Need Help with .308 Win Loads For AI

[Boobytrapped]

Hey Guys ... Just got myself a Brand Spanky New AIAW .308 for christmas
Thanks To Wolverine Supplies esp to Danniel, Pat and Ryan.

My rifle has a 20" fluted barrel and I believe has a 1 in 12" Twist
which would normaly mean 155 gr projectiles (I do prefer the smoother trajectory and BC of heaver projectiles) But I dont know where to start for powder, primers, etc .
So I would like to know what all you AI owners (AI Owners ONLY) have tried and tested for loads.
Also which brass have you been most happy with and if any special brass prep was required like neck turning etc.
So once again ... only actuall expriences/results .... no opinions/speculations .
Thank you in advance

 

[Morpheus32]

in my experience with my AIs, the rifle was setup basically to fire Lapua 170gr factory loads. Although I had great results with 168 Sierra HPBTM and other factory loads, the Lapua load performed the best. I reloaded in an effort to get as close to factory specs in terms of velocity. I am not at home right now but my load was:

Once fired Lapua Brass, prep'd, with neck sized only with Lee Collet Neck sizer
Fed 210M primer
45gr N140 (will confirm - off the top of my head)
OAL to max magazine length ( will confirm)

Consistently sub 1/2 MOA when I had my act together...

My brass prep consisted of inside and outside primer pocket uniforming, cut to length (not required most of time).