My reloading experience is limited so I would like some advice please. A grandson just bought a Remington 700 VTR .308 Winchester. This rifle has a 22 inch barrel with a 1:12 twist. I wish to use Nosler 165 grain BTs or ABs, Winchester cases and Winchester (non-magnum primers). I have looked on a few reloading and powder websites for this information and have not found what I am looking for.
Does the shorter, faster barrel cause any special requirements for powder which is different than a powder for 24” 1:10 twist barrels (the Nosler 6 Book states they used a barrel like that for their load testing)? Should the powder burn a bit faster for the shorter barrel? Is there a specific powder that is better for this barrel using the above components? Can someone recommend a starting load?
I realize I am asking for a lot and perhaps I could experiment on my own but my experience and expertise does not qualify me as someone who should be fooling around.
Thank you for your help,
Art
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Does the shorter, faster barrel cause any special requirements for powder which is different than a powder for 24” 1:10 twist barrels (the Nosler 6 Book states they used a barrel like that for their load testing)? Should the powder burn a bit faster for the shorter barrel? Is there a specific powder that is better for this barrel using the above components? Can someone recommend a starting load?
I realize I am asking for a lot and perhaps I could experiment on my own but my experience and expertise does not qualify me as someone who should be fooling around.
Thank you for your help,
Art
:?