No factory ammo in any of my local shops, so I've decided to finally use all the reloading gear I bought ages ago! I'm OK with the procedure, but I can't get my head around powder loads - pretty critical!
Why do I keep seeing a larger powder load for a lighter bullet? Can someone enlighten me? It would seem logical (to me anyway) that a heavier bullet would require more powder?
My first batch will be .308, I've got a big tub of N140 and it's going under 175gr FMJ bullets. I reckon 40 grains will do it as a starting load, but before I go ahead, can someone give me some guidance (or at least assure me that I'm not about to kill myself or my rifle!)
First Try at Reloading.....
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Any existing data without such a reference should be treated as suspect and not used.
Use reloading information posted here at your own risk. This forum (http://www.full-bore.co.uk) is not responsible for any property damage or personal injury as a consequence of using reloading data posted here, the information is individual members findings and observations only. Always verify the load data and be absolutely sure your firearm can handle the load, especially older ones. If in doubt start low and work your way up.
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Sandgroper
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Re: First Try at Reloading.....
In simple terms - Lighter bullet = smaller bullet = more space in the case for powder!
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Dougan
Re: First Try at Reloading.....
The load data in the Viht manual for N140 and 175 gn HPBT/Berger bullets is - Starting load: 35.3 gn, and Max load: 41.4...so I definately wouldn't start at 40 gn.
What type of rife is it, what's the barrel length, and what distances are you shooting?
What type of rife is it, what's the barrel length, and what distances are you shooting?
Re: First Try at Reloading.....
Do you have a reloading manual if not surf the web for Vitavouri. Info is available on line. Vitavouri don't quote for 175 grain in there .308 reloading data. 170 and 180grain but no 175grain.
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Geordie bloke
Re: First Try at Reloading.....
As you have never reloaded before, I suggest you read up as much as possible and get a knowledgeable shooter who has reloaded before to keep an eye on you and show you good reloading practice. If you just go blindly ahead and something goes wrong when you pull the trigger, the results could be catastrophic and you must also consider other shooters who may be very near you.
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Dougan
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They do in edition 8...I've got it in front of me in black and white...Alpha1 wrote: Vitavouri don't quote for 175 grain in there .308 reloading data. 170 and 180grain but no 175grain.
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Re: First Try at Reloading.....
Concur.Dougan wrote:They do in edition 8...I've got it in front of me in black and white...Alpha1 wrote: Vitavouri don't quote for 175 grain in there .308 reloading data. 170 and 180grain but no 175grain.
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Re: First Try at Reloading.....
37.5 seems max for me with 185 's ,after that I see flattened primers and this is best accuracy--- IN MY GUN !
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Re: First Try at Reloading.....
From the horses mouth http://www.lapua.com/en/products/reload ... relodata/5
Specifically 308 WIN http://www.lapua.com/en/products/reload ... odata/5/70
Specifically 308 WIN http://www.lapua.com/en/products/reload ... odata/5/70
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