In need of load data please

m1aggie01

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I'll probably get flames for this but I'm in need of starting and max load data for the following load please. And no, it ain't a Nosler bullet!

.308 Winchester

Winchester brass
Winchester LRP
IMR 4064
Barnes 150gr TSX

TIA
 
Why would you get flamed? The fellows on the forum use quite a variety of bullets.

Try a maximum charge of 46.5 grains of IMR4064 which should yield a velocity in the vicinity of 2825 fps in a 22 inch barrel (generated by QL). For a minimum charge, drop back ten percent. The current Barnes Manual does not list IMR4064, but the third edition listed 45 grains max (and 41 grains min) for the 150 grain XFB and 150 grain XBT. Best of luck and let us know how the loads work out.
 
I know it is not a Barnes, but a Hornady 150gr SST w/47gr of Varget gets me 2850. It is the only load I have found so far that really shoots excellent out of my wifes 308. Seems like Varget is an excellent powder for the 308 with most bullet weights. W748 is my second favorite. Sorry I drifted, just giving you some ideas. Scotty
 
Thanks guys. I'm trying to use powders I have on hand. I also have IMR 4350 as my other rifles are a 6mm and a .280Rem! I also load 30.06 in military rifles so I had the 4064 around.
 
I do believe the Federal Gold Medal Match load is 46 grains of IMR4064 and a 168 Sierra Match King.......
 
Cartridge : .308 Win.
Bullet : .308, 150, Barnes 'TSX'BT 30841
Cartridge O.A.L. L6: 2.800 inch or 71.12 mm
Barrel Length : 22.0 inch or 558.8 mm

Predicted Data for Indicated Charges of the Following Powders.

Matching Maximum Pressure: 62667 psi, or 432 MPa

or a maximum loading ratio or filling of 110 %

These calculations refer to your specified settings in QuickLOAD 'Cartridge Dimensions' window.
C A U T I O N : any load listed can result in a powder charge that falls below minimum suggested
loads or exceeds maximum suggested loads as presented in current handloading manuals. Understand
that all of the listed powders can be unsuitable for the given combination of cartridge, bullet
and gun. Actual load order can vary, depending upon lot-to-lot powder and component variations.
USE ONLY FOR COMPARISON !

Powder type Filling/Loading Ratio Charge Charge Vel. Prop.Burnt P max P muzz B_Time
% Grains Gramm fps % psi psi ms
--------------------------------- -----------------------------------------------------------------
Ramshot BigGame 110.0 49.1 3.18 2915 98.0 62597 8639 1.001
Alliant Reloder-17 108.0 49.0 3.17 2914 97.5 62667 8737 0.995
SNPE Vectan SP 11 110.0 49.1 3.18 2909 98.0 62304 8617 1.004
IMR 3031 107.5 43.5 2.82 2904 100.0 62667 7780 1.008
IMR 4895 108.0 45.2 2.93 2900 99.4 62667 8215 0.995
Winchester 748 98.8 46.0 2.98 2899 99.6 62667 8189 1.006
Hodgdon BL-C2 101.3 47.8 3.10 2897 99.1 62667 8433 1.014
Norma 203 old 109.4 47.8 3.10 2893 98.9 62667 8411 1.020
Norma 203B 107.6 46.5 3.01 2891 98.2 62667 8463 1.015
Alliant Reloder-15 107.0 46.3 3.00 2888 97.7 62667 8476 1.015
Raufoss RA11 107.0 46.3 3.00 2888 97.7 62667 8476 1.015
Bofors RP11 ~approximation 107.0 46.3 3.00 2888 97.7 62667 8476 1.015
Hodgdon H414 108.4 49.9 3.24 2885 93.5 62667 8729 1.012
Accurate 2520 104.0 46.3 3.00 2876 99.9 62667 7970 1.024
Accurate 2495 106.9 43.7 2.83 2870 100.0 62667 7638 1.044
IMR 4320 108.7 46.3 3.00 2866 98.0 62667 8149 1.003
Hodgdon H380 108.0 47.7 3.09 2863 96.2 62667 8411 1.020
Winchester 760 110.0 50.3 3.26 2863 92.7 59640 8745 1.023
Hodgdon H4895 109.8 45.9 2.98 2863 99.7 62667 7881 1.006
SNPE Vectan SP 9 104.0 46.4 3.01 2861 98.1 62667 8209 1.015
PB Clermont PCL 507 100.3 45.3 2.93 2861 99.1 62667 8073 1.016
Ramshot TAC 97.6 45.2 2.93 2860 99.2 62667 8059 1.016
Somchem S321 98.4 45.8 2.97 2859 99.3 62667 8101 1.021
Hodgdon H335 93.9 44.3 2.87 2854 100.0 62667 7772 1.016
Vihtavuori N540 106.4 46.5 3.01 2853 100.0 62667 7892 1.019
Norma 202 104.1 44.3 2.87 2853 100.0 62667 7758 1.021
PB Clermont PCL 516 104.0 47.9 3.10 2852 96.1 62667 8290 1.015
Lovex-S0621 108.0 45.4 2.94 2852 99.2 62667 8009 1.025
SNPE Vectan SP 10 93.5 43.2 2.80 2851 100.0 62667 7739 1.020
PB Clermont PCL 508 93.5 43.3 2.80 2849 100.0 62667 7728 1.020
Vihtavuori N530 99.3 43.2 2.80 2849 99.2 62667 7961 1.017
Hodgdon H322 99.5 41.8 2.71 2848 100.0 62667 7516 1.014
ADI AR 2219 93.6 41.8 2.71 2848 100.0 62667 7516 1.014
Nitrochemie A/S 0300 90.8 40.3 2.61 2845 100.0 62667 7243 1.020
Somchem S341 102.1 47.5 3.08 2843 98.0 62667 7977 1.015
SNPE Vectan Sp 7 96.0 44.5 2.89 2841 99.6 62667 7820 1.034
Ramshot X-Terminator 91.6 42.4 2.75 2839 100.0 62667 7545 1.022
ADI AR 2208 108.8 45.6 2.96 2839 97.4 62667 8083 1.013
Hodgdon VARGET 109.1 45.6 2.96 2839 97.4 62667 8083 1.013
Norma 201 100.0 44.2 2.86 2838 99.1 62667 7953 1.032
Lovex-D0832 98.3 44.8 2.90 2838 100.0 62667 7302 1.015
Rottweil R903 110.0 47.0 3.05 2835 98.2 59048 8226 1.048
Somchem S355 110.0 46.5 3.01 2833 98.2 59790 8212 1.042
IMR 4064 110.0 44.9 2.91 2832 97.7 62590 7954 1.018
Accurate 2460 97.1 45.0 2.92 2830 99.6 62667 7730 1.035
 
I would also suggest Varget plus RL-15. These are pretty much the most accurate powders I have seen for the .308Win. In RL-15 start at 47grs and work to book max of 49grs.

Happy Shooting
Ryan46
 
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