Reloading .308 What powder?

[John Wesley Hardin]

I have assembled very accurate loads for several 308 chambered rifles using IMR 4320. Its a touch slower than 4064. It never gets much press but seems to shine in mid size cartridges.

J.W.

 

[hk33ka1]

It is generally recommended to load between 147-173gr bullets for the M1 Garand or M14 using standard jacketed bullet loads.

A powder in the suitable burn rate range for the action of this type of semi auto gas rifle such as IMR 4895, H4895, AA 2495, BL C2, H335, Win 748, IMR 4064 (and there are others).

Full Length size all brass every loading and trim when needed. Make sure primers are seated flush. CCI and Win are good primers to use for these rifles.

I use the manuals starting load data and work up the same as any for the powders/bullets noted above.

 

[Tex Critter]

I use Win-748 and IMR-4064 with outstanding results.

 

[carbonrod]

Give this a read - definitive on M14 function and loads:

http://www.zediker.com/downloads/14_loading.pdf

Very much so. I forgot he put it online. His AR-15 book is great as well. Been meaning to get the reloading one.

 

[ss1980]

Reloading manual big time and follow the recipe until you become proficient in this and then you can start experimenting with loads and different powders.

I'd suggest you get a reloading manual and read manufactures webpages...

Varget is a cheap but solid runner. There are others but I'm not informed enough to make recommendations.

Always follow the books guidlines and start loads at safe levels (below book maxes)

 

[mattf87]

Yeah I have a manual, I will be starting out on the lower side of grains and work my way up keeping track of how it works. Thanks for everyones input.

 

[Ltbull01]

I have assembled very accurate loads for several 308 chambered rifles using IMR 4320. Its a touch slower than 4064. It never gets much press but seems to shine in mid size cartridges.

J.W.

Just not in the gas fed M14. Again Zediker sayeth 'thou shalt not use any powder slower than 4064 in thy M14.' Thus sayeth the Gospel according to Zediker.

 

[caramel]

155 gr Scenars + R-15 + BR-2 ... Outstanding from shorter barrel, read 20-22 inch... JP.

 

[kamlooky]

IMR 4320.....45.8 grns
Hornady 150 sp Interlocks
Works out to somewhere along 2700 fps +-

 

[savagelh]

i have had great results with 48gr of W748 or IIRC 44.5gr of IMR4895 with 150gr sierras. That is not a m14 mind you but a savage bolt. Many deer and one elk have fallen to this setup

 

[John Wesley Hardin]

Sorry but Zediker means nada to me. I rely on my own experience, safer and more rewarding.

J.W.

 

[shredder]

I use H4895 with great results in both my M305 and .308 Savage Axis - usually 41 to 41.5 gr for both with 165 gr Hornady Interlock bullets (hunting load - don't have one for just plinking at targets).

 

[Ltbull01]

Sorry but Zediker means nada to me. I rely on my own experience, safer and more rewarding.

J.W.

It's your rifle but anyone who shoots an M14/M305/M1A should give Zediker's article a read. Do what you will with the info...

 

[Ganderite]

4895 is a very useful medium speed rifle powder.

 

[savage.3006]

I like Vihtavuori N140 and CCI BR-2 or CCI 200 primers

 

[Trigger_The_Rookie]

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