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atr
11-17-2010, 12:55 PM
Hi guys,,,
do any of you have any data or first hand experience with loading .308 Winchester with a 220 gr cast ??
any thoughts would be helpful
atr

Hurricane
11-17-2010, 02:40 PM
220 gr will make a long bullet. The rifle will need a fast twist to stabalize the bullet.

Larry Gibson
11-17-2010, 03:57 PM
I've had 215 gr 311284s shoot very well from 12" twists. The problem with the .308W is the short neck and having to seat most heavy bullets too deep. I've found 311299 to be an excellent heavy weight bullet in the .308W.

Larry Gibson

sundog
11-17-2010, 04:26 PM
That short neck is exactly why I like the 200 gr SAECO #301 in the 308. Works for me anyway.