Hornady .308 110gr / Varget or BLC(2) Load Question

[Sig226]

Well, I am very new to reloading and am just starting work on my second (and third) load ever.

My first load was using Sierra bullets, which worked out great as I have the Sierra manual. (And the Lyman manual...) However, neither of these manuals have load specs for Hornady bullets.

I tried finding the data on Hornady's site, but failed... I did find some data on Hogdon's site, but not specific to Hornady.

Now I want to use Hornady 110gr V-MAX and 150gr SSTs with either Varget and or BLC(2). (Winchester WLR Primers)

Anyone able to help me out?

ETA: I'm using a Savage 10FP should anyone have any personal experience with these bullets to share...

[SVRider]

7th edition Hornady manual doesn't list a load for BLC-2 for either bullet. Varget load is only for the 150 SST:

35.9gr @ 2300fps

with a max of:

44.9gr @ 2700fps

Not everything you wanted, but hopefully it helps some....

[Sig226]

Yessir it does! Thank you very much. That data coincides with some data I found on the 150. At least I can start those loads up...

I have been stretching my google-fu all day trying to find something on the 110 with either powder. So far I've only found guys like me---searching.


I've found data on a Sierra 110gr from Hogdon, but that's not going to work from what I gather. (Still very new to reloading)

I'm hoping Randal or one of the other reloading masters comes by to let me know where the holy grail of info is... :-)

[westcoastr]

blc-2 is a very dense powder, so you would have a fair bit of air in your case when loading a small 110 gr. it might not matter, some rifles don't seem to care. it's often used with larger bullets that take up a lot of case capacity and would lead to a highly compressed load.

[EOD3]

My copy of Metallic Cartridge Reloading shows data for a "generic" 110 grain bullet. The BLC2 is 48.0 for 3004 fps up to 52.0 grains for 3181 fps at 49,800 CUP.

Most of the VMAX, SPSX, bullets have a maximum velocity which varies with the barrel twist. If you push them too fast, they'll rip apart in flight.

[Point of Impact]

I've loaded 150 gr sst's on top of 44.5 gr of varget, CCI large rifle primer and federal brass. Bullet is seated approx. .003" off the lands. Varget seems to be a fairly common choice for .308 loads. This load was worked up in my rifle and I payed very close attention, looking for signs of excessive pressure...make sure you do the same.