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Thanks for the help. I'm going to have to get my mitts on that QuickLoad program. Just crunching the numbers, if I compare the 46.5gr 200gr option vs the 50.2gr 180gr, using the same calculator I've been using the 180 partition is a clear winner. At 300 yards, I'd be over 2100fps (at 40...

Would someone be able to help me determine a safe starting point using Quick Load?

Just got someone with many more years experience reloading than me to take a look at the deprimed cases in person from the 46 grains of Rx17.... no signs of excessive pressure whatsoever. I also reprimed the four and the pockets were still tight. I did buy a box of 180 grain partitions...

Thank you. Sharing these results among friends, a guide I know and respect is still telling me to ditch the 308 in favor of an 06. I'm thinking at this point, if I needed something more than I'm getting with my 308, I'm probably in 300WSM/Winmag territory.

Kraky - I don't have quickload but it sounds like I need it. I'm wondering how your values differ from the ones posted on page one. 46 grains was the most I could do under those assumptions without exceeding max pressure. Is the difference here the temperature or is it the fact that I am...

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OK Folks. Results are in. Set up a few targets at 100 yards. I was pretty impressed with the accuracy of what I had tested, although some were clearly more accurate loadings than others. You're probably not going to believe the conclusion. Rifle: Savage Model 10 Precision Carbine .308...

Geeze, I'm not sure what's worse the 308 fanboys saying "anything your 30'06 can do my 308 can do too" or the 30'06 fanboys who insist the 308 stays at the kids table...... Thankfully I'm neither. And no, I'm not looking to make my 308 a 30'06. I'm just looking to see if maybe I can make it a...

If a stir managed to get started, then I'm probably equally or moreso to blame. Very rough weekend at work. Yes, weekend at work. More rifles is definitely a good thing! However, I'm trying to see how much I can squeeze out of this .308 before I drop coin on another rifle, glass, reloading...

I never said I needed a 200 grain .308. I said I wanted to try it, and I gave the stated purpose - for hunting big game. I want to experiment for myself and figure it out. Many people are finding with Reloader 17 they are able to achieve velocities with 200 grain bullets like you would...

Yes, according to the ballistics calculator I have 2000fps out to 250 yards, 1925 at 300. I don't dip below 1800, which is the stated minimum on the Nosler website, until 400 yards. My plan was to use milk jugs filled with water or newspaper stacks to test penetration at 300 yards.

You're right in that there is no difference in kinetic energy (mass*velocity^2). But there is a difference in momentum (mass*velocity), from what I can tell its around 10% at 300 yards compared to the 165 grain, depending how high I can get that velocity on the 200 grainers. There are many...

I'd also like to add, there is a group on Facebook "375 Winchester Fans" or something of that nature. If you own or are a fan of the 375 and are on Facebook, please join. Our hopes is that we can use the buying power of a large cohort of 375 owners to have runs made of brass and bullets, also...

I'm a 375 Win guy. Also have a very early 94 Big Bore. So does my father and a friend from Maine we hunt with. It is a great woods cartridge. I intend on buying one for my son and daughters as well. All Winchesters. I've heard mixed opinions about shooting .38-55 through it. E Arthur...

Hi, a bit of an update. I decided to go through with trying the 200 grain partition after substantial research online and some consideration. I bought a few different powders for the 308 (Varget and Rx17 being the two I'm spending the most time with) and a box of 180gr Accubonds and 200gr...

Thanks for the replies. The thing about taking a shot in excess of 200 yards is that where I live there are no ranges in excess of 200 yard targets to practice at. I may be able to take a few shots at a farm I hunt but I can't go turning that place into a range either... so even if I showed up...

Thanks for the replies so far. I will check out that gentleman who has done some extensive testing for sure. Yes the 375 is a great round. I got turned onto the big bore / "unicorn cartridges" by a maine guide who swears by them (356, 375, 444...) settled on the 375, good balance of thump and...

Sorry should have included that. 20" heavy barrel 1:10" twist.

Hi, I'm a hunter beginning to get into reloading. Have been reloading for my 375 Winchester for about a year now. Am looking to start reloading for my 308. My 308 is a Savage precision carbine and it is a very accurate rifle. I am planning a big game hunt for 2017 (moose or elk) and I don't...