.308 loading question

[HBchevelle68]

Me and my father are loading 175 gr HPBT using varget powder.

Any suggestions for the amount of powder?

This is for precision shooting out to 600 yards


Thanks!

[Sub95]

Off of hodgdons site.

175 GR. SIE HPBT Hodgdon Varget .308" 2.800" 42.0 2583 42,600 CUP 45.0C 2690 48,600 CUP

[Fjold]

That's 42 grains to start for a velocity of 2583 fps, up to 45 grains (which will be a compressed load) for 2690 fps at a pressure of 48,600 CUP

[damndave]

The sweet spot for that round and powder is usually between 43.5 - 44gr Varget in a bolt gun. Not sure about a semi. I load that 0.02 off the lands and is a sub .5 moa load.

[kylemurdoc]

I think most of the load data is gathered using Winchester brass, remember to factor in what what type of case you are loading for. I back off at least 1.5 grains when using lake city brass.

[popeye4]

Work it up, everyone's gun is a little different....

[bruceflinch]

Work it up, everyone's gun is a little different....

Agree. Load up 10 rounds each of different loads & see how they group.

[gau17]

Not trying to be a jerk but your question kinda worries me. How experienced are you on reloading? If it's limited please get a manual and read it. If not then carry-on.

You can find good reading on 308 load here:

http://www.snipershide.com/forum/ubbthreads.php?ubb=showflat&Number=323517#Post323517

Be safe.