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308 Handi Loads?
« on: August 26, 2008, 11:51:07 AM »
Anybody have a great load or round for there 308 handi?
Accuracy will be my main concern.

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Re: 308 Handi Loads?
« Reply #1 on: August 26, 2008, 12:23:56 PM »
Varget and the 168gr TSX shoot real good in mine.  ;)

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Re: 308 Handi Loads?
« Reply #2 on: August 27, 2008, 05:03:02 AM »
Thanks Tim. I'll print that one out.
TSX wouldn't be my first choice though.

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Re: 308 Handi Loads?
« Reply #3 on: August 27, 2008, 03:52:23 PM »
I'll second Tim on Varget (mighty good in mild .30-'06 loads, too, with 150-grain bullets). My old favorite bullet in the ought-six, the Hornady 150-grain boattail spire-point, shines in the .308 over a moderate charge of Varget. Check Hodgdon's published data for charge weights, and stay away from the top end unless you're looking for a maximum hunting load.

Let us know how your loads perform at the range!
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