.308 Down loads

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#1 Post by old_n07 »

Just wondering if anyone has any input on down loading for .308 such as any load data. recommended powder, bullets or tips and tricks.

The load in question would be for a 700 SP Varmint on a 25m range, a subsonic load could be quite interesting as one of the main reasons behind this is for noise issues.

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Apparently it scares the cows! :squirrel: tesnews

We also need information on downloading 7.62R to shut those nasty M44s up. troutslapping
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#3 Post by Dave 101 »

The noise issue wont be resolved by downloads ., I have just been trying out some 7.62 with cast lead bullets using 9 gns of unique . fairly consistent but they go with a crack .

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Lee C309-113F cast lead bullet sized .309 over 4g Vihtavuori N310 works for me.

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#5 Post by Sandgroper »

Hodgdon data for subsonic loads is 8gn of Titegroup or Clays with 168gn bullet - worked for me and my Ishapore.


Also, 10 to 14 grains of Trailboss with a 150gn bullet will get you between 1170-1400fps.
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Have a look at TrailBoss powder. http://www.hodgdon.com/PDF/Trail%20Boss ... %20R&P.pdf
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Would eider work ?
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Mail2pete wrote:Have a look at TrailBoss powder. http://www.hodgdon.com/PDF/Trail%20Boss ... %20R&P.pdf
What I said! :lol:
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#9 Post by old_n07 »

Cheers for the suggestions :goodjob:

If this clip is what can be achieved with subsonic ammo and a moderator it is worth looking at

http://www.youtube.com/embed/B1WUOgaWmtM



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#10 Post by old_n07 »

Looks like 10gr of trailboss under a 175gr bullet will give a subsonic round according to the chrono test here

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pqdIGNU5rbU
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