.308 win powder suggestions

[zeddy32]

I'm getting myself a .308 win for boxing day and am starting to collect components to build load. Gonna buy new brass and use hornady sst 168g just wondering what powder everyone uses.

 

[hawk-i]

I've been using IMR-4064 because that is what was available....think I'll stick with it.

 

[sikwhiskey]

Varget, for bolt guns in single press. , CFE223 for Semi's loaded in progressive press

 

[bsand]

Varget, 4064, 8208 xbr and 3031 are what I've tried so far. Everything but 3031 produced 1/2" groups.

 

[chappy]

I find rel 15 to be the best varget a close second. 4064 or 3031 are easy to find. lots of powders work well but if your chasing max velocity the rel 15 is great.

 

[silverfoxdj]

Varget, for bolt guns in single press. , CFE223 for Semi's loaded in progressive press

Good to know Varget is flexible enough for a 308..

 

[dirtybarry]

Ramshot Tac, Benchmark, H-322 and H-335. Tac works well at the high end, the lower loads didn't impress me. Benchmark was soft shooting at all loads,
H-332 was OK and H-335 is snappy and the one that I'm exploring further. All used with both Hornady 110gr V-Max and 155gr A-Max bullets in a BLR.

 

[redryder]

Couple of old standards. IMR 4064 for accuracy and W748 for easy metering.

 

[SND]

N150 and Varget seem to be the 2 main ones used in FTR.

 

[DT741]

I'm using IMR4895 with 168gr SMK

 

[maynard]

I have used Varget since it hit the Canadian market and really don't see any reason to change unless I can't find any when needed. I would then change back to IMR 4895 that I haven't used since the early 90's.

 

[9x19p]

Good to know Varget is flexible enough for a 308..

Varget is to .308 what PB is to J
4064 for a close second

 

[nowarningshot]

Varget is to .308 what PB is to J
4064 for a close second

FTW...quote of the day. One of the reasons that Varget is hard to find. My second choice is imr 4895

 

[Kevlak]

I use H4895, and use varget when I can't find the other, they both give me the same speed but accuracy is better with H4895 so I stick with it most of the time.

Kevin

 

[heyrosco]

I'll add another vote for Varget and 4064. Both shoot very well but Varget is more temp stable. I tried CFE223 and couldn't find any good loads in my gun.

 

[Chas59]

I've used Varget, 4064, and BLC-2. All have worked fine, 4064 and Varget seemed to me to be almost identical, and 4064 is cheaper and more available so it's what I use most.

 

[LordEvilPepper]

Tried vargret... worked great... but trying to find vargret on a regular bais HA!
Sold the few lbs i had bought ( aka jelously hoarding any i could get my hands on by canvassing every powder seller i could... amounting in 4lb over 8 months lol)and decided to stay away.


BLC 2.... excellent powder. Good from 110gr to 220 gr projectiles... good in .308, .223. 303british.... its my go to powder.

 

[burnaby]

Varget if you can find it but expect to pay premium price.

 

[laker415]

I didn't even bother trying varget for my 308. I have been enjoying imr 4895 and 4064. Varget is used for my 223 allowing a lot more mileage per pound.

 

[stickerboy111]

Varget is to .308 what PB is to J
4064 for a close second

What he said!