What kind of velocities are you getting in your .308's?

[dero338]

I load 185gr scenar pushed with N150 and CCIbr2 in nosler brass or federal brass at around 2550fps in a 26" BESSET ( B7) barrel
not fast, and the load is low but sub 1/2 moa steady at 600 yards

 

[sunray]

"...what powder are you using..." Exactly.
"...1/2 minute of angle at 300 yards..." So you're getting a bit over 1.5" groups at 300? Quit obsessing over velocity.

 

[nevanevan]

I was shooting this weekend with the small primer 308 brass and got an SD of 6.4 with my load of IMR4895 (46.0) and hornady 155gn AMAX using BR-4 primers. The average speed was 2904 without any signs of high pressure, nice bolt lift, good looking primers etc. I can't wait to try them again as this was my first outing with them completing a ladder test with 46.0gns being the best.

 

[thump_rrr]

180gr SMK's, CCI BR-2 primers, Lapua brass, Varget out of a 24" Savage 1-10" twist.

WARNING The loads posted are above Sierra posted maximum loads. Use caution and use at your own risk.