mikejt Posted June 26, 2014 Report Share Posted June 26, 2014 I have a sako A2 with 1 in 11 twist rate, trying to find a good load for it, I've used 150gn in the past with N140 powder and grouping was poor, didn't do too much messing around with loads on the 150gn. Does anyone use 110gn bullets for their 308? If so what powder works for you? I am using n140 at the moment and grouping is closer than the 150gn but there is no load data for 110gn with n140 powder and I don't want to go too high. Was going to try RE-7 but our local shop doesn't have it in stock. I am only target shooting at the moment. Regards, Mike Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Underdog Posted June 26, 2014 Report Share Posted June 26, 2014 My main load when I had my last 308 was a 110grn V-max pushed by 50grns of H4895. CAUTION....that is a case brimmed full and compressed hugely from the bullet, it worked in my rifle, you work up from 44gr of H4895! Any hooo I got 3100+from a 20" tube and MOA, flat it was too. (Don't worry about the camera man, there is not one!). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mikejt Posted June 26, 2014 Author Report Share Posted June 26, 2014 Thank you for your reply, do you know what twist rate you had? How do you know if a round is producing too much pressure for your rifle? Cheers, Mike Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Underdog Posted June 27, 2014 Report Share Posted June 27, 2014 I think it was 1/12", not sure now?? Remmy SPS TACTICAL if you wish to check. You could measure the head of the brass just above the rim, after firing a standard is no more expansion than 0.004". I mostly go of the primer, when it looks totally flat I back down a little. In my rifle back then summer or winter the primer was flat, a little radius still showed around the circumference however and still had a good pin strike on it. Despite that I could not physically get more in the case. IIRC about 0.003" up per shot.....getting there! 48 grn would of still been plenty really. Try some, the v-max is quite long so may be fine. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mikejt Posted June 27, 2014 Author Report Share Posted June 27, 2014 Some useful info there, thank you! I currently use sierra bullet heads #2105, would you recommend hornady over these? Or just see how it goes? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Underdog Posted June 27, 2014 Report Share Posted June 27, 2014 That Sierra looks like their version for the .30Carbine, I use to load Hornady's version in my 30/30. Nothing wrong with them at all and usually cheaper, if just target shooting. The V-max will be more expensive no doubt but have a BC of 300 so fly quite well...it depends a lot on what your doing with the rifle. With a 30 cal there are loads of options Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mikejt Posted June 27, 2014 Author Report Share Posted June 27, 2014 Yehh only target currently, when permitted by the police and some stalking land I go to with a friend as a non shooter I'll start experimenting with heavier bullet hunting loads but for a glorified hole punch, the 110's are cheaper Thanks again for your replies. Greatly appreciated! Mike Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mikejt Posted June 27, 2014 Author Report Share Posted June 27, 2014 Also, just been shopping, tried to get that powder you suggested, didn't have any. Asked about imr 3031 but they had none of that. Picked up a booklet on Ramshot, going to see if they have any guidelines for 110gn. For now I've tried 5 shots of 3 different loads of h335 Will see how it goes on Wednesday Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Underdog Posted June 27, 2014 Report Share Posted June 27, 2014 If you want cheap! http://www.henrykrank.com/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=164_165_167&products_id=2506 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mikejt Posted June 27, 2014 Author Report Share Posted June 27, 2014 I pay about that for 100 sierra, £17.95 they cost me (sometimes get a 5% discount on top as well) cheers though, might give them a go one time to see how they compare Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Subaru_sti5 Posted June 27, 2014 Report Share Posted June 27, 2014 Where are you getting 100 Sierra for £17.95 please? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mikejt Posted June 27, 2014 Author Report Share Posted June 27, 2014 a place called North West Gun Rooms. They have a place called Cheshire gun rooms as well. Just checked the box, 110gr FMJ #2105, the price sticker is still on, £17.95 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Subaru_sti5 Posted June 27, 2014 Report Share Posted June 27, 2014 (edited) Thanks I'll give them a bell in the morning Not looking for 110s but maybe they will have some 150s in stock Edited June 27, 2014 by Subaru_sti5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mikejt Posted June 27, 2014 Author Report Share Posted June 27, 2014 The 150gn are more expensive than the 110, might not be much different to what you pay at the minute. Worth a try though Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kent Posted June 28, 2014 Report Share Posted June 28, 2014 I have yet to find a .308 that wouldn't shoot 150 grain stuff (its the design parameter of a .308 is that particular bullet choice, a bit like putting chips with battered Cod), chances are the load was wrong in some other way (like the wrong bullet for the gun) or something is amiss. For what purpose are you trying to substitute a 150 with a 110, the intended purpose of these two bullets is so different. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rogc Posted June 28, 2014 Report Share Posted June 28, 2014 I've had some great results with V140 39 5 gr, using 168 gr heads. Tried 147 gr and they were ok. 180gr were all over the place. 1 in 12 twist how a 1500. http://forums.pigeonwatch.co.uk/forums/topic/276737-home-load-results-with-pictures/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mikejt Posted June 28, 2014 Author Report Share Posted June 28, 2014 Kent, I only tried the one load (somewhere in the middle of min and max) with 150gr heads, I still have a box so will try different loads but the heads are £10 more expensive and im only target shooting at the minute Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mikejt Posted June 28, 2014 Author Report Share Posted June 28, 2014 Rogc, some good groups there, thanks for sharing Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kent Posted June 28, 2014 Report Share Posted June 28, 2014 Kent, I only tried the one load (somewhere in the middle of min and max) with 150gr heads, I still have a box so will try different loads but the heads are £10 more expensive and im only target shooting at the minute 155 Lapua scenars for paper Or Sierra Matchkings etc, why use up expanding (that can only be face to face and in smaller quantities) its generally not legal to use expanding outside of zeroing anyhow. 110 grain bullets are the .308 win pretending to be a varmint gun unless that's what you want them for why bother Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Underdog Posted June 28, 2014 Report Share Posted June 28, 2014 Pretending! Pretending what exactly Kent? I don't see any pretending in this photo! The OP is not shooting expanding at the moment! Also the 110grn bullet he has been using is not a varmint bullet! U. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kent Posted June 29, 2014 Report Share Posted June 29, 2014 Yes, .308 win is right up on the list of varmint rifles isn't it. Occasionally when I have had a drink or two I pretend I can dance or sing, I don't think I might win any contests and I doubt the .308 will displace the 22-250 etc. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mikejt Posted June 29, 2014 Author Report Share Posted June 29, 2014 110gn are cheaper bullets. I will develop a heavier load when I start hunting with it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Underdog Posted June 29, 2014 Report Share Posted June 29, 2014 (edited) Yes, .308 win is right up on the list of varmint rifles isn't it. Occasionally when I have had a drink or two I pretend I can dance or sing, I don't think I might win any contests and I doubt the .308 will displace the 22-250 etc. Where as your dancing and singing may suffer when you are drunk Kent it has no bearing what so ever on how well 308Win performs as a varmint round! Also no one has here debated if 308 should replace 22-250! So try to stay calm, stay in your pram, take a deep breath and.......relax. Ahhhhhhhr Edited June 29, 2014 by Underdog Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kent Posted June 29, 2014 Report Share Posted June 29, 2014 110gn are cheaper bullets. I will develop a heavier load when I start hunting with it As are 150 grain cheaper target type and they can also be posted Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Underdog Posted June 30, 2014 Report Share Posted June 30, 2014 Post able. The item in question http://media.midwayusa.com/productimages/880x660/Primary/660/660071.jpg Gordon Benet.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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