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wsmreloader
01-31-2010, 09:44 PM
I'm a noobie here.. looking for some load data for a .308 bolt gun. I cast using a lee mold. The data on the mold says 150 grains, but after lubing, they weigh between 158 and 160 grain. I'm using a hornady gas check. I would like to shoot these boolits around 2000fps. Looking for load data and and suggestions. Thanks
Richard

GabbyM
02-01-2010, 02:26 AM
Any stick powder between burn rate of IMR 4198 and IMR 4895 will do it. Alliant 2400 , SR-4759, IMR 4227 will work too but I like the slower powder. IMR 4895 at the slow end of reliable ignition at low pressure would be my first choice. RX7 is one I have around here too.

If you tell us what gun you have and if it's a 1-10”or 1-12” twist barrel it makes a difference. If it's a 1-11” twist M-14 than that's nice to know too.