Short barreled 308....what powder?

[Colin78]

I'm having a 20" 1:10 twist 308 built. I will be shooting suppressed. I'm thinking I'll probably Use 168 gr. Berger Classic hunter bullets. What powder would you recommend? I really like Hodgdon since they aren't temperature sensitive but I don't know which one would be good for a short barrel?

 

[Trnelson]

I'm having a 20" 1:10 twist 308 built. I will be shooting suppressed. I'm thinking I'll probably Use 168 gr. Berger Classic hunter bullets. What powder would you recommend? I really like Hodgdon since they aren't temperature sensitive but I don't know which one would be good for a short barrel?

Varget is a good place to start investigating

 

[SealT5]

Varget and 8208xbr

 

[Nimrodmar10]

I like Reloder 15 for my 20" .308. Don't believe everything you hear about RL powders being temperature sensitive. Test it yourself, you might be surprised

 

[Colin78]

Thanks guys. I already have Varget so I will start there!

 

[RegionRat]

In addition to Varget and 8208, 4064 and 4895 are also known to be really good in 20" .308 Service Rifle loads for the SMK 168.

 

[bigedp51]

Short barrel 16.5 inch 308 Winchester load development
https://rifleshooter.com/2017/01/short-barrel-16-5-inch-winchester-load-development/

308 Winchester load development: Sierra 168 gr. MatchKing with IMR 4064 and VARGET
https://rifleshooter.com/2016/12/30...ra-168-gr-matchking-with-imr-4064-and-varget/

308 Winchester / 7.62x51mm NATO: Barrel Length versus Velocity (28″ to 16.5″)
https://rifleshooter.com/2014/12/30...ato-barrel-length-versus-velocity-28-to-16-5/

 

[Bmccart]

My savage 20" 1-10 loves a 185 vld hunter with 41 gr of 4895

 

[JSHKS]

I shot a lot of 308 out of a 15" Encore. It liked what my rifles did.

 

[MudRunner2005]

Varget, CFE 223, LeverEvolution, 8208 XBR, BL-C(2).

 

[Rich Coyle]

I read about some one doing a test with oowders and barrel length. The power that generated the most velicvel in the long barrel did the same in the short barrel.