It's been about 6 years since I've thought about trying to reload for a 308 with precision accuracy in mind. I really didn't want to start reloading for 308 again, and was hoping to just run Fed GMM, but unfortunately I am what I am and factory ammo just isn't good enough. The last time I went through process of working up a load, I did it for my 30-06 and ended up with a powder that had to be run through an RCBS chargemaster combo to make sure it was dead on. If I used my 550B powder scale I couldn't always stay within .1, and with the RCBS scale I was always right on.
Anyway, I want to use a heavy bullet so it carries more momentum down range. I've got nothing against the 168gr, but if I can get 175gr, 190, or 200gr bullets to fly accurately at the same speed then that's what I'd prefer. My bigger concern is mostly due to my own laziness, but I want to end up with a powder that meters 100% accurate every time. I've had great consistency with Ramshot TAC and some other powders, but I never get the .1 with Varget or other powders I read so much about.
If any of you reloading guru's have any suggestions I'd like to hear it. I know there's a lot of new products out there since the last time I took a look at reloading for the 308.
*Edit, I should have mentioned that this is being shot from a Rem 700 Magpul hunter with a 22" 5R barrel with 1 in 10" twist. Whatever load I come up with will need to fit inside a magpul AISC magazine.
Anyway, I want to use a heavy bullet so it carries more momentum down range. I've got nothing against the 168gr, but if I can get 175gr, 190, or 200gr bullets to fly accurately at the same speed then that's what I'd prefer. My bigger concern is mostly due to my own laziness, but I want to end up with a powder that meters 100% accurate every time. I've had great consistency with Ramshot TAC and some other powders, but I never get the .1 with Varget or other powders I read so much about.
If any of you reloading guru's have any suggestions I'd like to hear it. I know there's a lot of new products out there since the last time I took a look at reloading for the 308.
*Edit, I should have mentioned that this is being shot from a Rem 700 Magpul hunter with a 22" 5R barrel with 1 in 10" twist. Whatever load I come up with will need to fit inside a magpul AISC magazine.