Powder Choice-308 Win

[durango]

Just started shooting cast boolits in a 308 Win. Looking for more powder applications(for what I have on hand). Has anyone tried Alliant 10x or power pro varmint? Both are very close to RE-7 which is considered an accurate load. Thanks, Steve

[Silverboolit]

Try about 16 to 20 grains of 2400. It is my go to powder in the .308.

[Kraschenbirn]

.308 is pretty forgiving when it comes to powders. For 'plinker'-type loads in the 1500-1800 fps range, it's hard to beat 2400 or IMR4227. At higher velocities (1950-2200 fps), I've achieved satisfactory results using IMR4198, AA2015, H4895, IMR4350, and IMR4064 with heavier boolits.

Bill

[pbcaster45]

98883

This load is very accurate in my Savage 10FLP but using the shot buffer is a pain in the butt. If I'm not in the mood to use buffer I use this load.

Bullet: RCBS 30-165-SIL (Leadhead/.310)
Powder: Accurate XMP-5744 26.0 grs.
Primer: Winchester Large Rifle
Case: Winchester
LOAL: 2.700

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[jmort]

Unique or RL 7 are my picks

[gustavez]

Anyone use Varget with good results?

[TheCelt]

98883

This load is very accurate in my Savage 10FLP but using the shot buffer is a pain in the butt. If I'm not in the mood to use buffer I use this load.

Bullet: RCBS 30-165-SIL (Leadhead/.310)
Powder: Accurate XMP-5744 26.0 grs.
Primer: Winchester Large Rifle
Case: Winchester
LOAL: 2.700

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Fine shooting there PBcaster45!!!

[ph4570]

I get good results with H4895. That is for my M1A. Your options are many if you are loading for a bolt gun. I had reasonable success with Unique in my Rem 700.

[upnorthwis]

I just love AA2495 in a Dillon 550B. Flows like ball bearings in powder hopper.

[detox]

What about RedDot. After reading "The Load" by C.H. Harris i thought i would give it a try.
Read here: http://members.shaw.ca/cronhelm/TheLoad.html

[dragon813gt]

Any of the fast burning pistol powders should be good for low velocity loads w/ rainbow trajectories. Quickload and Quicktarget has been an eye opener for me.