.308 load for a ruger international - The Firearms Forum

Mrsailfish · 11-30-2009, 10:24 AM

Me and buddy need a load for his ruger international .308, it has the wood all the way to the end of the barrel and i think a 20'' barrel. I would also like to know if you would use a slow or fast powder for a short barrel such as this? Thanks for the info.
Mr Sailfish

Gearheadpyro · 11-30-2009, 07:15 PM

As far as load info goes, I'm going to advise you check out your nearest load manual.
For the 20" barrel I would probably lean towards one of the faster recommended powders. The way I choose powders is based partly on barrel length. Shorter barrels tend to lean me towards faster powders, and vica versa.

Bruce FLinch · 12-05-2009, 12:55 AM

Just as important...What is the twist rate of the barrel?
Fast twist-heavy bullet
Slow twist-lighter bullet.
Or do I have that backwards?
Just like men, the length is not that important!

Most loading manuals will give you that info. powder burn speed/twist rates.

11-30-2009, 10:24 AM	#1
Mrsailfish Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Spring, Texas Posts: 2	.308 load for a ruger international Me and buddy need a load for his ruger international .308, it has the wood all the way to the end of the barrel and i think a 20'' barrel. I would also like to know if you would use a slow or fast powder for a short barrel such as this? Thanks for the info. Mr Sailfish -->

11-30-2009, 07:15 PM	#2
Gearheadpyro V.I.P. Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Charleston, SC Posts: 110	Re: .308 load for a ruger international As far as load info goes, I'm going to advise you check out your nearest load manual. For the 20" barrel I would probably lean towards one of the faster recommended powders. The way I choose powders is based partly on barrel length. Shorter barrels tend to lean me towards faster powders, and vica versa. __________________ www.southernmarksman.com Owner of & Chief Instructor for The Southern Marksman, LLC NRA Life Member, NRA CRSO, Multi-Discipline NRA Certified Instructor

12-05-2009, 12:55 AM	#3
Bruce FLinch Advanced Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Bay Point, Kali..aka Gun Point Posts: 5,016	Re: .308 load for a ruger international Just as important...What is the twist rate of the barrel? Fast twist-heavy bullet Slow twist-lighter bullet. Or do I have that backwards? Just like men, the length is not that important! Most loading manuals will give you that info. powder burn speed/twist rates. __________________ A bad day @ the Range, is better than a good day @ work. Last edited by Bruce FLinch; 12-05-2009 at 12:56 AM..