SUCCESS!!!!! - The Firearms Forum

.308 shooter · 08-30-2008, 11:00 PM

Thanks to everyone for all your advice. I finally loaded my first rounds of .308 and went to the range today. I couldn't be happier. With my cases trimmed to the right size, bullets seated consistently and loads in 2 - 2 1/2 grains increments from the beginning load (32.6 gr to 39gr), I came away with a VERY successful shoot.

My best groups came from a combination of Hornady 168gr AMAX and 36 gr of Varget. Approx. 3/8" or less with a 3 shot group at 100 yds. - dead center. (I still have to officially measure it)
34.5 grains came in a very close 2nd with a six shot group all in a one inch square at 100 yards and never straying from the center box.

39 grains was terrible - Now to fine tune even more in 1/2 gr. increments and then to 200 yds.

My last shots were just playing around and I was so happy I shot a smiley face in the target.... my son thought that was cool. (so did I)

Thanks again for everyone's advice.

AngelDeville · 08-30-2008, 11:10 PM

now you gotta get a chronograph, and then the fun really starts!

08-30-2008, 11:00 PM	#1
.308 shooter V.I.P. Member Join Date: May 2008 Posts: 100	SUCCESS!!!!! Thanks to everyone for all your advice. I finally loaded my first rounds of .308 and went to the range today. I couldn't be happier. With my cases trimmed to the right size, bullets seated consistently and loads in 2 - 2 1/2 grains increments from the beginning load (32.6 gr to 39gr), I came away with a VERY successful shoot. My best groups came from a combination of Hornady 168gr AMAX and 36 gr of Varget. Approx. 3/8" or less with a 3 shot group at 100 yds. - dead center. (I still have to officially measure it) 34.5 grains came in a very close 2nd with a six shot group all in a one inch square at 100 yards and never straying from the center box. 39 grains was terrible - Now to fine tune even more in 1/2 gr. increments and then to 200 yds. My last shots were just playing around and I was so happy I shot a smiley face in the target.... my son thought that was cool. (so did I) Thanks again for everyone's advice. -->

08-30-2008, 11:10 PM	#2
AngelDeville Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: ABQ Posts: 644	Re: SUCCESS!!!!! now you gotta get a chronograph, and then the fun really starts! __________________ Why don't guns go off "accidentally" when people aren't around?