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Offline handgunhuntr

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Need 308 Win load
« on: July 11, 2011, 10:10:29 AM »
Looking for some advice.  I have an Encore rifle with 26" barrel.  I am trying to find the "sweet spot" load.  The two bullets I am currently working with are the 168 gr match bullet and the Barnes 165gr hollow point.  Anybody try these?
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Re: Need 308 Win load
« Reply #1 on: July 13, 2011, 12:25:15 PM »
I hand load a hunting round that has me putting down 'sub' half MOA groups...average about .335" for 3 shots at 100yds.

I use 150gr Sierra Gamekings pushed by 44grs of IMR4064.

Not bad for a soft point bullet.

Good luck!

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Re: Need 308 Win load
« Reply #2 on: July 13, 2011, 04:52:28 PM »
I guess I should have said that this is using my T/C Centerarms Icon in .308 Win.

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Re: Need 308 Win load
« Reply #3 on: July 13, 2011, 05:08:35 PM »
Have not shot those two bullets, but ww748 and rl15 have both worked very well for me with similar weight bullets.
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Re: Need 308 Win load
« Reply #4 on: July 14, 2011, 06:02:22 AM »
Try some of the appropriate ball powders. ie Win 748 or 760 etc.
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Re: Need 308 Win load
« Reply #5 on: July 17, 2011, 06:01:10 AM »
i have the same rifle and use 165gr sst and i use varget 42grs and its group can be covered with a nickel at 100yrds plus its an extreme  powder so there shouldnt be effected by the weather change.
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Re: Need 308 Win load
« Reply #6 on: July 19, 2011, 09:58:39 AM »
I will give it a try.  Thanks to all.
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Re: Need 308 Win load
« Reply #7 on: July 20, 2011, 03:03:05 AM »
Varget, IMR 4064, IMR 4895 or RL15 will get you what you want. Don't work up a load with your cup and core Match Bullet and then just sub that Barns bullet or you could get super high pressure. Barns bullets need to jump a good ways to the lands and use less powder to reach the same velocity and pressure as cup and core bullets. If memory serves me I think Barns states that their bullets should not be seated any closer than 30 thousands to the lands.
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