308 mid range load

[duvhntr]

I'm loading 308 subsonics .. 200 grain Rex bullet and maybe 12 grains of trailboss…
Any published loads for this bullet that's maybe mid range?

 

[DaveB]

Be careful. Not enough documentation on the sub-sonic world for my taste. yes, I know, I ignore book max loads all the time. Be careful.

 

[Iroquois]

I'd call the powder company you're using and ask them if their powder can be used for a reduced loads. If so, they should give you some recommendations. Some powders just aren't suitable for reduced loads and are unsafe.

 

[Derek]

I've considered loading a .308 down to .300 Savage levels. Most of my shots are under 100 yards, and my little Ruger RSI with the 18.5 inch barrel is LOUD. lol

 

[nso123]

Here's the info from Hodgdon for subsonic 205gr Gamekings. You can probably start working off of it.
https://hodgdonreloading.com/rldc/?t=1
Edit: Well, it just takes you to the start page, but you can search if you haven't used this site.

 

[infoman jr.]

Hodgdon has a dedicated section for subsonic loads.

 

[ROVERBOY]

I would recommend a filler over the powder. I used to load some .30 M1 Carbine loads. I would load about 14.0 gr. 2400 and a 110 gr. soft point. After measuring in powder, I put a a pinch of cotton over powder and then seat bullet. Never had a problem with a misfire or sqiib load.

 

[duvhntr]

I would recommend a filler over the powder. I used to load some .30 M1 Carbine loads. I would load about 14.0 gr. 2400 and a 110 gr. soft point. After measuring in powder, I put a a pinch of cotton over powder and then seat bullet. Never had a problem with a misfire or sqiib load.

Supposedly, the powder I'm using , trail boss.. is really light and bulky .. if that makes sense.. so you don't need a filler.. I've loaded and shot probably 40 in 3 years.. all good so far.. I'd like to find a load around 1800-2000 fps..

 

[Sniper23]

Trailboss is a good powder for subsonic loads. Are you shooting suppressed or just trying to develop a load with less recoil? What's your end goal?

 

[duvhntr]

Currently shooting suppressed.. but want something a little faster.. I found a bunch of published loads with shotgun powder.. I never knew these were available.. imagine a 308 loaded with red dot or 700 x. Lol

 

[Remi]

I'd be surprised if 25grs of imr4198 didn't work great.


I'm not a 308 guy but a poster on the 24hourcampfire did a lot of work with 308 based cartridges and imr4198. I've used his data in several different cartridges and it works fantastic. His handle on there was Seafire.

 

[megalomaniac]

I'm loading 308 subsonics .. 200 grain Rex bullet and maybe 12 grains of trailboss…
Any published loads for this bullet that's maybe mid range?

This makes zero sense to me...

I must be missing the point, but what are you trying to accomplish?

Either shoot a deer super quiet with an expanding sub less than 1050 fps, or scream the bullet at it as fast as possible for less bullet drop and drift.

Obviously recoil is not an issue since it is a .308

 

[duvhntr]

This makes zero sense to me...

I must be missing the point, but what are you trying to accomplish?

Either shoot a deer super quiet with an expanding sub less than 1050 fps, or scream the bullet at it as fast as possible for less bullet drop and drift.

Obviously recoil is not an issue since it is a .308

Obviously you don't have a very petite daughter..
what if im pinking and don't want a sub sonic or a full power load
Maybe I like working up different loads because I get bored doing what everyone else does..

 

[megalomaniac]

Obviously you don't have a very petite daughter..
what if im pinking and don't want a sub sonic or a full power load
Maybe I like working up different loads because I get bored doing what everyone else does..

I have 2 petite daughters. One is 5ft, 130lbs at 18, the other is 5.2 130lbs at 22.

They didnt have any trouble shooting the .308 with 150s suppressed full power in a heavy rifle starting at age 9.

If yours are that recoil or muzzle blast shy, stick with subs. h4350 is a good powder for 2000 fps loads, but be careful... too fast for most subsonic bullets to perform well, and too slow for many traditional bullets to perform at optimum.

 

[Harold Money jr]

I loaded some 30-06 and .270 loads with imr4198, then test shot em. Those are my new reduced recoil load for the kids and women I take hunting. They are are so pleasant to shoot anyone who can hold a rifle should be able to shoot em. I have little doubt it'll work similarly in a .308win. Honestly I'll shoot deer with em!!

 

[Remi]

I loaded some 30-06 and .270 loads with imr4198, then test shot em. Those are my new reduced recoil load for the kids and women I take hunting. They are are so pleasant to shoot anyone who can hold a rifle should be able to shoot em. I have little doubt it'll work similarly in a .308win. Honestly I'll shoot deer with em!!

Biggest hog I've ever killed was with a 140 ballistic tip and 25grs of imr4198 from my 7mm08.

In right above the eye, through the skull, neck and out through the shoulder and the impenetrable top of the shield from about 100yds.

He never knew what hit him.


I've not loaded a full house load in my 3006 in years. 150gr and 165gr Hornadys and imr4198