Reloading .308Win

[russian sniper 0]

Hi i will be reloading .308 soon using varget and cci large rifle primers (same components as i use for reloading my 22-250) in Lapua brass.

As i will be using the .308 for roe,sika and red deer which bullets and which weights should i give a go?? (thinking of 150-180 grain)

I know its a min of 100grain for all deer with the exception of roe.

 

The rifle is a Winchester Mod70 Featherweight 1-12" twist

 

I'm looking for recommendations from experienced deer stalkers.

Thanks

Daz

[Capreolus 0]

Hi Daz

I don't think you need to go above 150 grs in the UK.

Whether you choose a standad or premium bullet, the choice of bullet is pretty academic as they will all do the job once they arrive at the target.

It is the accuracy of the round in your rifle and shot placement that is important.

If you can develop a round that will deliver three shot one inch groups from your model 70 make a batch of as many as you can and put the loading press away.

Varget is a great powder for the .308 and Sierra Game Kings are a good place to start.

Go with whatever gives you the most confidence.

[v-max 2]

The 150g would be good for what you need im no nosler fan but have shoot 2 308's that liked them.

[russian sniper 0]

Thanks for the tips guys!

I bought some 150grain sierra gameking sbt bullets today.

Have loaded 30 of em in batches of 5 with different loads of varget, all with an oal of 2.750" as per the sierra i-5 ballistic suite i have on my laptop.

Can't wait to try em out!!!

ATB

Daz