308win. load for 165 lead bullet
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Iam2Taz
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I don't get down here too often, but the .308 caught my eye. Some of this depends on what you are trying to do. Find out specs. for new ammo or reload. Type of bullet, not just size, lead, JHP, target or hunting.
May I kindly suggest buying a book such as ABCs of reloading and the LYMAN Handbook. I use these exclusively. They have tons of great info.
Just trying to be helpful. Welcome to the forum.
May I kindly suggest buying a book such as ABCs of reloading and the LYMAN Handbook. I use these exclusively. They have tons of great info.
Just trying to be helpful. Welcome to the forum.
For good hard cast gas checked bullets in the .308 you can use 30-30 winchester jacketed bullet data. Begin with the starting loads and shoot a 3 shot group. Go up one grain and shoot another group. Continue going up one grain at a time as you see the group size shrinking, when going up one more grain starts to open up the group stop and go back down to where the group was the best, then try a half grain either way from that. You just might be amazed at what 28.5 gr. of 3031 will do with that bullet in the 308 Win. this is the load that works the best in my grandson's By the way, heavier than standard cast bullets usually work better, try some 190gr. ones if you get the chance.
Unfortunately most new cast bullet shooters fall into the fast shotgun or pistol powder "trap" and use 10gr. of Red Dot or 800X etc. These powders will produce inferior velocity and accuracy in comparison to normal rifle powders.
You should be able to get around 2000fps before groups start to open up. Move to a heavier charge of a slower powder and you might even get best accuracy at 2200-2500fps if your bullets are hard enough.
The only good use for shotgun powders in cast bullet rifle loads is for economically teaching the children to shoot, or for gallery shooting, or when plain base soft lead bullets are used.
Buy yourself a copy of the Lee loading manual, there is an excellent chapter in there on the subject as well as good data. The Lyman is good too but leans toward shotgun powders which is a shame.
Also you should check out 'castboolits.com" Link Removed they are dedicated to the sport.
Unfortunately most new cast bullet shooters fall into the fast shotgun or pistol powder "trap" and use 10gr. of Red Dot or 800X etc. These powders will produce inferior velocity and accuracy in comparison to normal rifle powders.
You should be able to get around 2000fps before groups start to open up. Move to a heavier charge of a slower powder and you might even get best accuracy at 2200-2500fps if your bullets are hard enough.
The only good use for shotgun powders in cast bullet rifle loads is for economically teaching the children to shoot, or for gallery shooting, or when plain base soft lead bullets are used.
Buy yourself a copy of the Lee loading manual, there is an excellent chapter in there on the subject as well as good data. The Lyman is good too but leans toward shotgun powders which is a shame.
Also you should check out 'castboolits.com" Link Removed they are dedicated to the sport.
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