Help: .308 178gr A-Max load data

[Katana]

Hey all

I've got a question for some of your pro's as I am very new to reloading.

I recently bought a Savage 10 CFP HS Precision and want to load some 178gr A-Max with it. The fella I got it from says that **.* gr of Varget worked for him but I'm having a hard time finding it. I got some load data from him so I loaded up some 155gr Sierra MK with IMR 4895. I then asked him about using the same for the 178's and he suggested a slower powder.

Do any of you know what would be a good replacement for Varget??? I've checked Hodgson's web site (cartridge load data) and there is nothing for 178 gr bullets.

 

[dan belisle]

Work up to 42 gr of R15 or 42 gr of IMR4895 or 48 gr of W760. They should all get you where you want to be. 2400-2500 fps. See which loads give you the best accuracy and go with that. - dan

 

[Ganderite]

Your 4895 will work just fine. Start low, test for accuracy and watch for pressure.

 

[JasonYuke]

Yep H4895 is as close as you will get to varget from Hodgdon, I have had good luck with IMR 4895 and IMR 4064 as well.

I could never get RL-15 to work day in or day out in my 308s, the temperature effect caused a major velocity difference in my barrels

If it was a shot barrel I would suggest trying BLC-2

 

[dan belisle]

What problems have you had with BL-(C) 2 Jason? I've used a military equivalent for years with no issues, but I'm curious. - dan.

 

[Katana]

I forgot to add, I want to shoot these out to 800m or even 1000m. Would you still say that IMR 4895 would still be the best choice???

 

[JasonYuke]

What problems have you had with BL-(C) 2 Jason? I've used a military equivalent for years with no issues, but I'm curious. - dan.

None with my rifle at all , I just find BLC2 shoots better out of a short barrel.

Drives tacs with my 308 Tik tak 46.0 grains....20 incher

I love the stuff.

But in the 26 inch barrels Varget seems to give me better STD.

Regards

 

[dan belisle]

Ah, thanks. - dan