.308 Load Test

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Envious of the West
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.308 Load Test

Post by Envious of the West » Sun Apr 03, 2011 6:53 pm

I have been working up a load for my .308 XR-100....I think I found one :thumb

OAL: 2.800"
Primer: CCI BR-2
Bullet: Berger 168 Grain hunting VLD
Powder: 40 Grains Varget
Case: Lapua
BC=.473
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.552" 5-shots @ 100 yds
.552" 5-shots @ 100 yds
.822 & 1.138 @ 300 yds
.822 & 1.138 @ 300 yds
.999" @ 400 yds
.999" @ 400 yds
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Re: .308 Load Test

Post by sneekeepete » Mon Apr 04, 2011 5:15 am

:thumb Great groups I'd stick with that load!
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Re: .308 Load Test

Post by ntspdy » Mon Apr 04, 2011 7:43 am

Look like you have a winner. What are you shooting it out of, barrel length, and twist?

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Re: .308 Load Test

Post by Snake River Marksman » Mon Apr 04, 2011 7:44 am

Looks like minute of mule deer to me.
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Re: .308 Load Test

Post by Envious of the West » Tue Apr 05, 2011 3:02 pm

ntspdy wrote:Look like you have a winner. What are you shooting it out of, barrel length, and twist?
Remington XR-100, 26" barrel, 1:10 twist.
Thanks to all involved with this site, it is a great resource for hunting enthusiasts, both rookies and seasoned vet's!

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