Win. Factory vs Reloads 308 range report !

[manitou210]

I don't think its worth reloading for hunting whitetails or black bears, the factory ammunition has improved greatly over the years. You don't need a Barnes or Nosler Partition to shoot either animals in my opinion.

Test today was with a Rem Model 7 with 18.5" barrel 80s vintage, scope 1.75 x to 6x leupold, gun has composite stock bedded.
Grey targets where at 50 yards red target was at 100y
Used Rl 15 & Varget with 150gr Speer hot cors, also tryed 165gr Accubonds with 44.5gr varget gun did not like this load shot poor speed was just over 2400fps

Winchester Power-Max Bonded $23 for a box 20

There is 2 bullets in top hole. speed was good for 18.5" barrel I could go with a little more Varget to get speed close or higher than factory, but accuracy could be lost ?
Your thoughts
Manitou

 

[Fassteel]

Clearly factory ammo has come a long way in recent years. FS

 

[firemachine69]

My Hornady lists the IMR 4895 for 150gr. bullets as the one with the highest velocity maximum load.

 

[blargon]

Factory ammo is definitely more consistent than it used to be, which is the key to accuracy. Would cost a fortune though, if you were shooting a lot, and with several rifles...

 

[bearhunter]

It's like most of the girls we know, some will, some won't, some do, some don't.

 

[Grinch]

Where's the fun in BUYING ammunition?

 

[manitou210]

Guys don't get me wrong on this post reloading is the best way to go, but I just wanted to show how well some new ammunition can give some very good results, and not just the stuff at $40+ a box.
Thanks Firemachine 69 I just bought a pound of IMR 4895 and will try some at top end maybe get speed up. will have to pay attention on bench gun might fly right off bags it only weighs 5lbs 12oz all in.+
I have a old 30s Remington that still shoots 1/2min with 60.5gr of Rl 19 and 165gr,full case of powder but was some what disapointed when chrono said 2625 fps.
I think these new winchester power-max's in 3006 will blow right by the RL 19 load.
I sold a Rem 700 custom 26" Hart Barrel that was driving 165gr Noslers at 3015fps won,t mention that load quite hot.

 

[Mount Sweetness]

I enjoy reloading, by tend to agree with Manitou. For some rifles, factory ammo can be just as cheap if not cheaper and just as effective for hunting.

 

[Cappy]

Plus 1 on the IMR4895. I've found it gives better velocity in short barrelled .308's.

 

[chise]

You have an accurate gun

 

[firemachine69]

Good luck manitou, and make sure to report back! The .308 is my tacticool caliber of love!!!

 

[Wookie316]

My wife's 308 Sako shoots factory ammo very well. I've never bothered to reload for it.