One Book / One Caliber The Complete Reloading Manual for the .308 Winchester Containing Unabridged Information from U.S. Bullet and Powder Makers Accurate * Alliant * Hodgdon * Hornady IMR * Lyman * Nosler * RCBS * Scot Sierra * Speer * Winchester and Others 2,788 Proven & Tested Loads 148 Various Bullet Designs 63 Different PowdersRELOADING SAFETY RULES Reloading is an enjoyable and rewarding hobby that is casily conducted with safety. But, like many other human endeavors carelessness or negligence can make reloading hazardous. The esseace of reloading safety is proper handliag and storage of primers und powder. By observing the following rules, the chance of hazardous occurrence becomes extremely remote. Store powder and primers beyoad the reach of children and away: from heat and open flames. Do not smoke when reloading, Keep no more powder that needed in an open container Immediately return unused powder to its original factory container. Don't use any powder unless its identity is positively known, Scrap all mixed powders and those of uncertain or unknown identity. Do not store primers in bull. To do so is 10 create a bomb! Bulk primers will mass detonate. Do aot use primers when their identity is lost. Safely dispose of unknown types of primers. Courtesy of Speer Reloading Manual No. 31 All loading data contained in this. book is the result of testing by the various bullet and powder manufneturess. Under carefully controlled conditions and with the components and test equipment specified, this duta proved safe in their tesis. Since none of the compenies, nor the publisher, listed herein bas control over the components and equipment which may be used with this piblished information, no responsibility is implied or assumed for results obtained through its use. Courtesy of Hornady Manufacturing Company, Ine. Sierra Bullets cannot and does not accept any liability, either expressed or implied, for results of damage or injury arising from: or alleged (o have arisen from the use of the data in this manual. Courtesy of Sierra Butlers Follow loading recommendations exactly. Don't substitute components for thuse listed. Start loadiog wilh the minimum powder charges. Undersland what you are doing and why it must be done ine specific way. Stay alert whea reloading. Don't reload wher distracted, disturbed or tired, Courtacy af Nactae Beare ta"h The Complete Reloading Manual for the '.308 Winchester The publisher is deeply indebted to the following companies for their permission to reprint their proprietary reloading information found inthis manual. Accurate Arms Company, Inc. Biount, Inc. Alliant Technologies Hadgdon Powder Co., Inc. Hornady Manufacturing Company IMR Powder Company Lyman Products Corporation Nosler Bullets, Inc. RCBS Bullets Scot Powders Sierra Bullets, L.P. Speer Bullets Winchester Capytight 2004 by Loadbooks US¢. Inc... P.O. Box 129. Acton. CA 93510 + Phone/Fax: 661/269-8991 Printed in the United States of America, All Riahre Rca 4TABLE OF CONTENTS -308 WINCHESTER HORNADY BULLETS Hornady Introduction . Hornady 110 grain Hornady 130 grain Hornady 150/155 gra Hornady 165/168 grain Hornady 178/180 grain Hornady 190 grain... NOSLER BULLETS Nosler Introduction Nosler 125 grain Nosler 150 grain Nosler 165 grain Nosler 180 grain Nosler 200 grain SIERRA BULLETS Sierra [ntroduction . Sierra 110 grain Sierra 125 grain. Sierra 150 grain. Sierra 165 grain. Sierra 168 grain. Sierra 175/180 gr Sierra 190 grain. Sierra 200 grain . SPEER BULLETS Speer Introduction . Speer 100 grain Speer 110 grain Speer 125/130 Speer 150 grain Speer 165 grain Speer 168 grain Speer 180 grain Speer 200 grain mem eee cyTABLE OF CONTENTS .308 WINCHESTER LYMAN BULLETS | Lyman Introduction Lyman 113 grain Lyman [Si grain Lyman 151 grain Lyman 160/169 grain Lyman 170 grain Lyman 173 grain Lyman 178 grain... Lyman 180 grain. Lyman 187 grain. Lyman 190/200 grain RCBS BULLETS RCBS 116/148 grain ..... RCBS 164/175 grain ..... RCBS 187 grain HODGDON POWDERS Hodgdon introduction 110-140 grain Loads. 150-175 grain Loads 180 grain Loads ..... 150-180 grain (Gas Check) Match Loads . ACCURATE ARMS POWDERS Accurate Introduction ... 110 grain Lead Loads 125-220 grain Loads Long Range Loads “Palma” Bullet Data ALLIANT POWDERS 110-180 grain Loads IMR POWDERS 110-180 grain Loads... ee 64 SCOT POWDERS 3032/4065/4197 Powders 4197 Powder... 65 - 66TABLE OF CONTENTS -308 WINCHESTER WINCHESTER POWDERS 110-200 grain Lowds........ cece sees cesses 67 VIHTAVUORI POWDERS Vihtavuori Introduction -. 68 100-125 grain Load 150-167 grain Loads. 168-200 grain Loads. BARNES BULLETS Barnes Introduction 110 grain Loads .. 125/130 grain Loa 130/140 grain Load 150 grain Loads .. 165/168 grain Loads 180 grain Loads .. 200/220/250 grain Loads SWIFT BULLETS Swift Introduction... 150 grain Scirocco Le 165 grain Scirocco Loads 165 grain A-Frame Load 180 grain Scirocco Loads 180 grain A-Frame Load: cy } cc. ss c:~ 7 7h FORA RIOR IOI IOI I RO IOI ISI IIIS I I IOI I I HOH i i i DISCLAIMER Since Loudbouks USA, Ine. is not responsible for developing ar testing tie information contained herein, vor can we control the components or equipment used by each individual Reloader, Loadbooks USA, Inc, cannot and does noi accept any liability, either expressed or implied, for results, damage ov injury arising from or alledged to have arisen from the use of the data in this manual, Further, Loaibooks USA, Inc. takes no responsibility for any inaccuracies related to any of the information reprinted. We cannot emphasize enough the fmportance of following ail safety precautions when Reloading. Please vcad aad follow all manufacturers safety rules and warnings before proceeding. DISCLAIMER FR RR I RR IFO OI IO III ie er ee eeBre Be oo ef 4 t TThe Hornady Handbook of Cartridge Reloading This new two-volume set contains the most up- to-date reloading Information avallable. Volume I contains the loading formulas for all Hornady rile and pistol bullets. Volume I contains the ballistic tables and charts you need to fine tune your loads. This two-volume format enables you to have both the loading formulas and balilstics tables open to the same callber without having to thumb back and forth. Available at your reloading dealer. OUR REPUTATION RIDES ON EVERY SHOT Mtormady Mia. Co., Nox 1844, Grand laland, NE 6#302- 1048Save time on your next shot! Homady ONE SHOT Gun Cleaner and Case Lube, In the field or on the loading bench Fast drying. non-olly Cleans and lubes bullets, presses and guns [elormady OUR REPUTATION RIDES ON EVERY SHOT Homady Mig. Co,, Box 1848, Grand Island, NE 68802-1845 2 ct co eo coe co Pama co7) .308 WINCHESTER - HORNADY BULLETS as4 on + 343 408 a3 avy oo 1.60 200“ {ng ay 2.018 RIFLE: . Winchester 70 BULLET DIAMETER: 0.308" BARREL: .... 22", 1 in 12" Twist MAXIMUM C.O.L.: 2,810" CASE: Hornady/Frontier MAX. CASE LENGTH: ... 2.015" PRIMER: _. Federal 210 CASE TRIM LENGTH: 2.005" A ccurate, versatile, efficient, and popular is the casiest and best way to describe the 308 Winchester. The 308 has been cham- bered in every feasible action and provides exceptional perfor- mance for everything from bench rest shooting to big game. In the beginning the 308 did not have the sporting appeal of the 30-06—anything the 308 could do the 30-06 could clo a little better. However, when the sporting public realized the accuracy inherent in the cartridge and the numerous medium-sized actions in which it could be chambered, the popularity steadily grew. The 308 is also the most popular national match course cartridge in use today, and with the wide range of Hornady 30 caliber bullets, it makes an excellent all around North American big game cartridge. The 308, as a rule, is not finicky as to the type of powder that works well in it—another reason for its popularity. [n our test rifle, all powders listed, gave more than acceptable results, with IMR 4064 and N150 providing the best results throughout the range of bullets..308 WINCHESTER - HORNADY BULLETS | 410 GRAIN BULLETS | GRAIN BULLETS SECTIONAL DENSI 0.166 - DIAMETER: G.306" #23010 V-MAX #3015 RN B.C.:0.290 €.0.L.: 2.740" B.C.:0150 C.0.L.; 2.515" #3010 SP #3017 FMJ B.C: 0.256 C.0.L.: 2.690" B.C.:0.178 C.0.L.: 2.515" VELOCITY (FPS-teet per second) POWDER 2700 2800 2900 3000 3100 3200 IMR 4196 327 gr Big. 362er 38.0 9r Haze 35.3 gr AAMISBA ISB O. ANZ ge ART nT GH 5B ge IMA 3034 Bese. 415g. Ae Bag IMA 4895 4396. 485g. ATs aa7 Gn _—5D.D ge RL 12 anog. abr. Ar agn ARO. S07 gr MMB incicates maximum load « use with caution commerce et oe cm ) re y-308 WINCHESTER - HORNADY BULLETS SECTIONAL DENSITY: 0.196 DIAMETER: 0.308" = — #3020 SP #3021 SP, SSP B.C:0.295 C.Q.L.: 2.690" 8.C.:0,.295 C.0.L.: 2.690" VELOCITY (FFS-teet per second) PowoeR 2800 600 2700 2800) 2900. 3000 VINT N-130, Bag. 3h 7 or 37.0 gr #322) 38.7 gt 378 gr 38.9 gr. 42.0 gt. AA 2015 BA 37.3 Gh 34.8 gr. dOdgn 418 gr AA 2495 37.6 ar 39.7 97 At7gn 43.8 gn 4895 40.0 gf aiég daar Sor ABE, (MA 3895 41,0G" arg. tage dB.1 ge ar ge RL-12 30.3.9" 2g ad2or 4b 29 4B Gr IME 8320 Bery 29g. asGgr 4627 VIHT N-140 anigh 430g" as 8gr 46 Br RIS. WIN 74a BSE ncicates maximum toad « use with caution.308 WINCHESTER - HORNADY BULLETS 150-155 GRAIN BULLETS, SECTIONAL DENSITY: 0.228-0.233 DIAMETER: 0.308" #30302 SST #3035 RN B.C.0.415 C.0.L.: 2.735" = #3031 SP 8.C.:0.338 ¢.0.L.: 2,735" = #3033 BTSP 6.C,:0.349 C.0.L.: 2.735" B.C.:0.186 C.0.L.: 2.520" = #3037 BT-FMJ B.C.:0.398 €.0.L.: 2.780" — #30312 A-MAX B.C.:0.435 G,.O.L.: 2.800° VELOCITY (FPs-—teet per second} POWDER 2300 2400 AA 2495 36.8 gr. 38.4 gr 2500 2600 2700 40.0 gr 44.7 ge 14895 oo 38960 90.6 gt. 42.3 or. ‘AA 2460 38 0 or 39.65. 41.2 gr VARGET 35.8 GF 38.2 gr S04 gE 42.6 gh 7 ge 43.3 gr VIHT N-140 42.5 oF gr Ser 45.2 gh WIN 748 40.3 at. 45.9 gr 43.5 45.1 gF HRM ncicates maximum toad + use with cautionr .308 WINCHESTER - HORNADY BULLETS ‘165-163 GRAIN BULLETS SECTIONAL DENSITY: 0.248-0.253 DIAMETER: 0.308" — — #3040 SP #30502 A-MAX B.C.:0.387 C.0.L.; 2.750" 8.6.:0.475 €.0.L.: 2.600" #3045 BTSP #30501 BTHP B.C.:0.435 C.0.! B.C:0.450 €.0.L.: 2.800" VELOCITY (FPS-feet per secendi POWDER 2100 2200 2300 2aca 2800 2600 ‘AA 2495 2.1 ar 35.0.4" 363 gr 388 or IMR 4095 Bog. 366g. \383gr 400g. 41 gr VARGET Bog siden afta. dodge dior Ha895 Brg. G6agr —BBAgn AOA Ge 30.9 gr 35.9 gr. 40.7 gr. 3 gr 38.2 or, 40.29. 42297. WHT N15 BEBE inaicates maximum load + use with caution-308 WINCHESTER - HORNADY BULLETS CZ 0 GRAIN BULLETS SECTIONAL DENSITY: 0.268-0.271 =—— DIAMETER: 0.308" #3070 SP B.C.:0.425 C.O.L.; 2.740" #30712 A-MAX #3072 BTSP B.C.:0.495 C.0.L.: 2.800" B.C.:0.452 C.0.L.: 2.740" #30631 BTHP #3075 RN BC:0505 C.0.t.: 2.800" B.C:0.241 C.O.L: 2.730" VELOCITY (FPS-teet per secon, POWDER 2000 2500 2200 2309 2400 2500 AA 2405) 32.69 Seg. 36.4gn 38.3 5R, 14595 23.0 gf Mog. s66q 38ARr IMR 4895 IMA 4064 Bdge 988gn SS gr__—dBS gr RL-15 34.8 gr. 36.5 ge. 38.1 gr, 39.8 gr. VHT N-150 Sa 2g S64 ge SBS gn 40.8 96 HE inoicates maximum load = use with caution Cc cm Cc) es os 3 3 } Cc) *)[ ty $ —, oy “) J ~y —, .308 WINCILESTER - HORNADY BULLETS mina GRAIN BULLETS SECTIONAL DENSITY: 0.286 DIAMETER: 0.308" —- #3085 BTSP B.C: 0.491 C.0.L: 2.745" VELOGITY {FPS-teet per sear) POWDER 2000 2100 2200 2300 2400 ‘AA 2095, 32.3 gt. 342 gr, 36.1 gt rtrd 4895 32.1 or 34.1 gt 36.10% 3a.t gr VARGET 3 gr SAF ge 36.1 gh 385 9 TAR 9054 33.8 34 354 96 37.39% 39.1 gr IMA 4895 318 gr, 35.6 ot 37.39 38.1 gF ALAS Sitar 38.8 9°, a7.aon 39.6 or VIRT N-150 Mage 36.5 gr. 38.6 9 40.6 gr WIN 760 375 ar 30.9.9" 42.3 gr 428 96 WEBS rcicates maximum toad « use witn cautionThe One You've Been Waiting For Noslers ny Reloading Manual Nuinber Fur is the most complete volurie on reloading | ever. Atull 722 pages wilh never-belore-published data on Noster Gallstic Tip and Handgun bullets, and new data on Solid Base * and Partinon™ bullets. + Feature articles by Bub Milek and Layne Simpson with a special Ioreword by wiiters inginding Guns Magazine's own Cal, Charies ar Askins, Jon Sundra, Charles Petty and Ed Matunas, as to oe aI oOo eeSPY PY 308 WINCHESTER - SIERRA BULLETS ii Test Specifications/ asco A Components Firearm Use: Savage 12VSS | Barrel Length: 26 MT Twist: 1x 10" i 2 Case: Federal oe TP | Tim-to > Length 2.008" we] | = Remarks: Shortly after the end of World Wart, the U.S. Ordnance Corps began look- ing for a smaller cartridge to replace the 30-06 Springfield. With typical gov- ernment efficiency, the quest was still Sr —t—+ being pursued toward the end of the cons Second World War. By 1944, engineers al Frankford Arsenai had begun to experiment with the 300 Savage case, Designated as the Cartridge, Ball, Cal. 30 165, the experimentat round gave perlormance roughly equal to the larger 30-06. A‘ter a tong series of modifications, a revised cartridge case designat- ed as the T6SE3 was adopted as the NATO standard on December 15, 1953. The U.S. finally embraced the 7.82mm NATO cartridge in two new weazons adopted in 1957 — the M14 rilie and the M60 machinegun. While the military trials were still in progress, Winchester introduced the cartridge to the sporting public as the 308 Winchester. Initially, the 308 was chambered in the balt action Model 70 rifie. Since then, the cartridge has been chambered by virtually every major arms maker in almost every con- ceivable action type. Public acceptance was slow, due largely to unflattering comparisons to the 30-06. Despite the initial tukewarm enthusiasm, the 308 has become one of the most usetul sporting cartridges Tho 308 is an extremely easy cartridge to reload. Like the 222 Remington and 6mm PPC, the 308 is an extremely accurate cartridge. It probably is the most inherently accurate 30 caliber commercial cartridge evar produced Asa competitive cartridge, the 308 has been used in benchrest, highpower, long- range. silhouette. ard 300-meter international matches. Few, if any. other car- \ridges have been so successtul in such a wide range ol shooting discipiines. lt has also become quite popular as a hunting cartridge anc is adequate for most North Amezican big game species. particularly deer-sized game. Though frequently compared ta it, the 308 cannet maich the perio:mance of ihe 30- 06. The difference between the two, however, is insignificant unless tullets of 180 grains or heavier are discussed. The 30-06's grealer capacity and ability to use slower powders give it an undeniable edge. If military brass is used for reloading, the charges shown should be reduced by one to two grains, The 15.308 WINCHESTER - SIERRA BULLETS 308 Winchester consnuea thicker construction of nese cases Gecreases Capacity, making a reduction in charge weight a necessity. #2100 .308" 110 gr. RN COAL. 2.500" #2105 .308" 140 gr. FMJ COAL. 2.500" #2110 308" 110 gr. HP C.0.A.L. 2.600" Powderi/Velocity~ 2800 2900 300031003209 3200 vine N13 400 41) 423 43.4 AA-2015 398 412 428 di AEST 37.0 38.4 ry IMB-3031 405 aig ag a6 aso H922 993 408 42:3 a5 AA-2230 384 409 423 44235 748. 49.2 45.4 BL-C(2} 45.0 46.8 2 995 41.0 448 467 48.6 IMR-4895 43.1 44.4 47.0 483 43.6 IMR-4064 435 44.9 a77 ast IMR-4320 45.1 46.6 19.7 H380. 48.3 30.3 760 51.9 Haid a7 496 515 aud Energy/ft.ibs 181520842798 2546 2501 2659 Powder Grains Velocity FL Ibs. Accuracy Load ne7 223 3100 2346 Hunting Load H335 46.7 3200 2501 Civitian atfspring of NATO's 7.62 x Simm service cartriage, ine 243 Winchester, the wildcat 6.5mm-08, 7mm- 08, 308 Winchester and the 358 Winchester. sea LOAD - USE CAUTION LOADS LESS THAN MINIMUM CHARGES SHOWN ARE NOT RECOMMENDED, ‘i U i308 Wincheste® costes #2120 .308" 125 gr. SPT C.0.A.L. 2.700" Powder:/Velocity~ 2700 280029003000 3100 Vint N139) a79 996412 rr RE-? 34.9 36.5 38.2 ' IMR.3031 40.0 arg 426 . Hg22 38.2 33.5 40.8 AB-2230 395 4102s r 748 426 4.7 465 50.2 | BL-C2) ai2 461 ae 41335 418 43t add IMR-4895 425 437 45.0 tT Vint N135 307414434 155 i IMA-4064 426 480 48.5 . ‘AA-2520 423 434 aaa IMA-4320 440 456 47.2 r E15 406429 452 : 1380 462879 455 760 47.0 493 514 ag — Hata 467 486 S55 | Energy/t.ibs. 20232176 2334 —24ga «2667 Powder Grains Velocity FL. los. Accuracy Load ue 5 2300 233d rc Hunting Load 3100 2667 Dey Mit SHAT - USE CAUTION LOAQS LESS THAN MINIMUM CHARGES SHOWN ARE NOT RECOMMENDED, 17.308 WINCRESTER - SIERRA BULLETS eee #2115 308" 130 gr. FMJBT COAL. 2775" #2130 .208" 150 gr. SPT COAL 2750" #2125 .308" 150 gr. SBT COAL 2.750" #2190 .208" 150 gr, HPBT MatchKing COAL 2.775" #2135 .208" 150 gr. RN C.OAL. 2.501 #2155 .308" 155 gr. HPBT Palma MatchKing COAL. 2775" Powder:/velocity~ 2500 26002700, 28002900 RE-7 Baa 357 ond - HAR-3031 37.5 39.1 40.7 3 : fa Benchmark a77 393 40.9 H322 45.9 37.5 39.1 ? AA 2230 36.0 36.1 80.2 42.2 ind 7 J 748 a8 445 462 9 t BL-Ci2} 43.6 45.2 46.6 Brel H335 3a5 4094223 TAC 402 416 se —~ AA-2495 39.4 4b 92.7 ait YJ IMR-4895 398 ati 424 flr Varget 414 441 IMR-4084 3o1 407 429 = 1MR-4920 406 429 43.9 il ‘vin 8140 399415 43.4 tt RES 406420 43.4 380 43.4 45.2 46.9 * 780. 467 48.5 fn Haid 46.4 474 45.5 395 ‘vin N55 496 451 466 48.4 IM-4350 458 tr? ‘ Energy/ftlbs. 2081-2251 «24282611 —_—« BOT J Powder Grains Velocity ‘Fi. Ibs. Accuracy Load ‘Vint N140 43.1 2700 2428 . Hunting Load IMR-3091 43.8 2900 2801 Sierra does not recommend MatchKing bullets lor hunting applications. INDICATES Mx: MUE LOAD - USE CAUTION LOADS LESS THAN MINIMUM CHAAGES SHOWN ARE NOT RECOMMENDED. ud 18.308 WINCHESTER - SIERRA BULLETS #2145 ,308" 165 gr. SBT C.O.AL. 2.750" #2140 308" 165 gr. HPBT COAL 2.750" PowderiMVelocity— 2400 250026002700 27502800 RET ne IMR-3031 36.1 37.6 39.1 Berchmark a7.4 392 Haze 343 38.4 378 748 408 42.4 BL-Ci2) 40.5 427 AA-2660 38.0397 H99S 36.4 39.3 TAC. 385 40.2 AA 2495 367 386 tos IMA-4895 33 395 aD Varget 385 400 415 130 IMB-4064 378392 409 eS AA-2520 36.3 ___38.1 400 41g 427 IMA-4320 397 442 42.8 443 AES 38.3 99.9 ans 43.1 H380 41S 436 45.6 477.7 Vint 540 38.9 40.3 478 23.2 760 408 430 484 ara aha itn SSO 407 a22 aa? 45.2 45.9 467 IMA-4350 430 437 46.4 48.1 48.3 Energy/t.tbs, 211022892476 26702712873 Powder Grains Velocity —Ft. Ibs. Accuracy Load AS-2195 40.4 2600 2476 Hunting Load VintNSSO 45.2 2700 2670 Ma (Mut DAD - USE CAUTION LOADS LESS THAN MINIMUM CHARGES SHOWN ARE NOT RECOMMENDED. 19-308 WINCHESTER - SIERRA BULLETS _ 308 Winchester continues #2200 .308" 168 gr. HPBT MatchKing C.0.A.L. 2.800" Powderi/Velocity~ 2400 «250026002700 RE? 32.5 34.9 IMR-3031 3 37g 395 ana Bencnmark 3659 384 39.9 thd v 748 41g 434 38 | BL-Cid} 427 ads AA-2460 Zar 400419 335 4035 415 a2 Ty TAS 33.3 40.4 42.0 : Wy 4895, 37.3 38.6 39.9 . AA-2495 B77 39.7 IMR-4895 382 398 a3 . Varget 38.7 40.3 41.9 13.5 | IMA-4064- 37.8 39.7 41.5 83.3 ‘AA-2520 36.9 987 40.8 22 IMR-4320, 39.6 aid 43.4 Tj Vint N140) 38,9 40.6 42.3 i AES 33.8 40,4 42.0 33.6 H380 42.5 444 46.3 48.2 760) 4a2 459 47.5 49.2 i Vint N150 38.9 40.7 42.5 Add ( Vint N550 42.1 436 45.0 46.5 IMR-4350 AAS 46.0 Ard Energy/t.tos 2148 233128212719) | Powder Grains Velocity FI, Ibs. Accuracy Load RE-15 42.0 2600 2521 Sierra does not ‘ecommend MatchKing bullets for hunting applications. * LOADS LESS THAN MINIMUM CHARGES SHOWN ARE NOT RECOMMENDED..308 WINCHESTER - SIERRA BULLETS 42275 .208" 175 gr. HPBT Matchking C.0.A.L. 2.900" 42450 308" 180 gr. SPT C.OA.L. 2.3007 #2360 208" 180 gr SBT C.O.A.L. 2,800 #2220 308” 180 gr. HPBT MatchKing G.O.A.L, 2.800" #2170 .30B" 180 gr. RN COAL. 2.710" PowderiVelocity~ 2200 2300 2ag0 2500 —_—2600 r INA-3O3t BB 355 37338. Benchmark 342 35.6 37.0 38.4 1 738 30 405 427436 BL-CQy $7 408 428 44a mo AA-2460 36.8 386 40.3 42.0 { Ha35. a3 395 ve TAC We 994 110 AA-2495 Bog 36.9384 IMR-ag9S 367 9791S [ varget 363 98.1 39.9 IMA-d064 35,7 37.5 39.3 ALO 42.8 AA-2520 36.0 33.0 39 149 oo (MA-4320) 35392 408 25 1 Vint NS40 26.5 38.0 +2995 48.0 i RE-15 358 978 395 413 1380 385 40.7 42.9 45.0 ae tT 760 42.8 aa 45.5 18.4 : Viht NSO) 3653768387 ane ‘ Vint NS50 383 40 aig a3? 5S IMR-4350 40.5 42.3 441 455 AZ.7 i IMa-831 43,5 45.3 47.2 { agai SC 461 462 aad Energyitt.Ibs. 193421142902 2458 A708 Powder Grains Velacity — Ft. Ibs. Accuracy Load Viht N580 39.5 2400 2302 Hunting Load RES ara 2500 2498 Sierra dees not recommend MatchKing bullets for hunting applications. 4 INDICATES MavcMlUrd LOAD = USE CAUTION LOADS LESS THAN MINIMUM CHARGES SHOWN ARE NOT RECOMMENDED. 21-308 WINCHESTER - SIERRA BULLETS #2210 308" 190 gr. HPBT MatchKing C.0.AL, 2,800" Powderi/Velocity- 2200 2300 280025002600 IMR-3031 33.2 35.0 36.7 Bencnmark 34.2 35.6 748 38.9 40.4 ih BL-C¢2) 38.7 40.8 AA-2460 36.0 37.8 H335, 35.9 38.2 i TAC. 354368 H4B95 34.6 36.1 37.7 Eo iMR-4395. 358 36.5 38.2 Varget 35.4 37.4 39.4 IMF-4064 351 36.9 38.7 AA-2520 36.1 37.6 IMR-4320 37.2 38.6 40.5 : int N140 363378 962i vint N530_ 36.6 38.1 RE-1S, 35.7 37.3 38.8 H380. 44.3 43.3 760 40.9 42.6 44.3 Vint N55O 38.9 aad 41.9 IMR-4350 40.7 42.5 44.3 IMR-4831 43.2 45.0 3.8 31 SC 43.8 45.9 47.9 Energy/tt.ibs. zogz 223) 243026362851 Powder Grains Velocity Ft. Ibs. Accuracy Load = IMA-4064 «40.5 2500 2636 Sierra does not recommend MatchKing bduliels for hunting.apalications. 314 L.tvust LOAD = USE CAUTION LOADS LESS THAN MINIMUM CHARGES SHOWN ARE NOT RECOMMENOED, 22 eqcrrr ert mee oe, cc‘ 308 WINCHESTER ~ SIERRA BULLETS t 4 { #2165 308" 200 gr. SBT - C.O.AL. 2.300" #2230 .208° 200 gr. HPBT _ iy MatchKing i C.0.ALL. 2.800" — Powder i/Velocity - 2100 2200 2300 2400 2450 TAR-3031 4 342360 SRT ! 748 36.2 404 419 aze BL-Ci2) 38.0 40.0 _ AA-2460 35.3 36.9 38.5 39.3 335 36.6 37.9 4 TAC. 35.0 36.5 . Hasss, 339 35367 NS 1MR-4895 343—O«S BR Varget 34.5 36.3 32.0 IMA-4054 7 Mg 71393 408 ‘AA-2520 34303537538.) 98.9 ~ iMR-4320 MB 371 395 8 Vibt N54 359 36.6 33.2 AA-2700, 390 07S AE-15 34a 36.0 376 39.2 mo H380° 38.8 414 44.0 45.3 760 400 422 444 35.5 ! Vint NI50 348 368 388 «40.841. Vint N5SO. 37.2 33.7 402 SUZ - IMB-4380 395 att 427 aa. 45.1 ‘ IWR-4831 42.0 837 45.3 ot 4831 SC 44.0 46.4 13.2 Energy/ft. Ibs. 1958 2149 2346 2558 2665 - ‘Powder Graing Velocity Ft. Ibs, Accuracy Lead varget 38.0 2300 2349 Hunting Load VibINI5O 0 te 2480 2665 — Sierra does net recommend MatchKing bullets for hunting agptications. + WIDE a: UL LOAD ~ USE CAUTION LOADS LESS THAN MINIMUM CHARGES SHOWN ARE NOT RECOMMENDED, fi nsPp TPT 1 SPEER HAS A MORE POTENT RECIPE FOR PUNCH. THe meeovee (68 rain == 30M" Horcon™ wuluet The seeret of its success —Iot-Cor™ Our awn spe- cial process that injects molten lead into the jacket, rather than forcings ina cold lead slug, The result greater expansion and weight retention than conventional Ga Hel core” bullets: With deadly accuracy et and consistency Shot after shot after shot. y YOUR SHOOTING PARTNER. COU SPEER ARGOS’ OUTERS* WEAVER.308 WINCHESTER - SPEER BULLETS Line several other successful sporting cartridges, the 308 Winchester began as a military development. The search for an effective and compact cartridge for machine guns and semi-auto service rifles begun shortly after World War Land continued unsil the experi- cnental T65 cartsidge wis adopted by the USS, as the 7.62 NATO service cartridge in 1954, Winchester beat the military to the punch by introducing the T63 as the 308 Winchester in 1952. The case was almost 2 half-inch shorter than the 30-06 bur, with special ball powders developed for the T65, the 308 could nearly march the ballistics of the older service cartridge, First offered in the Winchester Modet 70 bolt action and the Mode! 88 lever action, the 308 was quickly picked up by other manufacturers, It was a natural for short-action rifles and quickly estublished a reputation for accuracy. Winchester bairels for the 308 were made with a 1-in-12 inch owist rate, This limited the heaviest useful bullet weight to 200 grains instead of 220 grains found in the 30-06, Other rifle makers have built 308 rifles using 1-in-10 inch owise barrels. There scems co be little practical difference between the two twist rates with bullets lighter than 200 grains. In the bunting field, ballistic differences beoween the 308 and che 30-06 are negligible. The choice between the two cartridges can often be made by the cype of rifle action you prefer, A short bolt- action or a semi-auco, lever or slide-action favors the 308, In full- length actions, the 30-06 gets the nod. Both cartridges can be used on similar types of game. They are suitable for anything in North America with the exception of the great bears. We prefer a larger, heavier bullet for these aniinals, In a target-grade rifle, the 308 can be used very effectively on steel and paper targets out 10 1000 yards. Norinally bullets such as Speer's 168 match boat tail hollow point ate used for competition. In most rifles, the 308 is capable of top- notch accuracy. Because the 308 Winchester is a military spin-off, surplus cases are readily avaitable. Military cases are often thicker than commercial ones and have less case capacity. Reduce charges developed in commercial cases at least five percent when loading militury brass. Also, try co march headstamps for more uniform results ‘The commercial IMT cases we used for this testing have a mil-spec capacity and therefore require no reduction. These loads do not exceed the industry maximun average pressure of 52,000 cup. 24 m= cc4 —) ~~] on .308 WINCHESTER - SPEER BULLETS Max, Case Length: 2.015" Telm-to Length: 2.0057 Max, Cart. Length: 2.810" ACBS Shollholder: #3 Barrel Length: 22° Twist: 1-10" Plinker* 9 (90 B98 F828 in (2.72 me angle 20" O ASAD 0. (153 mors] 7 Le aest0 [37 em} | th in, [392 momy i FUG un, [43.47 em} 2 OSE {5128 men} Test Firearm: Remington 700 Case: IMI Primers: CCI 200, 250, No. 34 Comments: Tha No. 34 Primers are the ballistic equivalent of the 250 Piimers. They are recommended tor military slyle semi- automatic rifles. -308" 100 Grain 30 - Sect, Density .183 | RN-SP Bate Caeteent | 0.124 | l f cou resean| 2.56 t Soeor Pari Ne.[ 1805 I Powder __WGrs._MzlVel Powder wt. Ges. MaiVel Powder WiGrs._Malve? §1.0C 3345 | 3903143 49.0C 3061 AA vint, : (mz 2460" 470 3044|N129 35.0 2829 |4ngq 5.02816 48.0 3264 48,00 3112 41.0 3003 H322 44.0 2968 |H4g95 44.0 2770 |Re7 37.0 2703 $1.0C 3225 $2.06 3069 |Rsewtse 20.0 1841 Rei2 370 2883 [748° 480 2823/4759 16.0157! Notes: Bed onnt darates maximum loads, They should pa useswith caution, C » Comprassed Load FCC Magnum Prar usad wilh 188 powder 25| oa .308 WINCHESTER - SPEER BULLETS . c= 5 & - E NOTE: Verccwes 2 2500 tps watt ts Dusen .308" Dia. - 110 Grain |; 30 | | iJ Sect. Density .166 Baviane Coettewm | 0.136 ! | —| COL Tesecai | 2.405" | 1 Speer Pano | 18381 | b { os 43.0 2889 42.5 2854 41.0 2794 IMR J mk a — 4395 3902672 |3031 «38.5 2590 fHg22 37.0 2895) ~~ mR 45.5 2860 46.0 2849 37.0 2787 4064 4.5 2614 |748° 42.0 2605 }Re7 33.0 2456 . 7 23.0 2469] - 51.00 2855 |g 36.0 2037 Line y Ha80° 47.0 2639 [4198 32.0 2534 |aag7 25.0 tat) Ly ca tm +308" Dia. 140 Geain |). 30°- |30Carb.| 30 Sect Dunety 166 | AN-SP_|'AN-FMJ |Spire-SP. my Bansuccoetcent | 0.136 | 0.179 | 0.273 I l \ cou tetera | 2490" | 2490" | 2.550" i { SpcerPanNo}! 1845 | 1868 | 1855, 1 Ponce Woes SIV |Powoet i. Gin,_McLVn pPomger_ wl ul $0.0C 3218 48.0 3130 51.0 3013 AB ~— —* "Jima —- —_ | 2460' 460 283213931 440 2648 |7qge 47.0 2651, 50.0C 3164 |g 4B5C 3123 [int 38.0 3007 fa Re12 46.0 2815 |4g95 44.5 2811 [N120_—34.0_—-2676 46.0 3155 Tian 51.0C 3068 [ian 48.5¢ 3007 | H322 42.0 2904 |4320 47.0 2823 Ja0B4 4.52676 i 51.0C 3144 48.0C 3062 §1.0C 2687 Re15 470 2630 |Varget_ 460 2818 |7g0" 47.0 24a | AA ag9.0C 3143 47.00 3019 [Facets 30.0 2268 U 2520" 45.0 2800 |H4B95 43.0 2657 $4198 —-26.0_—-1927 News: Bolu print cenores maximum toads. They shout! oe used win caution. » Compressed Load “GCI Magnum Primer used with iris powcer. i] 26.308 WINCHESTER - SPEER BULLETS £ £ 2 3 é é g 8 -308" Dia. 125 Grain 30 30 130 Grain | TNT-HP } "HP. Sectonn Garswy | 0168 | 0.196 Balistic Coaticent | 0.026 | 0.264 Cou Tesee | 2.635" | 2615" ‘Speer Part Na, 1986 2005, Ll Powse: Wi Gis Mci Vai Powdnt WiLGre MiLVel Powder WAGs, Mit Val 50.0C 3062 50.0C 2963 47.0C 2913 Rei5 46.0 2756 |74g° 46.0 2726 |Varget 45.0 2784 AA 48,0C 3061 AA 48.00 2947 IMR 48.0C 2903 2460° 44.0 2694 |2529: 44.0 2682 |gneg = 44.0——«2813 49.0C 3052 44.0 2931 |e 45.0C 2902 Ret2 45.0 2716 14322 40.0 ~—«-2638|3031 41.0 ~——-2870 me So.0c 2992). 46.06 2922 T 49.0C 2530 4320 46.0 2683 |N135 420 2630 |4350 45.0252 76. ; Rcocsaiara 29) AA 6.06 2982 | 46.00 2916 [ee 29.0 2185 2230' 420 «2622 |4g95 420 2654/4193 250 ~—«1969 Notas: Bold print rienates maximum laads. Thay should ba used wth caution, "01 Magumn Frime: usea wi thes powder. © « Compressed Load 27.308 WINCHESTER - SPEER BULLETS -308" Dia. S 150 Grain SOBT*] 30BT | .30. | 230 Sect. Density .226 ‘| rms |Spitz-SP|Spitz-SP | MT-SP Aalbsue Coetucent 0.425 | 0.423 | 03899 | 0301 [0.305 COU, Texed Al 2.800" | 2.700" | 2.700" | 2.685" | 2.980" Spear PartNo ois | 2022 2025 | 2025 | 2026 Powder Wi Gre, Mishel y Powder Wi.Grs__Mul.VotyPowde: __WLGrs,_MzL.Vel 49.0C 2919 Vint. 46,0C 2822 51.0C 2642 Reis 45.0 2683 |1N135 420-2805 |yg14s 47.0 2925 AA 48.00 2915 |e 47.0C 2824 44.0 2607 2520" 43.0 2565/4064 45.0593 JBL -C(2y* 40.0 2072 47.0 2879 IMR 48.0C 2795 5s0.0C 2599 H335* 43.0 2582 |4390 44.0 2488 [760° 46.0 2339 50.0C 2868 IMR 45.0 2776 49.00 2578 748° 46.0 2653lagg5 «47.0 2554 ]H3g0° 45.0 2048 47.0C 2856 44.0 2762 | Auautuctoat 26.0 1925 IMR SR Varget 43.0 2632 13031 40.0 243414759 21.0 1832 Notes: Gold print denotes maximum foags, They should be used with cauion * CCL Magnum Primer used win this powder, SHOOTER'S LOG ce (Compressed Lozd 28 CoS fc es oC. co ce ec: c fm ©: fe. ce es ee Cc. —.—y ~4 .308 WINCHESTER - SPEER BULLETS t * z 6 -308" Dia. 165 Grain | 3087 30 30 Sect. Dancy .24a | Spitz-SP | Spitz-SP] GS-SP Balhstic Coatherent | 0.977 0.433 | 0393 | content| 2.800" | 2.800"| 2.685" Soe Pan No.| 2034 2055 | 2038 Rowse Wh.Grs, MilVel. pPowsee WLGes.—MzLVel Powder Wi Grs._WzL.Vel. a70c_ 2827 43.0 2725 44.0 2656 Re15 43.0 2887 13031 39.0 2482 |RetQ — «40.0284 45.0C 2748 46.0 2713 49.06 2871 AL a WAR —_+—="_] 2520° 410 2801 |7qgr 42.0 2469 |4g50 45.0 2314 Viht 46.0C 2744 510€ 2699 42.0 2550 Ni40 #20 2528 |H414* 47.0 2402 |BL-C(2)°38.0 2295 AA 440 2738 51.0C 2679 49.0C 2529 2460 40.0 2464 1 760° 470 2358 |H3ga* 45.0 2251 45.0 2727 43.00 2673 [Rrmeetors 24.0 1805 IMR IMR sR = 4064 41.0 2482 |qgg5 = 39.0 2852 ja75g 22.0 1638 Notes! 800 orint Geeales maximum loads. They shoulg be used with caution, "CCI Magoum Primer used wah Ins oowder. © = Gampressed Load 29Cc Remember... match HP pullets should nat be used on game animals. -308" Dia. 168 Grain |; 30 BT... | Sect, Densry .253 | HP-Match| ! Bauste Govtticen | 0.480 I [ COL Teseeai| 2.800" [ SoverParwe] 2040 | I Power Wi.Gis._MELVe), Power __Wi.Grs aL yPomdes Wi Gin Male R 46.0 2751 IMR z 46.0 2700 49.0 2634 varget #20 259914329 4202487 [Ha1qs 45.0218 - 47.0C 2739 44.0 2692 49.0 2629 Vint Aon N150 430 2410|24G0" 400 2969/7609" 45.0 2418 MR 2602724 [,, 44.0 2660 2402627 4064 42.0 «2479 $2500" 400-2447 [Retz 40.0 2312 46.0 2720 44.0 2656 45.0 2625 a IMA og 74g" 42.0 2848 |4gg5 40.0 2390 | BL-Ci2yr 4102336 45.0 2710 I 43.0 2654 49.00 2556 n MR Reis 410 2412 }3031 39.0 2442 LHggQr 45.0 2278 Notes: Gata print denates manmnum inact, They should be used win eauuen. C= Comoressec Load + CCU Magnum Prenar used wan thie powder = Recommended for gas-operaled semi-automatic match rifles, 30 C~ . £: —_ &. Ccr .308 WINCHESTER - SPEER BULLETS 2 5 2 f = .308" Dia. = - 180 Grain 30 goeT |- 30 ° |." 30°" | +30 - Seti Denaty 271 | RN-SP_| Spitz-SPj Spitz-SP| MT-SP"| GS-SP_| ' Batistc Ceeticen: | 0.304 0.540 | 0.483 0.352 } 0.476 | COL, Tene At} 2.580" 2.800" | 2.800" 2.680" | 2.680" | _ SoeerPaiNo | 2037 { 2052 | 2053 ] 2059 | 2063 | | ponder WLGis, NeLvel jPonger WH, Qi. _MaLvalyPawaer WG, ala 45.06 2613 | ag 43.00 2521] 410 2451 r Rel5 41.0 2299 14064 39.0 2294/9500: 37.0 2255 | AA 43.0 2603 48.0C 2501 aac 2440 2460" 39.0 2317 |760° 44.0 2301 jH3B0" 44.0 2147 44.0 2591 48.0C 2484 | aan aio 2418 [ Varget 40.0 2402 |H4iar 44.0 2186 [4895 37.0 2176 s Vint. 45.06 2573 | an 440 2473 Jig 4B8.0C 2414 N150. 41.0 2316 |4320 40.0 22864350 44.0 2148 r 45.0 2553 42.0 2475 me 28.0 1858 748° 410 2208|n335" 380 2277 |4198 24.0 1594 Never! Gala pret cerotes maximumcads They stould be usec wih cauton, — C = Camsressed Load | OCI Magnum Pra’ used with {hrs powder. | 31.308" Dia. 200 Grain Sect, Density .391 Batsne Cooter! i COL, Teste Al l ‘Spect Pant No. t Powset _WWi,Gis,_MetVel pPowcer —_WiGre,_MiLVel,y Power _Wi.Gts__ Nzivel 42.0 2816 47.0C 2374] 41.0 2352 IMR Vint. Reis 28.0 2126 [4ggo 43.0 2113 [Ntao 97.0 2093 430 24 42.0 2369 40.0 2384 3 a 2369 | an 34 743° 390 2223/4320 = 38.0 2158 |2520° 36.0 2156 ; 40.5 232 AA 405 2415 [an 40.0 2366 [in 0.5 7 2480" 365 2199 {495 36.0 2082 |an6q 58.2088 45.0 2414 47.0G 2963 46.06 2283 H4aiay 2202124 |Hggor 42-0 2127 [Hasso 42.0 2032 48.0C 2390 ima AT.OC 2361 280C 1757 Jeo: 44.0 2199 |4ggt 43.0 2125 2a 1814 Notest Gale prnl oanctes masimum ads. They should be used w.tn caution. C+ Compressed Load “OCU Magnum Primer used wen this powder SHOOTER'S LOG 32 Cc} 7 since we mpraded to the versatile TeMAG Mess, Combines the speed ala tunel press. with dhe strength sesd ease of compound Accepls all sta Removable wirel holds up to 6 dies fore: Setup and starage. y thie Kit combines everything needed to load quatiry pistol or rilfe ammunition ox cept the companenty, Availtble with or without dhe sei, Make Custom Ammo Today with One Easy Purchase Fyman's Expert Sit inehidess ‘TeMag Press complete Universal (tines and Piet Mack Model 500 Powder Seale Moule] Mise, a Hose Ta” Powder Mensine money pert Kil Ask for the Lynn he at your dealer today? Write Tu fice mini-catalog. » Dept 000, Route 147 man Middlefield, CT 06455REALL CAST YOUR OWN And cast high cost to the wind Loy he jon OF casting yaur own cleeitic Mini-Mag Furnace featui you years uf qualtly i The Min ¢ is designed fur use with O18 Tos. It reaches it temperatare af over 700? j base can be used asa pre-heater tor iuuld blacks. safely cout. Hing Fis or shakers, His the best capacity value a able taday. ‘Ty Ly See your Lyman dealer luc our complete tis direct for $39 os stp hee mini: of Sting cquipnemt, Alsy , Questions’? Call tull free 1-800-22-LY MAN wy and cust with contids ‘The fully ing cvil that will give 1 bors an aperating capacity tutes and the sible auictil The turmice comes willta 3 prong Wail Send check ut money veder, VisvMC accepteil. Write Ion r ~ jal |~y .308 WINCIIESTER - LYMAN BULLETS Reloading Data Introduction: ‘The data listed in this section have been tested by our technicians and found to be safe when loaded with our teat components and fired (under our laboratory controlled conditions) in our teating equipment. Since Lyman Products Corporation has no control over the manufacture of the various components listed, the actual loading, choice or condition of the firearms and componcals used, no responsibility for usc of this data is implied or assumed. Components: ‘The reader should bear in mind that the components listed are not of Lyman manufscture. Therefore, it is impossible that production changes affecting ballistic performance can oceur at any time without our knowledge. If there is ever « question aa to the correctness of the component specified, write to its manufacturer. Starting Load: I is essential that the reader begin with the suggested weight of powder listed in (his bracket and work up slowly (following load development precautions) to his best performing load. The novice should use only the “starting load” for a period of time until he builds confidence and experience. Never decrcase this charge as an increase in pressure could be encountered. Maximum Load: All loads which ave listed a1 maximum were tested and classified ax maximum by our technicians in accordance with our laboratory standards, Under no circumstances should these lnads be exceeded, nor should they be quickly accepted by the reader as a safc working maximum for his particular rifle or ristol. Many reloadcrs misinterpret the meaning of the "maximum load.” They wrongly assume that if a high pressure load proved safc in a test laboratory then it ia equally safe under any and alf conditions. This ix not true. The reader must slat with the “slarting fond" and wark up his'load carefully. Working with his particular firearm and component combinalion; he may encounter signs of excess pressure before he reachee the maximum charge linted. . ‘The technician classifies « toad as maximum after carcfully considering many aspects of its ballistic performance. The maximum average pressure of the toad is not the only eriterix. Oficn a load having an acceptable maximum average pressure will be rejected (or reduced) due to its erratic performance. Accuracy must also be considered, particularly when dealing with cast lead alloy bullets, In all instances, the maximum listing represents what our technicians consider to be the maximurn working compination for the bullet, powder and caliber listed. These loads do not exceed SAAMI standards. Accuracy Loads: ‘When a load in noted a1 such in the data tables proper, it means that the given combination af componeia produced the most uniform internal ballistics of any load tested utilizing that pasticutar bullet design. 33.308 WINCHESTER - LYMAN BULLETS Unless noted in "Comments," the accuracy load wat not fired at targets. ‘The toad, howcver, does have a high potcatial—assuming alll extemal factors are optimun—for producing outstanding accuracy since uniform intemal ballistica are critical to accuracy on target. You cannel have onc without the other. Test Parametei Velocities shown were luken at fiflcen feet and not conected to the muzzle. . Bach teal string began with a clean dry barrel and consisted of ten shots. Loads exhibiting erratic internal ballistics were not persued, We had no problem with Icading in any of our ‘cating. Bullets: Bullet numbers are listed in the introductory specifications for each cartridge and in the headline above the appropriate data block-along with an iMustration of thal panicular bullet. Pleasc note thesc bullets are artiste’ rendering. Comparing your bullet against the drawing could reveal minor differences, Furthermore, minor changes arc sometimes made to bullets. These drawings, which appear throughout the data sections, are for general reference only and are not intended to be « precise representation. Bellct alloy is noted as is the exact weight of cach tested bullet, Not ail cast bulleta within a given caliber arc intended to perform equally. We have used them in the most appropriale chamberings. Powders: We have limited our testing to those powders which arc manufactured in the United States and which are readily available to the consumer. The following brands arc lisied; Dupont (now IMR), Winchester, Hercules, Alcan, Hodgdon and Gearhast-Owen. Compressed Loads: All compressed loads are indicated with a +. Depending upon the volume of the specific cartridge case used by the reader, he may, or may nol, have difficulty starting bullets in such loads. If the bullet will not stan, reduce the load sufficiently so that 1/10" of apace remuina in the case neck. Stan the bullet into the case and use whatever additional pressure is required to fully acat the bullet, Failure to comply could result in « bulged case. Filler Wads: Dacron fillcr wads in the form of 1/4-inch thick bawting were used in conjunction with cast bullet loads, where indicated. This materiat can be purchased in most yard-goods stores. It should be cut into squares, which acal the case. When developing a toad, if a wad is desired, its should be uscd from the beginning as the charge weight ix increased. It should never be added as an afterthought, once # maximum losd has been established, aince its presence could resull in a pressure increase of 2,000 CUP or more 34 Ce. Co fe tk CL FL cL.308 WINCHESTER - LYMAN BULLETS 2.100. os COMMENTS: There are a fot of shoolers who insist on reloading military brass. If you do so reduca maximum charges by a tuit two grains. This is perhaps the mest accurate of the 30 caliber cartridges, and it works well with a wide variaty of propellants and buflet weights. (tis perhaps the most popular 30 caliber cartridge for cast bullet shooting. , The 110, 125, and 130 grain bullets are, of course, varmint weights. While itis difficult to single out a bes! propaliant for these bullets, we suggest Winchester 748 as a good starting point. Hodgdon 380 is also a tine salection. For heavier bullets all of Hodgdon H380, IMR 4064 and Win- chester 760 are gacd firs! choices. Bes! cast bullet accuracy usually occurs batween 1,600 to 2,000 tps. Bullet #311644 is an excallent choice for long range farge! shooting or silhouettes. Thasa who favar shart action riftas will tind tha 308 amang the best possible choices of available cartridges. It will come close to 30-06 performance with ail but the heaviest bullets. 35-308 WINCHESTER - LYMAN BULLETS TEST COMPONENTS: Cases .. Lyman Snell Holder Cast Billets Used “Gas Remington and Winchester 2.005" Winchester 8°f2-120 and Remington 94/2 ‘Sized to JOB" dia.) Check Bullets «731 1440, 151 gr. "#311959, 113 gr. #301618, 100 gr. 7#311466, 151 gr, 311407, 173 gr. #911291, 169 gr. *H31I334, 187 gr. °HO11O4T, $70 gr. 30 (620, 200 gr. °#911467, 178 gr. . . °#331332, 180 gr. “#911644, 190 gr. TEST SPECIFICATIONS: (Velocity & Pressure) Firearm Used Barrel Length .. Universal Receiver 26" Twist. 1-12" Groove Dia. -308" ea11359 > 113 gp. (#2 Alloy) 2.800" OAL Sugg. » Max, Starting Velocity Pressure "Load Velocity Pressly POWDER Grains fps CUP. :Grains fps ” Red Dot 10.0 1623 24,000 14.0 2000 ‘700X 90 1540 24,600 125 1879 Green Dot 11.0 1692 25.200 15.0 2049 PB 105 1601 24,600 13.5 1879 Unique 12.0 1831 24,600 17.0 2272 SR-7625 12.0 4704 26,400 15.0 +1953 Herco 14.0 1886 25,800 17.0 2159 Note: Loads shown in shaded paneis are maximum 36.308 WINCHESTER - LYMAN BULLETS 4371440 151 gp. {#2 Alloy) 2.325 "OAL Sugg. Max. Starting Velocity Pressure , Load Velocity Pressure POWDER Grains fps CUP. Grains fps CUP Red Dot 100 1445 26,400 +; 135 1742 °° 40,300 700x 8.0 1364 26,400 | 12.0 4630" 39900 GreenDot 105 1472 27,000... 13.8. 1745 = 39,900 PB 105 1432 30,000 7.°"13.0 1609... 39,900 Unique 115 1616 28,200 =" 15.0 1920. 39,900 SR-7625 145 1481 —<30,500_—=« «14.0 t66{_—_—39,400 Herco 135 1664 30,000. 16.0 1858 38,600 SR-4756 125 1524 26,400 160 1795 "39,000 630 185 1942 30,100 = 244. 2301. | * 47,300 2400 1701788 26,000" 240 12239” 46,100 SR-4759 180 1790 24,000 = 26.8 2332. 49,300 IMR-4227 18.0 1753 25,900 25.7 2237 ___! 46,100 RX? 24.1 2006 26,900 2, 36.0 2641 = : 44,600 Note: Loads shown in shaded panels are maximum, 37 3.308 WINCHESTER - LYMAN BULLETS rie #31971466** 151 gr. (#2 Alloy) 2.525 "OAL Sugg. . Max. a Starting Velocity Pressure Load Velocity Pressure POWDER Grains fps CUP. Grains fps CLP Red Dot 10.0 1468 27,800 2130 1730 40,700°. 700X 9.0 1407 28,200 11.5 1825" 7. 39,900 Green Dot 10.5 1467 26,200 13.5 1724 38,600. PB 10.0 1405 28,400 12.5 1613 39,400 Unique 14.0 1586 26,400 15.0 1933 41,000 =, SR-7625 11.0 1490 30,600 130 1650 + 37,700 J Herco 136 4623, -27,600 “15.5 1824" 39.600 * SR-4756 125 1512 24,600 16.0 1826 39,900” SR4759 17.5 1760 22,600 "27.0 2401 "47,800 IMR-422T 20.0 1771 18,500 **31.0 2603" IMR4198 21.8 1781 15,20036.0+ 2727 RX? 230 1779 14,800 39.5 2748 A?7,100 | IMR-303t 27.0 «1767_—«15,30042.0+ ~—-2810 «9. 700). 748 384 1767 46,500 48.04 2920 Note: Loads shown in shaded panels are maximum + Designates a compressed powder charge 38 2 | a Cc CL{ -308 WINCHESTER - LYMAN BULLETS _ = 7301618 > 160 ar. (#2 Alloy] 2505" OAL Sugg. Max. Starting Velocity Pressure Load Velocity Pressure POWDER Grains _ips CUP. Grains fps CUP, Tr RXT 20.2 1739 23,500 33.8 2593 $1,600 t M4895 25.0 1747 _— «22,900 40.0" ~— 2644 43,500 IMR-4064 26.8 1786 23,200 42,0 2718 47,800 r IMR-43320 25.8 176022,900 “41.0 2649 51,100 760 29.8 1797 22,100 43.5 2622 46.100 =, #. ' a 169 gr. ae Aley2S10 "OAL i + a Sugg. Max. an : _ Starting Velocity Pressure Load Velocity . Préssute { POWDER Grains fps CUP, Grains ips. ~C.U.P. Red Dot 100 1367 28,800 12.5 1576 “39,900 - 70ox 80 1209 23,400 11.5 4547__-39,800 | Green. Dot 11.0__1434__30,000 i3.0 1582__97,700 PB 9.0 1220 22,200 125 1553 38,400 Fa Unique 10.0 1368 23.400 15.0 4816 °37,700 | SR-7625 10.0 1290 28,800 13.0 1560: 39.900 Herco 12.0 1479 26.400 15.5 1718 37,700 vr SR-4756 120 1416 30,000 44.5 1607 37,700 ‘ SR.4759 195 1847 22,300 26.0 2255 47,800 ~ 1MR-4227 21,6 1867 22,400 27.8 2270. 49,500 | IMR-4 198 2 0 1897 22,700 30.8 2341 48,200 RX7 230 1870 24,200 44.5 2602 _* 49,700 IMR-3031 28.5 1868 20.200—39.5+ —-2653_—« 49,800 [ 748 31.7 1853 21,100 46.0+ + ~—-2764_~——«48,300 2 Note: Loads shown in shaded panels are maximum. * Designates potentially mast accurate toad, + Designates a compressed powder charge 39 _308 WINCUESTER - LYMAN BULLETS #37110417* 470 gr. (42 Alloy] 2.617 * OAL Sugg. Max. a Starting Velocity Pressure Load Velocity Pressure POWDER Grains fps C.U.P. Grains fps C.U.P, Red Dot 100 1355 27,000 1251565 39,000" 700% 80 1206 24,000 14.5 1505 37,700 Green-Dot 1101434 28.800 13.0 ——1587_—-_—:35,800 PB 90 1201 23,400 125 4479 40,300 Unique 10.0 1377 21,600 15.0 1802 - :37,700°. SR-7625 10.0 1272 24,600 13.0 1499 38,600 Herco 12.0 1470-25800 185 + 1733 —_37,700 SRA4756 12.0 1392 27,000 14.6 1587 37,700 SR-4759 21.6 1897 26,100 277 2345 50,300 IMR-4193 25.0 1888 22,700 34.0 2460 © 38,700 RX7 27.5 1924 24,100 39.0 2627 48,900 IMR-3031 29.0 1858 23,500 418 2709 51,200 748 320 1856 20,300 47.0 2790" . 50,400 H-335 30.0 1847 19,800" 44.2 2787 50,200 Note: Loads shown in shaded panels are maximum ™" Used Winchester cases and 8 1/2 - 120 primers. 40 mo wee me co cl co mem Ce