Load data question. Hornady 155 grain bthp for 308 win?

[SVT-4054-R]

I picked up some bthp 155 grain hornady match projectiles. (#3039)
I can't seem to find any load data in the hornady manual for 308 Win.
Was going to try some BL-C(2) powder and cci primers (large rifle)
Any recipes out there? Shooting them in a tikka t3x ctr

Thanks

 

[Evanguy]

BULLET WEIGHT155 GR. SIE HPBT
ManufacturerHodgdon
PowderBL-C(2)
Bullet Diameter.308"
C.O.L.2.775"
Starting Load
Grains45.0
Velocity (ft/s)2,658
Pressure37,500 CUP
Maximum Load
Grains48.0
Velocity (ft/s)2,867
Pressure49,600 CUP

I would just use this data. As always start at the starting load and work up

 

[45C]

Sorry, missed the BC-L2 part .... lol

But just for references, BC-L2 sits on the burn rate chart , next to 748 and CFE 223

 

[Ganderite]

Try 43.0 to 46.0, in 0.5 gr increments to get a feel of what works best.

The match bullets in your rifle deserve a match grade powder.

You would probably get better groups with varget.

Try 45.0 to 46.5 of Varget.

 

[SVT-4054-R]

Thanks for the help everyone! I'll let you know how it goes!

 

[45C]

I’ve tried a few different powders and nothing beats Varget.

 

[iron cat]

46 grains of Varget works very ,very well in my rifles with those Bullets !
The other great think I like about them is our local CT stores keeps them in stock!
Cat

 

[Irons78]

If you can find it, Vihtavouri N-140 is outstanding for 308.

 

[SVT-4054-R]

Got out to the range, starting at 44 grains - 46 grains. Worked perfect and pretty happy with the accuracy. Ended up going with a COL of 2.700. Thanks again

 

[Ganderite]

Got out to the range, starting at 24 grains - 26 grains. Worked perfect and pretty happy with the accuracy. Ended up going with a COL of 2.700. Thanks again

I hope you mean 44 to 46 gr.

2.7 seems kinda short. My chambers need 2.80 to 2.875

You might try the Winchester Large primer. It is hotter than the CCI standard and better suited to BLC2.

Or try the CCI Magnum.

 

[Rugerman]

If you can find it, Vihtavouri N-140 is outstanding for 308.

Absolutely agree with this. No better powder, IMO, for this bullet weight/configuration.

 

[Tex Critter]

45gr BL-C(2) - 2709fps, 48gr BL-C(2) - 2857fps (From Modern Reloading second edition.)

 

[SVT-4054-R]

I hope you mean 44 to 46 gr.

2.7 seems kinda short. My chambers need 2.80 to 2.875

You might try the Winchester Large primer. It is hotter than the CCI standard and better suited to BLC2.

Or try the CCI Magnum.

Yes 44 -46 grains. I'll try a different primer in the next run.
I found the neck tension to be a bit loose at 2.80. Brass is all trimmed to min spec. 2.005