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Offline benchracer

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.308 match grade handloads
« on: June 30, 2007, 08:01:49 PM »
I am going to handload some ammo to shoot my .308 win 700VS in a local competition.  It has done its best shooting using Black Hills Match 175 gr moly ammo.  I currently have match grade cases from both Federal and Black Hills as well as 175 gr Sierra Matchkings and some CCI benchrest primers.  All of my brass is once fired and has only been fired in my rifle.  I intend to necksize only, uniform the flash holes, clean and uniform the primer pockets, and trim the cases to uniform length.  I am considering using RL-15 to work up my loads.  Since this is the first time that I have ever attempted to produce match grade handloads, I am interested in some advice from any who have experience at handloading match grade ammo.  What recommendations would you have for case prep, powder selection, pet accuracy load, bullet seating depth, etc.

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Re: .308 match grade handloads
« Reply #1 on: July 01, 2007, 04:10:08 AM »
I have excellent accuracy results with RL-15 in my 308 and using the same brass preparation you mentioned in my M1A. Sub-moa,, but I actually designed the ammo for hunting using 150 grain Bronze Points. I have heard the military uses RL-15 in their 308 as sniper ammo.

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Re: .308 match grade handloads
« Reply #2 on: July 01, 2007, 11:11:52 AM »
benchracer, I also have a Rem. 700VS in .308Win (LH). I've gotten good results (1" @ 200yds)  using Norma cases; Fed210m primers; 44 or 45grs Hodgdon Varget with Hornady 150gr & 165grBTSPs. Probably could improve that with more fiddling, tho. I have heard good things about R-15. I've not gone thru all the case prep you will, tho it can only help. Sounds like you're on the right track. I'd say try the Fed primers, as well. Sorry I can't be more help. Good luck, jd45 P. S......I think I would crimp, to help get the fire lit properly, & aid the burn.