Favorite projectiles and powders for 308 win?

What velocity do you get with your 45 grain load and those 178s? I used to have a marlin bolt gun that really liked the 178 and 168s but I sold it to a buddy that wanted to get into hunting. I believe it was a 1/11 twist or 1/12. I currently have a howa that is a 1/10 twist.
Here's the data from a Savage 308 of my fathers. 24" 10 twist. Super accurate load also. 2.80 COAL. Lapua brass and CCI LRP
 

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42 grains of Varget and either a 168 ELDX or a 168 Sierra Matchking, depending upon what I was shooting at. Used in Daniel Defense Delta 5 and a Savage FCP-SR with equal and predictable .25 MOA performance.
 
As predicted, there are so many combinations of bullets and powders that seem to work well with this cartridge. I've had the best results with IMR4064 and Varget with 168gr pills. My most consistent bullets have been Berger CH and Hornady AMAX in my 308win. However, it really gets down to splitting hairs. I may have to try some lighter monos just to see if I can bump up the velocity, but I have other rifles in different cartridges that may get jealous.
 
That's me also with the other rifles but with prices and availability or just trying not to burn out my 300Rum I'll shoot my 308 win probably 100 to 1 over the rum. Seem like it's always a struggle to find the right powder, or primer or brass but I haven't looked in over a year though. Been having 2 much fun with my 308 and my 7mm-08. I shoot a 168, 162, and a 150 grain load in it. Shot my last deer with it. It's was supposed to be the 308's turn this year but I have a broken arm right now. So I'm probably going to take a pass or see
If I can find something on a short day hunt.
 
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