.308 Win loads using VARGET
Posted: Mon Mar 23, 2009 7:52 am
Hi Guys
I've just finished working on some loads with the 155g Sierra Matchking, min to max charge weights of Varget in .3g powder increases and different seating depths. I wasn't really that impressed!
So, I have recently purchased some 168g Berger VLDs and 155g/168g Hornady A-Max to see if my gun likes one of them.
If anyone has some advice on suggested loads, that would be great!!
Rifle is a Howa 1500, 24" HB, 1-12" Twist, not bothered about loading beyond Mag Length!!
Also, Berger suggest to work some loads from 0.010" 'jam into lands' to 0.120" jump:
Load 24 rounds at the following COAL:
1. .010″ into (touching) the lands (jam) 6 rounds
2. .040″ off the lands (jump) 6 rounds
3. .080″ off the lands (jump) 6 rounds
4. .120″ off the lands (jump) 6 rounds
I have never used the Berger VLDs, so could someone please tell me whether I should start at Min charge for Varget and load the different seating depths (24 rounds). After deciding which seating depth produces the best group, then increase the powder charge until I find the best group with the seating depth and powder charge. Is this correct?
Thanks inadvance!!
Kon
I've just finished working on some loads with the 155g Sierra Matchking, min to max charge weights of Varget in .3g powder increases and different seating depths. I wasn't really that impressed!
So, I have recently purchased some 168g Berger VLDs and 155g/168g Hornady A-Max to see if my gun likes one of them.
If anyone has some advice on suggested loads, that would be great!!
Rifle is a Howa 1500, 24" HB, 1-12" Twist, not bothered about loading beyond Mag Length!!
Also, Berger suggest to work some loads from 0.010" 'jam into lands' to 0.120" jump:
Load 24 rounds at the following COAL:
1. .010″ into (touching) the lands (jam) 6 rounds
2. .040″ off the lands (jump) 6 rounds
3. .080″ off the lands (jump) 6 rounds
4. .120″ off the lands (jump) 6 rounds
I have never used the Berger VLDs, so could someone please tell me whether I should start at Min charge for Varget and load the different seating depths (24 rounds). After deciding which seating depth produces the best group, then increase the powder charge until I find the best group with the seating depth and powder charge. Is this correct?
Thanks inadvance!!
Kon