But, starting from scratch, you aren’t saving much by rolling your own.I’m guessing (based on experience) that reloads would shoot a little better than the Hornady match ammunition, perhaps by a fraction of an inch or two. Email this Page. As we can see above, a large percentage weighed within one grain, plus or minus.If we assume that the outside of the brass casings are all identical and made to the correct spec (and outer dimensions should be very close after firing through the same chamber), then any case weight variations stem from internal dimension discrepancies. Each one is hand selected for production based on the following criteria:These specific areas ensure that bullets are seated properly, and that chamber pressures are held to a consistent standard for the best velocity window and repeatable precision. I would however recommend trying some 175 grain bullets, reducing the charge of course.
{{item.title}} Posts: 15,198. One more question what head space gauge are y'all using to get your measurments for distance off the lands?I use the Hornady Lock N Load Gauge in combination with the Wilson case gauge. D. Joined: Sep 2004. The 600 yard group had an 8” vertical spread, and a 12” horizontal. (37.0 to 39.0 gr.) Moderator Tools: Show Printable Version . Try 41.0 of H4895 and the Sierra 168 BTHP match... Dead nuts accurate in my bolt gun, should be GTG in a gas gun. The Best Pistol For Self-DefenseGun Safety Rules – Something Every Person Should Know. I would however recommend trying some 175 grain bullets, reducing the charge of course. D. David_Walter OP. Smith & Wesson M&P BODYGUARD A.K.A.
JavaScript is disabled. Introduction of CZ 75 SP-01 TacticalWe’ll go through the Hornady Match 308 Winchester ammunition component by component, then take a look at groups at varying distances.There really isn’t much to say about primers. Belligerents. Is it worth the time spent at the loading bench? The reason I use the Wilson gauge is to find the difference in length between the hornady modified case and the cases that are fire formed to my chamber, which in my case is .004". Joined Feb 17, 2014 Messages 12. TriCities, WA. hornady 308 168 grain bthp match load data, imr 4064 178 gr bullets, load data berger 168 gr with 4064 in 30-06, reload 308 sierra 168, varget 308 168gr.
I used 44.3gr at mag length with the hornady 168 match, ~0.025" of lands. Click on a term to search for related topics. 168 HPBT Hornady 46.0 grains of BLC-2 No idea on velocity, printed several 1/2-5/8" groups at 100 yards from Parker and Hale 1200 (mauser k98) C.West Sergeant.
Campfire Kahuna. Campfire Kahuna. They shot very well. Powder Bul Weight C.O.L. SMK, 39.0 gr. Pretty normal.The Hornady Match 308 Winchester gave me a velocity standard deviation readout of 26. We carefully select every component to ensure uniformity, then load to exacting specifications to provide pinpoint accuracy. 43.5 is a great place to start, I would work up in .5 grain increments checking for signs of pressure. They shot very well. Jun 30, 2008 193 0 0 32 Nashville Tn. I can't find the chrono data right now, as I have since upgraded to lapua brass. I used 44.3gr at mag length with the hornady 168 match, ~0.025" of lands.
43.5 is a great place to start, I would work up in .5 grain increments checking for signs of pressure. Does anyone have any load data that they are willing to share? Whether you buy or handload match ammunition, it’s going to cost more than run-of-the-mill blasting ammo.I reload most of my ammunition, with the goal of achieving a quality result while getting the cost per round down. They have proven to be very accurate and better at the farther distances in my rifle and many others. Much appreciated. Mar 9, 2014 #1 J. Jodipuma Member .
bullets. You will most likely will find an accuracy node between 2700-2750 fps. These internal variations can lead to different pressures (and velocities) when firing, so it’s best that they are kept to a minimum.The powders in Hornady match ammunition are all caliber-matched to each load for best possible burn rate, pressure curves, and consistency of velocity.This particular load featured the excellent 168 grain AMAX bullet, with the AMP jacket. I shoot out of a rem700p. Min Charge Max Charge Optimal Charge Bullet Make Bullet Type Canister powder or readily available? I loaded cases up to 25.8 grains, but the 24.0 grains load gave the best group, but only by a little. .308 Winchester (Using 165/168 GR Hornady Bullets) Warning!
Pretty normal. What's your take on the match ammo for … I shoot out of a rem700p. TriCities, WA. The corresponding lower powder charges generate less propellant gas and ensure adequate chamber pressures while reducing port pressures. 30 Cal .308 168 gr BTHP Match™ Item #30501 | 100/Box . The Hodgdon book lists 46.0 grains as max. I have loaded this before, winchester brass though, not hornady. A boat-tailed design provides further ballistic efficiency, culminating in a G1 BC of .450.Running 10 of the 168 grain AMAX loads over a chronograph in 68 degree weather provided these results:This works out to an average speed of 2547 feet per second out of the 18” barrel on my Ruger American Predator rifle.
To give you something to compare this to, elite handloaders attempt to achieve a SD in the single digit range. The geometric profile works to produce low drag and flatter trajectories.