Author Topic: 308 pet loads (Read 565 times)

rickyp · « **on:** April 12, 2004, 12:10:37 PM »

I am looking for you pet loads for the new savage 10pf-le2 that i will be getting in the next few days (when it cones in)

I think I am gonna be using 165-168 gr bullets but may be playing around with a lot of different weights as well

persistentprogrammer · « **Reply #1 on:** April 12, 2004, 01:16:51 PM »

I like my Varget loads, 165-168 should do just fine.

http://www.graybeardoutdoors.com/phpbb2/viewtopic.php?t=30429

rickyp · « **Reply #2 on:** April 12, 2004, 01:33:10 PM »

would I do better with lighter bullets like the 147 fmj?

Blackhawk44 · « **Reply #3 on:** April 12, 2004, 03:15:36 PM »

Other than the 168's, try the 150's for hunting, and 155's for targets. You don't need the 168's on the range until you pass about 400 yds. Think about 4064 with the 150-155's, 45-46gr. Work up. You could just work up one load for everything, say 150's, match the bullet to the game. Ballistic tips for varmints and casual targets, SP's for deer, MatchKings or AMax for targets, and X-bullets or FailSafe for elk. Never have to change the sights!

jd45 · « **Reply #4 on:** April 13, 2004, 02:52:00 AM »

I like Hodgdon's Varget, too. I have a Rem 700 Varmint Syn (lefthand) & last Sat I put three in a hole....c to c measurement was 3/8th of an inch. 1 in 12 bbl; Norma case; Fed 210m primer; 46grs powder; Hornady 165 Spire-Point. Looks very promising. BTW, the range was 100yds. jd45.

rickyp · « **Reply #5 on:** April 13, 2004, 03:36:05 AM »

90% of the shooting will be just target shooting.
The rifle is a savage 10fp-le2 http://www.savagearms.com/10fple2.htm
it has a twist rate of 1-10

Blackhawk44 · « **Reply #6 on:** April 13, 2004, 05:27:34 AM »

You can get more guidance from a few copies of Precision Shooting magazine than weeks on the web. Those folks have it down.