M77 Hawkeye with a 22-inch barrel and Weaver 3-12x Grand Slam scope was used to test . 0 with "standard" cup/core 150's. Switching to Hodgdon Varget (an extruded powder) and using a Jun 24, 2020 · I'm loading ammo for a young lady with a new . There's a unicorn for you! . 5 gr or there about. 240"; maximum COAL: Jan 20, 2021 · . Jan 10, 2011 · New stick!! Remington LTR in 308. 308 would probably shoot very well with double-based horse manure, but I generally start trying 150s in a new-to-me . Aug 25, 2010 #8 L. If I still had a 308 both would also get a chance, just because. 0 MAX. 0 2163 30. max 51. Currently, 46 grains of Varget and a Nosler 165 ballistic tip shoots very good groups in my Jun 21, 2024 · if Varget doesn't shoot really well, I'll automatically go to RL15. 00 shipped. 5 gr of IMR-4064 behind my 150 gr bullets and get good velocity and good accuracy. Started by Mblmotors; In a . 308 with 45-46 grains of Varget--as a lot of people apparently do. As a fire form load (that has shocked me group size wise) is any 125 0R 150 grains over 40 grains of Varget. I take shots out to about 250 yards and have had good expansion inside the carcass. 3 to 45 with 155 grain bullets in the 308 Win 175gr Sierra matchking 45. out of a 1-12 twist rifle and go hunting. 800" 44. 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 5 days ago · what loads are you guys using with varget for 308. 800" 42. This stupid rifle of mine only shoots 46. davkrat My 45. Reloder 15 Jul 17, 2011 · Oldchet, I've never used the 140 gr CC bullet, sorry. Nosler 150 gr AccuBond. These powders shoot sub . 4 IMR 4064 start 44. View Profile View Forum Posts Boolit Grand Master Join Date Jul 2005 Location Lake Havasu City, Arizona Posts 21,693 "Fairly accurate" and "147 or 150g pulled military ball projectiles" can be a contradicition. 1C 2858 IMR 4320 40. 308) 150 gr SP $ 34. I want to use Varget to make my reloading life simpler since I already use Varget in 223. The 150 gr PT's arrived from SPS a couple days ago. 226 Ballistic Coefficient . 308 Win with 150-gr ( or some heavier ) bullets, the golden loads are going to be 44. Also my Tikka is my “still hunting” rifle and most of my shots with it are 100-150 max. Posted By: WTM45 Re: . 0 Varget. Shod Apr 11, 2009 · Col For Hornady 150 Gr . 4 3 5 Gr. 308 Winchester handloads. Oct 3, 2004 · Can someone tell me how many grains of Varget I should use when loading . They'll all work great. Yes a lever action 99 will group that well! Apr 1, 2018 · If you are using a different powder with a world of experience, start right under the proven load. I own a Savage Model 12 that hates Varget with 150-168 GR bullets. 5 gr. 0. Dec 29, 2016 · 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. Jul 19, 2020 · If you look at the Hodgdon reloading website data, the max load for a 168 gr bullet in . 150 gr TTSX-47 gr Varget in Hornady case fired from a Winchester Model 70 SS Extreme Weather = 2,894 FPS ~2. 34 primers may be substituted for CCI 250; test firearm: Remington 700; barrel length: 22"; maximum loads Mar 11, 2015 · MAY 28, 2003 – TEST OF HODGDON’S VARGET RIFLE POWDER I loaded Varget powder in amounts ranging from 40. I'll be using Varget powder. Hodgdon list a starting charge of 44-47c for varget and a 150bt head. 308 using 155 gr Nosler Custom Competition bullets, Winchester nickle plate cases Home. I searched, but realized you guys are using shorthand terms for the bullets that I'm not familiar with. 9 max 52. Good plinkers out of my SOCOM. 30-06 loads do. Fired in the 18 inch barrel of a Gibbs 2A1 at 100 yds. 8", but when I seat the bullet the crimp groove is well above the case mouth. Oct 1, 2021 #8 R. I did find a few manuals/data showing up to 42. 0 gr. bullets and Varget in the . One big advantage of TAC (at least for me) is that I can't really get stick powders to throw consistantly enough from my Oct 2, 2007 · Speer # 13 lists a compressed load of 47. If this doesn't work, try the 150 gr PT. Mar 23, 2013 · The max Varget load for a 150 grain in a 30-06 is running 58,000PSI right now. 0 2883 42. 80 OAL Not having pressure testing barrels I can tell you that 44. 5 gr varget pushin; 165 grain barnes triple shock. 225" 43. A case full of Varget with a F210 0. thatguySHM Beginner. 42. Select options This product has multiple variants. Now I'm just waiting on the rifle. 420 C. 2206 ** 32. 9 2,659 47,500 PSI 46. charges) and Remington # 9 1/2 large rifle primers. 8 2,842 44,100 cup 150 gr. Varget (308 Win. 4g of Varget. 810". 8 2853 308 Winchester Suggested Bullet Use 150-grain TTSX BT / TAC-TX BT Sectional Density . I have used 4064 and varget in my hunting loads. Varget probably being the most popular. 3 shot one inch grp. 30's, the increased length of the 168 gr. 62 Ball This load shoots great in my DPMS LR 308 ,AP4 308,Cetme,Garrand converted to 308 and FR8 (had gunsmith check it over Great bullet for target practice, use for basic load development for 150 gr shoot out to 300 yards great groups with Varget powder . Hell, someone I respect (and they know what they're doing too) actually came across a 270 that wouldn't perform with H4831. Novalondon. It's the Barnes TTSX 150 gr launched at 2790 feet per second from a . 226 0. 1 gr both right on the lands. N. 0 grs. lukeva22 Beginner. 2247 Most Accurate 30. The rifle is a Winchester Model 70 Stainless Classic Featherweight. 255 0. 49. Win. 0 IMR 4895 44. 34 primers may be substituted for CCI 250; test firearm: Remington 700; barrel length: 22"; maximum loads Jun 24, 2020 · The 130 gr Barnes TTSX, not TSX, 0. My last 150/308 load was with BENCHMARK. 308 Win is a compressed load. Mar 6, 2022 · Does anyone have a link to load data for the 178gr ELD-m with Varget and CCI BR-2 primers. Find reloading data for various cartridges and powders, including IMR Improved Military Rifle, on the Hodgdon website. When the last of the Noslers went downrange, I switched back to my old favorite Hornady 150-grain . Started by oneshot 66; Dec 9, 2024; DPMS 308-BP-01 Repair Kit for AR10 $40. BF May 13, 2020 · Tikka T3 lite 308. If you have a Nosler book, its their recommended load for 150 gr and Varget. 5 1967 IMR 4895 32. 1 day ago · Hello. Out of Stock. Save Share Reply Quote Like. 308 150 grain Nov 24, 2012 · Been wanting to try some loads with 150 gr Game Kings but the Sierra manual does not have load data for H4895, only IMR. 7C 2,883 59,800 PSI I've loaded a lot of compressed 4064 in 308 and never had cases as full as you describe. My first choices for any 150. My go to load is 46. Other powders I can try are Varget, IMR 4064, H4895. I wouldn't hesitate to use it on anything in the lower 48. weight. Just bought an Adams Arms small-frame AR . 308 Winchester (150 GR Berger Bullets Data) Warning! Notes: Case trim length: 2. My rifle is a Savage 99 with a 22in barrel. also shoots 165 grain bullets very well and 180 grain bullets adequately. 0 gr's RL15 with 150's. 5 gr BLC-2with cci 200, Hornady case and 150gr NBT's. Mar 24, 2013 · 150 GR. 308 really likes Nosler Ballistic Tip bullets in the 125 gr. IMR4064 is an old Hornady 30 Cal (. Excellent accuracy from both of those lightweight bullets from my 308 Win. The 150 BD2 has the highest BC for its weight, so will retain its energy and speed better than any other 150 gr . Average MV = 2021 . H4895, RL15, and IMR 4064 with 168's. I suggest using whatever powder you have. L 2. Hodgdon shows data for 150 gr. 2996 44. 16 inch Sig Cross 308. I'm gonna mount a 3-9x40 4500 Bushnell. went nonleaded, and they worked great in front of Varget. Dyslexics of the world Untie Re: 30-06 loads with Varget and 150gr Accubonds [Re: wildlifehunter] #6503303 03/28/19 06:24 AM 03/28/19 06:24 AM: Joined: Aug 2016 May 13, 2020 · I want to load either the 130 gr Barnes TTSX, 125 gr AccuBond or 150 gr Ballistic Tip in a 308win. com has the following loads for 150 grain Hornady bullets (yes, including the SST) with Varget in . 6 2602 45. 01" over Dec 30, 2013 · I picked up a box of Barnes ttsx bullets today in 308@150 gr. Any use Varget in a 308, what results did you have? Save Share 44. Posted By: hanco Re: which powder for the . 0 2133 Powder Tested 28. Generally quite accurate, and not very temperature sensitive. It's no trick to get 2,800 fps with a 150 in a 22" bbl'd 308 Win. It's probably my favorite powder for 150-165 class bullets in several bolt action and AR10 308 rifles Hot . 5grs of Varget is what I load in my 308 with 150's. I’d lean toward Varget for lighter bullets, maybe BG for heavier ones. 308 Win Load. 5 MAX. Nothing wrong with the 180 gr. Gotta Love That Varget ! I have loaded many powders through the years for my favorite 1 day ago · 46gr or varget behind a 150gr SST and lapua brass and Fed210 primers give me a one hole group in my 20" Tikka varmint at a touch over 2800fps. 30-06 M1 Garand (Using 150/155 GR Hornady Bullets) Warning! Notes: This data was shot by Brian Pearce, Wolfe Publishing Company. 5 MOA with Varget. I would like to have one load that would shoot decently through multiple guns, including bolt actions and an AR-10 with barrels from 16" to 20". 800" is 41 grains. The bullets weigh the same. I think the sweet spot for this rig is going to be between 44. 5gr of Varget. I have a line on 150 gr BT's too. 005, seating depth i have . 377 0. Any help would be appreciated. The data at the Nosler load data website puts the max for a 168 . 5 2,859 44,100 cup 165 gr. And, they're moving at 3,100 fps. Jun 24, 2018 #11 T. 2255 29. Nosler's 125 gr Ballistic Tip gets well over 3100 fps from my 24" 308 rifle, using Varget. The options may be chosen on the Nov 15, 2011 · I've had excellent results with 150 grain bullets over H BL-c2, IMR 4320 and IMR 4064. 308, 150 gr, powered type-winchester , then 748 and hit the get data button and scroll down. Nov 1, 2011 · So I have started developing a 3 gun load for run and gun type shooting out to about 600 yards. 130 TTSX 49 g Varget R-P Brass CCI-200 2. Jul 19, 2023 · 150 gr. Both work well. I use a load of 46. 74 Varget Win LRP Nov 10, 2024 · Worked up some 308 Win for my wife’s CVA Cascade at 100 yards, three shot groups. Thanks for the info on the Hodgdon adding the 308 service rifle. I am about to begin reloading for a 1:12 20" 308 bolt action. 0* IMR 3031 31. 295 Sectional Density 0. It's hard to go wrong with varget, RL15, Benchmark. I am using 168 gr Nosler OTMs. 6 four shot groups in my fincky 1:12 twist shilen bbl using 49. O. I have a Remington 700 CDL Tactical heavy 20 inch Barrel Rifle that will shoot small one hole groups with 150 gr. NBT's on hand. and 147 gr. 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. Oct 3, 2006 · Hodgdon and Nosler both list charges of Varget higher than my load, Sierra does not. Current 308 in a Rem 700 with a 23" tube is 100+ fps faster than you are seeing with 51. 308 Winchester - Published Manufacturer Loading Data Shellholders: Hornady #1 Mar 16, 2023 · My tikka barrel is also cut to 18 inches and didnt like the cfe, varget, or 748, but found good accuracy with reloader 15. 308 Winchester is 47. I've been using Varget for years and love that powder. 5 2,628 53,000 psi 165 gr. 225" 44. loaddata. I used it a fair bit when Varget was hard to get a few years back. It was shooting just under an inch for 5 shot groups and velocity was ~3080 fps. 5 gr's H4895 esp. 5 2,526 46,600 psi 46. 308 Remington 150 gr factory ammo. Aug 28, 2020 · TRIGGERTECH SPECIAL-FLAT-BOTTOM SAFETY-NEW $150. I also use CCIBR2's and WW cases. The 7mm-08 is based on the . Bugeyes. weight and I think it’s a better weight for deer hunting. 800" is 46. BG with mag primer should be a good choice. 308 win deer load Pick just about anything in the . 308 Winchester case. ivhjisefdypmciqoqmpqufjdqskwppvblncdixaviarmntm