Recent content by Gardien

Yes it is. What length do you trim to? Also, what COL? I'm using Federal brass.

Hi Bob. No. None of the loads were compressed and there were no signs of over pressure.

Yepper. I shoot both the 165 gr SPBT and HPBT with great success for me(<.75 MOA). I even worked up a nice 180 gr SPBT load (MV = 2,735 and MOA ~0.5).

I wasn't looking for advice; just wanted to share my data.

I set out to develop a elk hunting load for my .308. Below are the results of my test loads that I wanted to share with the forum. All were < 1.0 MOA. I found no obvious signs of over pressure. Components: 180 gr SGK SPBT (#2160) Once fired Federal case trimmed to 2.010" Wolf Primer COL 2.800"...

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Thanks, Russ. Yes, it does make sense. Since I'm using Sierra, I'll start with their recommendations. I guess I'm overanalyzing this before I start.

Thanks, Freelunch. My rifle is brand new with 30 rounds down it so far. I'll take a look at Hogdon. Just visited their web site...very impressive.

New to relaoding and beginning to work up my first series of .308 loads with IMR 4064 and 165 gr SGK (SBT). Can someone help me upderstand why the Sierra manual lists the max 4064 load at 43.5 gr and the Speer manual lists 45.0 for a 165 gr SBT? The minimum loads are also different at 41.0...

Thanks for all the input. I managed to pick up 2 lbs each of Varget and IMR 4064 and will see how I do loading 165 gr SGKs.

Thanks for the feedback, Everyone. I have a source for IMR 4064 and Varget. Will probabaly just buy both and see which my rifle likes best. I'll try to get a report out after I get a chance to try 'em. Gardien

I have a Remy 700 .308 with 20 inch barrel and am planning to start handloading. Looking for powder suggestions. I will begin with 165 and 180 gr SGKs. Thanks in advance.

M_Shock, I'm going thru the same process now and suffering from analysis paralysis. I have finally decided to go with the SFWA 3-9 scope I mentioned earlier. It will go on a Remy XCR compact 308 for hunting out to 300 yd and targets to 600. Its mil/mil and FFP. All the reviews I've read rate...

SWFA 3-9x variable scope SWFA has a 3-9x mil/mil variable scope. SWFA SS 3-9x42 Tactical Riflescope Stock # - SS39X42 Matte First Focal Plane Mil-Dot 30mm OK for .50 cal 0.1 MRAD $599.95 Add to Wishlist

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