.308 Starting load

[wvbearhunter]

Varget and N-550

 

[FireFlyFishing]

I'd go light and fast with that short barrel. 130 Barnes TTSX or something similar with Hammer.
Alternatively, I'm running a 155TMK and varget in my 20" with great results.

 

[Stadoc]

I'm sorry. I don't mean to waste anyone's time. I'm just looking to see what others have had success with in short barreled .308's.

I agree. That's what I am after. I can look in the load manuals and find published velocity. I can find a trend of which powders shoot faster. Accuracy is something else. Each rifle can be very unique in what it likes but, it does seem each cartridge has it's trends. I know that if I take someone else's favorite load, I have to experiment in my own rifle and see if it performs the same.

Bottom line, no matter what I decide to load, I will check my reloading manuals and be sure that it is within published loads and I will start at the bottom and work up with charges checking for pressure signs as I go.

You don't have to apologize for anything, you asked a question and everyone responded because they want to be helpful, if not interested in your post nobody is forced to respond to it. Good luck

 

[Critter Picker]

I've had good luck with H4895 and a 165 BT in my 15" Encore.

 

[436]

You might look at {39.5gr} of IMR 3031 .308 Win, Sierra 168gr MK, not the one I use but many folks find this to bring out the accuracy potential question in a lot of .308 Win rifles. Cheers

 

[MarkInPA]

I've had good luck with H4895 and a 165 BT in my 15" Encore.

There you go... Now were talking short....15". Maybe I should pay attention to what you have to say.

Sounds like a lot are suggesting 4895 in addition to the Varget. Even have a call for 3031. Even think I here a suggestion to look into lighter all copper bullets. This is all giving me some things to consider. Thanks to all for your suggestions. Are any of these powders more temperature insensitive than the others including 4064?

 

[K.E.C. Darkside]

Hope this helps. Lee Manual 2021