Reloading For the Stag 10 .308

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Just looking to see what bullets/weights folks are using in their factory barrelled.308 Stag 10s? Itching to start working up a load for mine, but I’m not sure where to start, lol.

Also, are folks using certain primers as it’s a semi? If so, recommendations?

Thanks!
 
I e found the Sierra 155 g tipped matchking , or Nosler 150 ballistic tips and Varget , shows great results.

I just use federal and CCI LRP
 
It was just you made use 168 grain or 175 grain solid copper is like the Sierra match Kings I've been using the 175 pretty successfully in my SR-25 and bolt action rifles
 
How likely do you think the stock Stag 10 will reliably cycle cast loads? I've wondered if it would be worth trying to use an AR15 buffer spring if there isn't enough pressure to cycle the action with the OEM spring. Sorry to derail the thread.
 
Brianma65 said:
I e found the Sierra 155 g tipped matchking , or Nosler 150 ballistic tips and Varget , shows great results.

I just use federal and CCI LRP
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It’s interesting that you are using the lighter bullets with success when many are purely dismissing the lighter offerings and jumping to the 175-208gr bullets.
 
Slug870 said:
It’s interesting that you are using the lighter bullets with success when many are purely dismissing the lighter offerings and jumping to the 175-208gr bullets.
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I’ve always had good success with the 150 -165 , and have given up on the heavies.
In semi and bolt.
 
b_w. said:
What are you looking for? Longer range accuracy or close in blaster?
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I would have to say medium range accuracy is my goal, let’s say up to 400-500m repeatable; understanding of course, it’s a semi not a bolt gun.

Edit to add I’m looking to achieve this with a hunting/hybrid hunting bullet.
 
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theshootist said:
How likely do you think the stock Stag 10 will reliably cycle cast loads? I've wondered if it would be worth trying to use an AR15 buffer spring if there isn't enough pressure to cycle the action with the OEM spring. Sorry to derail the thread.
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Your on the right track. I would only shooot powder coated bullets since tyou can drive them a bit faster
 
b_w. said:
i have had great luck with the 175 smk but not a hunting bullet. easily sub moa out to 500.
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Same thing for me.
Here is my target at 100y with smk 175, varget, LC brass. I suspect the LC brass to be on the thick side so that's why I'm getting high pressure signs early. My best results are with the lower part of the powder weight (I tried varget 40 to 44,5 gr, with 0,5 variation with each group. The group were getting really bad after 42,5gr). The best group was with varget 40,5 gr. I'll load some more but I won't be going to the range to test it for a while... I have a BSF Barrels, AR10 20.00” 308 Win Carbon Fiber Fluted Barrel (twist 1:10)
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I'm going to revive this thread as I am finally about to start reloading for my Stag 10 (life happens... haven't had time since I started this thread).

So I have some Nosler Partion 150gr and some Sierra Game King 150gr to test. I'd like to ask a few questions if I may;

1. Ordering a Forster FL sizing die and a Forster Ultra Micrometer seating die for this endeavor. I assume there is no need for any type of small base die?
2. Primer selection - While perhaps not a necessity, I'm looking at using CCI #34 primers; thoughts?
3. Can anyone recommend a preferred .308 crimp die?
4. Can any of you fellas who have been reloading for your Stag 10 offer any advice from your experience that may help?

Thanks in advance for any help.

Cheers!
 
Slug870 said:
It’s interesting that you are using the lighter bullets with success when many are purely dismissing the lighter offerings and jumping to the 175-208gr bullets.
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I am finding it difficult to get the speeds I am looking for out of the heavier bullets. Powder charge is tricky. I want to keep it in the moderate range so the rifle cycles efficiently and reliably (0 malfunctions so far). So I am trending lighter until I ht the 2850 fps mark for my 6.5 Stag.
 
While I don't have a Stag- 10 yet (gratuitous plug: would love to win the one our Club has on raffle!) I have used the 168 gr A-Max well out to 600m in my XCR-M. I use H4895 and cci primers. Rifle shoots .75MOA consistently.
If you are willing to invest the time (excluding the installation of a premium barrel) there is no reason you can't make your semi shoot very well! I can probably even tighten up this group more but at the time of load development I was doing this and 2 other ELR rifles so I left this one as is. Obviously the downfall of the semi platform is that you will be limited to COAL by the magazine.

A Lee factory crimp die works well and once set up probably will give you the best crimp consistency.. I have found their collet die to really work well (and prefer it over a dedicated crimp die in this case) as there is often no real need for a "crimp" on these style bullets and the neck tension is enough to keep the bullet firmly in place given the mild recoil of a .308.

Don't dismiss the ability of any semi... given a little bit of time and effort they will surprise you!
 
Boomer686 said:
While I don't have a Stag- 10 yet (gratuitous plug: would love to win the one our Club has on raffle!) I have used the 168 gr A-Max well out to 600m in my XCR-M. I use H4895 and cci primers. Rifle shoots .75MOA consistently.
If you are willing to invest the time (excluding the installation of a premium barrel) there is no reason you can't make your semi shoot very well! I can probably even tighten up this group more but at the time of load development I was doing this and 2 other ELR rifles so I left this one as is. Obviously the downfall of the semi platform is that you will be limited to COAL by the magazine.

A Lee factory crimp die works well and once set up probably will give you the best crimp consistency.. I have found their collet die to really work well (and prefer it over a dedicated crimp die in this case) as there is often no real need for a "crimp" on these style bullets and the neck tension is enough to keep the bullet firmly in place given the mild recoil of a .308.

Don't dismiss the ability of any semi... given a little bit of time and effort they will surprise you!
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Thanks for your input Boomer.

Sadly, I have to tell you that it is I who has the winning ticket for the Stag 10 your club is raffling, but being a good guy, I'll let you borrow it the odd time :)
 
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