Hornady data for .308 / 150gr / Varget please?

[domyalex]

Howdy,

would somebody be so kind as to share the published data in the Hornady manual for 150gr (3031) and Varget (I _think_ they list it) for the .308?

Lyman lists 42.5-47 (2.735"), while Lee lists 44-47 (2.8", seems awfully long for the short 150 grainers).

Would be nice to have a third source...

Thanks!

 

[Ganderite]

I load 46.++ of varget with 155s. OAL is 2.800 to 2.875, depending on chamber.

 

[colinmatchett]

I am running 2.78 in with 150 gr hornady and 47 gr varget.

 

[MapleSugar]

Have you checked the Hodgdon reloading data too?

http://www.hodgdon.com/

Cartridge: 308 Winchester
Load Type: Rifle

Bullet Weight (Gr.) = 150 GR. NOS BT

Manufacturer Powder = Hodgdon Varget
Bullet Diam. = .308"
C.O.L. = 2.800"


Starting Loads Grs. = 44.0, Vel. (ft/s) = 2788 Pressure = 43,300 CUP

Maximum Loads Grs. = 47.0C, Vel. (ft/s) = 2937, Pressure = 50,300 CUP

 

[domyalex]

Yes, I have checked Hodgdon, just interested in what Hornady says about it as well.

Thanks all for the info

 

[sniper58]

Hornady 7th Edition lists Varget and bullet # 3031 as 35.9- - 44.9 grains.
COAL 2.735"

 

[domyalex]

Hornady 7th Edition lists Varget and bullet # 3031 as 35.9- - 44.9 grains.
COAL 2.735"

Thx!

Dang, Hornady sure is conservative... 35.9/44.9 Vs 42.5/47 in Layman... <sigh>

Sniper58, any mentions of expected velocities?

Thanks a LOT!

 

[sniper58]

Sorry,
I'm out of town for the next 2 weeks. can't check for expected velocities.
My old memory seems to recall that it was around 2750 fps for the max load though.