Load data for Ruger (Gunsite) Scout

[walden]

I'm shooting a Ruger GSR with an 18" barrel; does any body have a hunting load recipe that they have found to be accurate? I'm currently working with SGK (180gr.) and Hornady SST (150 gr.) On hand, I have Varget, 3031, 4831, and Ramshot Hunter.
Thanks!

 

[keith mokry]

Barnes ttsx 168 and. Reloader 15 in mine. Good for me as I do more shaking than the bullet. I get around 2600 2650 fps with mine

 

[walden]

Thanks for the reply and honesty!

 

[Ganderite]

A 308 rifle, I assume.

Given the powders on hand, I would use the Varget, because it is less affected by temperature shifts. That is more of an issue in hunting than for target shooting.

 

[bunny]

I load 42 grains of IMR 4064 with the 180 Hornady flat base Interlock, for consistent .75 inch groups.

 

[walden]

Again, thank you for the reply. I have SST180's on hand and will compare the BC with the Interlock. I'll let you know if I can match .75
Cheers!

 

[rodregier]

Varget and 150g SST would be a nice combo.

 

[Silverado]

Every rifle and load combination is different, but I'd try the 180 SGK with something like 44 grains of Varget. YMMV.

 

[dnepr]

I haven't reloaded for my GSR yet. All I can add to this discussion is that the slower powders will tend to have an impressive muzzle flash especially with lighter bullets ,

 

[ThurnYTaxis]

I'm shooting factory ammo right now but am considering starting to reload for my Gunsite scout. I'm curious to hear what you more experienced shooters have to say:
- what was your accuracy with something basic like Prvi Partisan 145gr or Federal American Eagle 150gr (the only things I have shot)
- what kind of improvement are you seeing with handloads
- bonus points: is it worth bedding this rifle?

I'm only going to be hunting, not looking for a precision rifle, but a little more accuracy never hurt, right? Basically I'd like to get an idea of the ballpark I should be in with the low-grade ammo I'm shooting. I have some 168gr Hornady GMX which I will group before I go out with it, but first I'm getting the scope dialed in and developing some skillz.

(I have the 18.5" barrel, no flash hider.)

Thanks.

 

[c.t.smith]

Im shooting a 170gr cast bullet with 42gr of LVR and the same bullet with 20gr of imr 4227. I dont have a chrono but these seem to be accurate and safe(In my gun)

Waiting on my brownelle order to ship with 3 new bullet molds and some new mags. (dont like the steel ones)