New 308 Norma Magnum Loads

[trays7940]

Well, I finally found me a Browning Belgium Safari in 308 Norma Magnum (no salt). I have been wanting one for some time and was able to find this one out of the custom shop in Montana. I received it just this week. I am excited about getting it to the range but I was wondering if anyone had loads for it. Iam going to start with 180g AB's but I can't find any loads for it in Nosler's reloading book. I found it in Hornady and Norma but Hornady does not have the AB's and Norma shows only their powder. Any starting suggestions?

 

[JD338]

trays7940

Beautiful rifle, congratulations!

Nosler RG#4 has load data for the 308 Norma Mag.
The following powders are listed, let me know what you have and I will give you the load data.
IMR4895
IMR4064
N 160
RL 19
IMR4350
IMR4831
AA3100
IMR7828* (most accurate powder)

JD338

 

[JungleJim]

I don't know much of anything about the 308 Norma Mag but that sure is a perddy rifle.

 

[captbrandon]

WOW....JUST WOW!

 

[trays7940]

Thanks for the comments. I hope she shoots as good as she looks.

I have the following powders:

RL 19
IMR4350
IMR4831

 

[JD338]

Thanks for the comments. I hope she shoots as good as she looks.

I have the following powders:

RL 19
IMR4350
IMR4831

308 Norma Mag with 180 gr bullet-

RL19
Start 65.0 grs, MAX 69.0 grs*

IMR4350
Start 64.0 grs*, MAX 68.0 grs

IMR4831
Start 67.0 grs, MAX 71.0 grs*

* = most accurate load tested.

Let us know how she shoots.

JD338

 

[buckfever]

Wow even if it doesn't shoot its sure nice to look at.

 

[FOTIS]

You now own my buddy's dream rifle !!!!!!!!!!!!!!! He has been talking about it forever. I am familiar with handloading for thi caliber.
Hint:

180 Partition/ AccuBond with 76 gr H4831/Rl22....Work up!!!!!

A 22" Norma will yield 3050 fps.

 

[trays7940]

Yeah, I went ot Hodgdons website and found the load for H4831 and some others. POP, what type of primers do you think? The Norma reloading book says WLRM I believe that Hornady's says the same.

 

[FOTIS]

Fed 215M

 

[trays7940]

Kool! I have Federal 215's..... :grin: