308 Winchester Favorite Loads

[KinleyWater]

JD,

I have never used the 150 PT, but I do use a fair amount of RL 15 for 308 (and basically everything else in rifle). For my 147 and 150 grain bullets, I use 45 or 45.5 grains RL15, as that provides the best balance of velocity and accuracy our of the wife's rifles.

A quick check on Nosler's site should confirm if those are within limits for the 150 PT.

A couple of pounds of RL 15 should give you on the order of 300 loads for the 308, so you have plenty to play with for load development, should you use it exclusively for this.

Let us know how things turn out.

 

[Charlie-NY]

I was surprised at just how accurate the Barnes 130gr TTSX bullet was in my .308. It took a bit of work to find the right load but it now shoots small groups at 400yds. Velocity is 3,130 ft/sec. I shot a nice buck while he was facing me at just over 200yds. The buck was literally slammed to the ground and never moved.

The bullet is worth a try while you are experimenting with different loads.

 

[Rednek rampager]

I was surprised at just how accurate the Barnes 130gr TTSX bullet was in my .308. It took a bit of work to find the right load but it now shoots small groups at 400yds. Velocity is 3,130 ft/sec. I shot a nice buck while he was facing me at just over 200yds. The buck was literally slammed to the ground and never moved.

The bullet is worth a try while you are experimenting with different loads.

Thanks for the info. I was wondering what kind of meat damage did you have with this load?


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[TackDriver284]

Looks like I'll be shooting a 308 Winchester this fall. I wanted to run the 165/168 gr BT but availability is a problem so I'm going with the 150 gr PT. I've got a couple pounds of RL15 to get me started.
What are you fellas loading for the 308 Win?
Thanks for your help.

JD338

I used Varget mostly since it shot so well. I haven't used RL 15 for hunting loads, but it should work.

Lapua brass
178 ELD-X 43.1 grains Varget
168 Nosler Ball Tip 44.6 grains Varget
150 Hornady Interlock 45.2 grains H4895
165 Sierra GameKing 45 grains Varget
Anything over 44 grains I use a drop tube, don't like the crunch. Good luck in your load developments, post the results soon.

 

[Guy Miner]

The most accurate load I've found so far with my .308 is 46.5 grains of IMR 4064 under a 125 grain Nosler Ballistic Tip. My rifle has a slower twist rate from what I've been able to determine.

Oh, Remington brass if I remember correctly, and CCI primers.

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Welcome to the Nosler Reloading Forum! Nice first post.

 

[JD338]

The Nosler M21 rifle is shipping Monday 12)27 to my FFL so I doubt I'll get it in time to test it on a late season doe. No worries as I ll test it on some crop damage deer next summer. So I will have time to try some different bullets.
I've got a box of 190 gr ABLR I could use. Anyone shoot this bullet in the 308?

JD338

 

[SJB358]

I bet that bullet would be quite nice around 2600 Jim. Not sure what twist Nosler uses in their M21 308 but if it’ll take the 190 I’d bet you’d turn some heads with it.

 

[Guy Miner]

The Nosler M21 rifle is shipping Monday 12)27 to my FFL so I doubt I'll get it in time to test it on a late season doe. No worries as I ll test it on some crop damage deer next summer. So I will have time to try some different bullets.
I've got a box of 190 gr ABLR I could use. Anyone shoot this bullet in the 308?

JD338

I haven't shot the 190 ABLR, but years ago we were doing pretty well at 600 yards with the old 190 grain Sierra Matchking, even with our 1:12 twist 308's.

One of my buddies actually set a 600 yard F-Class record with his Rem 700 308 and those 190's if I recall correctly. It was quite a while ago.

Guy

 

[SJB358]

These might be neat as well. If you can catch them in stock.

30 Caliber 168gr AccuBond Long Range (100ct) (BLEM)

30 Caliber 168gr AccuBond Long Range (100ct) (BLEM)

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[preacher]

Love to see how this rifle does for you Pard!

 

[JD338]

Nosler M21 308 Win with a Leupold VX-6 3-18x44mm scope. I need to get started on my load development but a random load of Varget and the 150 gr BT is shooting under 2" at 250 yards.
I think I'm well on my way.

JD338

 

[Slimfinn]

Off to a great start and a fine setup

 

[RL338]

Good start. Varget with 150gr bullets are magic in my 308s.

 

[DrMike]

Two inches at 250 yards? Not bad! Not bad at all! Yeah, I'd say about anyone would be pleased with that level of accuracy.

 

[SJB358]

Very nice Jim. That’ll be a great deer getter.

Might as well trade that 338 in now….

 

[NYDAN]

Very nice, Jim. I had similar good results with Varget and 150 BT's. See https://forum.nosler.com/threads/surprise-surprise-from-a-used-marlin-x7.40641/

Dan

 

[JD338]

Very nice Jim. That’ll be a great deer getter.

Might as well trade that 338 in now….

LOL

JD338

 

[JD338]

Very nice, Jim. I had similar good results with Varget and 150 BT's. See https://forum.nosler.com/threads/surprise-surprise-from-a-used-marlin-x7.40641/

Dan

Thank you Dan. Great story you posted by the way!
I'll start my load development very soon. I'm confident that this rifle will be a shooter.

JD338

 

[steve99]

My primary hunting load when using a 308 is 47gns Varget & 150gn Nosler Accubonds. I know I can get more velocity using either CFE223 or Alliant PowerPro 2000-MR but Varget (2208) is more readily available in my area.

 

[Doni]

I started reloading for the 308 when I began. I have had good luck with Blc2, Win 748, and R/L 15. In BLc2 I use 46.5 grains with a 165 and Win 748 and R/L 15 44.0 grains work well for 165's.