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.308 Down loads
Posted: Sat Dec 07, 2013 6:50 pm
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.
TIA
Neil
Re: .308 Down loads
Posted: Sat Dec 07, 2013 6:58 pm
by Charlotte the flyer
Apparently it scares the cows!
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We also need information on downloading 7.62R to shut those nasty M44s up.
Re: .308 Down loads
Posted: Sat Dec 07, 2013 7:05 pm
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 .
Dave
Re: .308 Down loads
Posted: Sat Dec 07, 2013 7:09 pm
by jjvc
Lee C309-113F cast lead bullet sized .309 over 4g Vihtavuori N310 works for me.
Joe
Re: .308 Down loads
Posted: Sat Dec 07, 2013 7:21 pm
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.
Re: .308 Down loads
Posted: Sat Dec 07, 2013 7:27 pm
by Mail2pete
Re: .308 Down loads
Posted: Sat Dec 07, 2013 7:28 pm
by meles meles
Would eider work ?
Re: .308 Down loads
Posted: Sat Dec 07, 2013 7:29 pm
by Sandgroper
Re: .308 Down loads
Posted: Sat Dec 07, 2013 7:33 pm
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
Anything to keep the cows happy :roll:
Re: .308 Down loads
Posted: Sat Dec 07, 2013 7:48 pm
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