.308 reloading questions

[jrebel]

Working up a load for .308 win and have some questions.  Keep in mind I have never reloaded .308 so pardon my ignorance.

Barrel Length:  20"
Twist:  1:10
Bullet weight (I am trying first):  165 gr

So the question is??  Is H-4350 burn rate two slow for this set up?   My books show load data for H-414 which has a similar burn rate, but not the H-4350.  They also show a load data for IMR 4350 which again is really close to H-4350.

Does anyone use H-4350 for .308 win?  If so what is your experience.

If H4350 is not a good choice, what is a better choice based on your experience?

Thanks

jrebel

[Biggerhammer]

Varget is a exellent powder for the .308 Winchester. It's a very stable powder, it meters well and it's temperature talerant which is a plus when you work up a load and you wish to shoot it in 100 degree weather as well as the colder fall hunting season weather.

H4350 has been a good accurate powder for me in 7x57, 300 WSM, .270 Win. H4350 & IMR 4350 are not close enough in burn rate to substitute one for the other.


I just looked through several reloading manuals Speer, Hornady and Nosler. None of them list  a load using H4350 with the 165-168gr bullets for .308 Winchester.

With a 20" barrel I would be inclined to lean towards the faster burning powders or 100% plus on the load density Varget and Big Game will get you there along with RL-15 and IMR4350.

[HawkCreek]

Nosler lists some load data for H4350 with a 165g BallisticTip. I burned through nearly a pound of it trying to get it to work but I couldn't get consistent groups with it. Some groups were just shy of MOA and others would be nearly 3 MOA, I'd get enough hope now and then to keep trying but eventually I gave up and went to 4064 and Varget and after switching things are much more consistent.

[carpsniperg2]

IMR 4064 Has been my go to 308 powder for years. If you can find any, you might try some. I only run 165g plus bullets in my 308's.

[Biggerhammer]

IMR 4064 has a huge " Cult " following with the long range competition guys shooting the .308 Winchester.

[BNAElkhntr]

Lapua Brass  44.5 gr 4064  Fed gold medal match primers

[motg9_6]

IMR 4064 Has been my go to 308 powder for years. If you can find any, you might try some. I only run 165g plus bullets in my 308's.

Bi mart just got 100 pounds

[mountainman]

How are you liking that new toy Jrebel? What scope did you put on it??

[jrebel]

How are you liking that new toy Jrebel? What scope did you put on it??

Haven't shot it yet...but have had countless hours of fondeling it.  I put a leupold 4.5 x 14 x 40mm on it.  Just picked up some varget and will load tomorrow.  Hopefully make it to the range next week.

[mountainman]

Sure you will enjoy it buddy!

[Biggerhammer]

Great scope and a good powder, I've smoked allot of Rockchucks over the years with Varget powder in the .308 case sized cartridges. It shot super well in my .257 DGR.

[carpsniperg2]

IMR 4064 Has been my go to 308 powder for years. If you can find any, you might try some. I only run 165g plus bullets in my 308's.

Bi mart just got 100 pounds

I have been seeing a little more powder now days. That's cool they have some in now. Sportsmans had several choices a couple weeks ago. Nice to see some sitting around.

[mountainman]

We've been seeing that here also Carp. Jrebel, will let you know when I see some 4064 if you want?

[lokidog]

We used to use HR3031 I think for my ex's gun.  I think I still have some powder around if you are interested in trying it.

[jrebel]

We've been seeing that here also Carp. Jrebel, will let you know when I see some 4064 if you want?

That would be great....let me know.