150gr TSX + Varget in 308

[gillamboy]

Any pointers on what a good combination is using 150gr TSX bullets with Varget powder in a 308 Win.

Thanks.

 

[carbonrod]

Assuming that you are wanting to hunt, I strongly recommend a different bullet for the 308. I have seen various Barnes bullets work extremely well in 3006 and up, but have a very bad failure in the round you are attempting to load. It was a reasonably hot 308 load, but not primer flattening, and an impact to the head(deer). The bullet did not open.

 

[todbartell]

and this was with a Barnes triple shock X

and a headshot...?
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[carbonrod]

Sorry, they were XLCs.

And yes.

What I mean by a failure was a complete pass through, with very little expansion. I am not proud of the result of that shot.

 

[gillamboy]

So, other than don't use them, has anybody loaded them with any accuracy? Still looking for info.

Thanks.

 

[todbartell]

If it were me, Id disregard others experiences, load them .020" off the lands with a case full of Varget or RL15, sparked by a CCI BR-2 or F210M primer, in a case that fits the chamber well.

Should work pretty damn good.
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[Danny Boy]

150 gr TSX with 46.3 gr of Varget (compressed) gives me 2860fps. I got better accuracy with 165 gr Interbond bullets so I walked away from the TSX.

Varget is surely the right powder for 308.

Danny

 

[chuckwagon]

If you went to the Barns web sight they have a free DVD. It is about the Triple shock. That gives reloading tips on how to get the most accuracy out of them. ie they suggest seating less than the .020.