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Powder for 308 relodaing #8113604
04/03/24 11:29 AM
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Northern CA
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Robert Martin Offline OP
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Does any one have a recommendation for a good powder for the 308 I recently picked up?

Other than powder, I have everything I need to start developing loads, I bought some 130 grains Barnes TTSX, 150 grain Barnes (TSX),165 grain Barnes TTSX, and 165 grain Hornady CX. (Remember, all lead free for the great state of California). At least I found www.submoashooting.com where you can buy samples of 12 bullets instead of a box of 50 for load development.

Thanks guys!


Robert Martin
Re: Powder for 308 relodaing [Re: Robert Martin] #8113606
04/03/24 11:34 AM
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Saucier, Mississippi Harrison ...
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As soon as I get home I’ll post mine for that bullet. I use it in 5 different 308s.


"Skin that smokewagon and see what happens"
Re: Powder for 308 relodaing [Re: Robert Martin] #8113607
04/03/24 11:34 AM
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Custer SD
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Custer SD
IMR 3031 is pretty good in mine

Re: Powder for 308 relodaing [Re: arcticotter] #8113608
04/03/24 11:36 AM
04/03/24 11:36 AM
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Goldsboro, North Carolina
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Originally Posted by arcticotter
IMR 3031 is pretty good in mine


That's what I used, and I got good results. I shot 110 grain spire, 130 grain hollow points and 150 grain spire.



Re: Powder for 308 relodaing [Re: Robert Martin] #8113609
04/03/24 11:36 AM
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Wabash, IN USA
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Wabash, IN USA
H4895 or IMR4895


"Where Can A Man Find Bear Beaver And Other Critters Worth Cash Money When Skinned?"

Re: Powder for 308 relodaing [Re: Robert Martin] #8113618
04/03/24 11:44 AM
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NE
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Google "308 load data"

Re: Powder for 308 relodaing [Re: Robert Martin] #8113619
04/03/24 11:45 AM
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Eastern Shore, MD
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I stumbled upon Varget several years ago. Very consistent regardless of temperature as I shoot it all year long from ground hogs to deer. I shoot 165 Noslers BT at 44.0 grains and 155 lapua Scenar at 44.5 grains. They are not barrel burners but are very repeatable. Remginton 700 VS 24" barrel and both shoot 1/4" or better at 100 yards and this past Sunday put up a 1 1/2" 5 shot group at 500 yards after cleaning and then fouling the barrel.

Re: Powder for 308 relodaing [Re: Robert Martin] #8113632
04/03/24 11:58 AM
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B61-12 vicinity, MO
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PREDATOR Loads (light weight, fast velocity) MILITARY Duplicate Loads HEAVY Bullet Loads
Benchmark H335® IMR 8208 XBR H322 IMR 3031® BL-C(2) IMR 4895 H4895 Varget IMR 4064® CFE 223 Varget® IMR 8208 XBR IMR 4064® Winchester 748

Re: Powder for 308 relodaing [Re: Robert Martin] #8113634
04/03/24 12:01 PM
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B61-12 vicinity, MO
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Re: Powder for 308 relodaing [Re: Robert Martin] #8113638
04/03/24 12:08 PM
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So. IL
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I like Varget and Benchmark for my 308

Re: Powder for 308 relodaing [Re: Robert Martin] #8113641
04/03/24 12:16 PM
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Eastern Shore, MD
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Varget pushing a 178 eldX is my current recipe. Does the job nicely

Re: Powder for 308 relodaing [Re: Robert Martin] #8113643
04/03/24 12:27 PM
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I use H4895

works in 223 , 30-06 , 30-30 , 308 all reasonably well and for your gas guns doesn't make to much gas port pressure for service rifles

42.5gr under 180gr Speer BTSP avg mv 2625fps work up to that it is a half grain under book max

I do wish it was as easy to find as it used to be.


America only has one issue, we have a Responsibility crisis and everything else stems from it.
Re: Powder for 308 relodaing [Re: Robert Martin] #8113660
04/03/24 12:51 PM
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Piney va. soon be 19
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Win.748, varget


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Re: Powder for 308 relodaing [Re: Robert Martin] #8113662
04/03/24 12:56 PM
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Tug Hills, NY
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I've always used 3031. At least 50 years now.

Re: Powder for 308 relodaing [Re: Robert Martin] #8113665
04/03/24 01:01 PM
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can anyone help or advise how to send bullets to Russia from this store www.submoashooting.com.

Re: Powder for 308 relodaing [Re: KOSOI] #8113672
04/03/24 01:15 PM
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Originally Posted by KOSOI
can anyone help or advise how to send bullets to Russia from this store www.submoashooting.com.


you need a friend in a country that can buy them , repackage and send to a country that will still ship to Russia , I hear Finland has some trade with Russia yet

nothing is leaving the US headed for Russia directly.
my wife ships farm implement parts to Russia , had 2 containers that left just days before the Ukraine thing kicked off it got turned around when it made it to the exit port and sent back

Last edited by GREENCOUNTYPETE; 04/03/24 01:16 PM.

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Re: Powder for 308 relodaing [Re: KOSOI] #8113673
04/03/24 01:17 PM
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Originally Posted by KOSOI
can anyone help or advise how to send bullets to Russia from this store www.submoashooting.com.


Hmmm, KOSOI - have you checked with your mail service for any restrictions on your end ? Then I would ask any of the reloading supply businesses, such as Midwayusa, Graff & Sons, etc.

Re: Powder for 308 relodaing [Re: Robert Martin] #8113683
04/03/24 01:40 PM
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thank you. I'll check it out.

Re: Powder for 308 relodaing [Re: Robert Martin] #8113685
04/03/24 01:42 PM
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Originally Posted by TraderVic
Originally Posted by KOSOI
can anyone help or advise how to send bullets to Russia from this store www.submoashooting.com.


Hmmm, KOSOI - have you checked with your mail service for any restrictions on your end ? Then I would ask any of the reloading supply businesses, such as Midwayusa, Graff & Sons, etc.

if it is not difficult to write me in PM. I have no possibility to start a dialog with you.

Re: Powder for 308 relodaing [Re: Robert Martin] #8113713
04/03/24 02:42 PM
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