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Just completed a recipe for a .308 & 150 grn bullets.
Very pleased with the final result, unfortunately the Chronograph decided not to record the last velocities due to strong sun.
I will add to the post later.

Well done :goodjob: although I would think that you're probably close on max pressures

Alan

What MV is that giving you from your 18" barrelled Sauer - the muzzle blast must be pretty violent from that length of tube.

I've just about to go over to RS50/TR140 from N140 in a Sauer 200 with a 23.5" bbl.

DW58 wrote:What MV is that giving you from your 18" barrelled Sauer - the muzzle blast must be pretty violent from that length of tube.

I've just about to go over to RS50/TR140 from N140 in a Sauer 200 with a 23.5" bbl.

Hi
Did not get the last MV's as the sun was hitting the cronograph
I will post the velocities soon but I would expect them to be in the 2650 region.
No muzzle blast thanks to the Spartan moddy, I would'nt want to fire it without it on though!

20series
You are correct, that is the maximum load from Quickload.
I started at 45.50 and worked up from there, I did not detect any visual pressure signs such as a stiff bolt and all the cases look fine, maybe the primers on the final load were a little flattened.
I am nervous about using a max load but the rest of the groups were crap, an inch or more

buck52 wrote:20series
You are correct, that is the maximum load from Quickload.
I started at 45.50 and worked up from there, I did not detect any visual pressure signs such as a stiff bolt and all the cases look fine, maybe the primers on the final load were a little flattened.
I am nervous about using a max load but the rest of the groups were crap, an inch or more

Remember that all reloading manuals, Quickload etc will have a safety element built in due to possible litigation issues so I wouldnt panic too much. Judging by the group it works, if you've not got issues with the brass or bolt lift then you're golden..

Mind you i bet its a bit a a hand full out of an 18inch barrel emrolleyes

Alan

"Mind you i bet its a bit a a hand full out of an 18inch barrel"
It does buck a bit, tried it a while back without the moderator on dusk, I just had to hear how loud it was, nearly set fire to the stubbles!

buck52 wrote:"Mind you i bet its a bit a a hand full out of an 18inch barrel"
It does buck a bit, tried it a while back without the moderator on dusk, I just had to hear how loud it was, nearly set fire to the stubbles!

If I was you I'd look at starting at a much lower load probably 42 gns, you'll find that there will be an accuracy node lower down which depending on what distance you're needing will likely be sufficient.

It'll be a lot more pleasent to shoot and less hard on you, your rifle and your neighbours :cheers: :cheers:

Alan

20series
I need reliable accuracy out to 300ish yards.
I started at 45.50 grains and the velocity was averaging just 2513, @ 42 grains I would imagine the trajectory would be like a rainbow snapped in half!

I appreciate what you are saying and I know speed is not everything, but at this rate I seem to have everything with a 150 grain bullet.
The recoil aint that bad honestly, and with the moderator on, which it will be its not so loud

45 grains tr140 rws case and 150grn match king. Il let you know but i expect no more than 4mins at 300yards.