.308 150gr Round Nose Reloading Data needed....

[Duke878]

I shoot an M14 and picked up some 150gr .308 HCRN bullets from Speer. I've fed the google machine and can't find any reloading data for these rounds! I use IMR 4064 and 8208.

Anyone help me or show me some links? Thanks!

 

[maynard]

Any starting load to 150 gr bullets would be a place to start. Weight of the bullet vs. powder charge, is more important than the shape of the bullet when starting to develope a load.

 

[Boomer]

The shape of the bullet dictates its trajectory, and its construction dictates its terminal performance on a given target. But its the bullet's weight that is the critical factor when selecting a powder and charge. Thus any 150 gr load data can be used with any 150 gr bullet, provided you start with the recommended minimum published load and work up the load carefully for use with a particular bullet in your particular rifle. The bullet’s seating depth, bearing surface, and the hardness of the bullet, all effect pressure, which is why, with an unknown bullet, it is prudent to start low and work up until pressure signs warn you to stop. Either of those powders should provide excellent performance with a 150 gr bullet in the .308.

 

[Trinimon]

 

[Ganderite]

What distance you shooting at? For what purpose?

I just loaded M14 ammo for CQB - 35 yard ammo to punch holes in paper. I was using 4895 (similar is speed to 4064). I found that only 25gr would still cycle the action, so unless you are hunting, any load from 30 to 44 gr would go BAng and punch holes. You might want to make a test to see which groups the best.

 

[rnbra-shooter]

Also, before you go and load up a whole bunch, verify that the round nose bullets feed and cycle well through your rifle. If they hang up during feeding you could try seating them a bit shorter, or a bit longer, and see if that helps any.

 

[Northman999]

Also, before you go and load up a whole bunch, verify that the round nose bullets feed and cycle well through your rifle. If they hang up during feeding you could try seating them a bit shorter, or a bit longer, and see if that helps any.

This is good info, as well as Ganderites regarding lesser amounts of IMR 4895.

FWIW, I have a Garand that loves 165 grain RN bullets over IMR 4895.

 

[yomomma]

I just loaded a 150 over 41 grains of IMR 4895...


Hopefully I'll be able to try them out this weekend.