Which powder for .308 ?

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TJC · #1 Post by **TJC** » Sun Sep 28, 2014 7:29 am

Hi,

I'm curious to hear what powder you guys are now using for your .308, specifically interested in those reloading in the 157gr-180gr range for use over 600-yards.

Thx

GazMorris · #2 Post by **GazMorris** » Sun Sep 28, 2014 7:48 am

TJC wrote:Hi,I'm curious to hear what powder you guys are now using for your .308, specifically interested in those reloading in the 157gr-180gr range for use over 600-yards.

Hi TJC,

I shoot 155s pretty exclusively these days using TR140, but N140 is also excellent. I've shot 175s once or twice in the past using N150, which also seemed to give good groups.

Best of luck,

Gaz

#3 Post by **ovenpaa** » Sun Sep 28, 2014 8:21 am

N540 for 155-170 grains and N550 for heavier on shorter barrelled rifles (<26") TR140 for both on longer barrels. Both H4895 and IMR4895 will work as well if you are looking for slightly higher MV's

TJC · #4 Post by **TJC** » Sun Sep 28, 2014 8:28 am

I've been using N550 with very good results (24" barrel) with the 178gr Amax but wonder how much barrel wear / impact there will be from it ?

#5 Post by **dodgyrog** » Sun Sep 28, 2014 8:29 am

Military surplus powder from pulled down ammo. Nice and cheap and just as good.

#6 Post by **WelshShooter** » Sun Sep 28, 2014 8:33 am

I use Ramshot Tac with a 155gr Lapua bullet. Prints good sub moa groups at 100m and is very capable for 1,000m.

knewmans · #7 Post by **knewmans** » Sun Sep 28, 2014 10:08 am

Sierra 2156 155gr with TR140 to 600yds and Ramshot Wildboar to 1000 yds. Both out of a 24 inch barrel.

Watcher · #8 Post by **Watcher** » Sun Sep 28, 2014 11:43 am

N140 for me - behind a SMK 2155 - out of a 32" barrel. Does the TR thing better than I can ;¬x

#9 Post by **lapua338** » Sun Sep 28, 2014 7:38 pm

TR140 with SMK 168gr HPBT #2200 for short range (5-600 yards and under), 175gr HPBT #2275 and Lapua 185gr D46 (both for >600 yards) with very good results.

#10 Post by **meles meles** » Mon Sep 29, 2014 11:34 am

dodgyrog wrote:Military surplus powder from pulled down ammo. Nice and cheap and just as good.

Why not just shoot the military surplus ammo ? Or is it a different calibre?

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