I'm getting ready to formulate a 308 round that will be accurate as far out as possible. (I'm looking at 7~800 yards possibly). I think I've found the bullet (Hornady 180gr. ELD) but have no knowledge of what powders will work best. Currently all my 308s are loaded with IMR 8208 Any input is appreciated.
308 Long Distance
- Thread starter RodneyO
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@fairchaser should be able to help you out.
fairchaser
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Varget, VVN150, N140, in that order or anything close on the burn rate chart. You may have to test a couple to find a good one. As always, consult the manufacturer as well.
mr.big
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I would probably try the Berger 185 and Varget
The 155 Scenar and 8208 works well out to the ranges you mention
The 155 Scenar and 8208 works well out to the ranges you mention
Varget and the Berger 185 Juggernaut is what a whole lot of F-Class guys use.
backyardtndeer
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I am not shooting those distances, but my 308's really like the 178 eldx over imr4895. Get great accuracy near max book load, would expect the 180 eldm would perform very similarly with 4895.
mr.big
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4895 and 4064 are both great 308 powders
Before I took the barrel off I've ran mine out to 800 with 168's and 43.5grs of 4064. I wanted to use the 178 eldm but could never get the accuracy I needed from them.
Good info here: https://www.6mmbr.com/308win.html
Good info here: https://www.6mmbr.com/308win.html
mr.big
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I used to have a tshirt that said "friends don't let friends shoot 168s" lol
Yeah one thing I discovered real quick was I wasnt a fan. Hits with them in any wind was very difficult and it was lobbing in mortar fire when compared to shooting other cartridges
My favorite 308 cases have something in 6mm, 6.5mm, 7mm or .358 stuck in the top of them.
mr.big
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They were designed for 300 meters. A 308 in a long action , or short action loaded single with the high BC bullets loaded to max potential velocity's is a quite capable caliber.
Im sure it is
