Help with loading .308 solid brass projectiles

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Help with loading .308 solid brass projectiles

Post by Expps » 03 Apr 2020, 5:51 am

Hi all
Can anyone give me some advice using solid brass projectiles
Caliber 308
Projectile wieght 123 grain solid brass projectiles
Powder I use is 2206h and 2208
Rifle has 20inch heavy barrel


Was told 43 grains of 2206h adi powder is ok but wish to get some extra info
Any help would be greatly appreciated
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Re: Help with loading .308 solid brass projectiles

Post by Gamerancher » 03 Apr 2020, 9:42 am

Solid brass or copper projectiles can increase chamber pressures in a big way. Don't rely on "I was told" type of information, get factual, published data.
This link talks about it, but find others.
http://www.meplat.com.au/index.php/tech ... rojectiles
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Re: Help with loading .308 solid brass projectiles

Post by Expps » 03 Apr 2020, 7:08 pm

Yes I researched but couldn't find anything
Adi handloading data says 45 grain of 2206h starting load with 125 grain Sierra
However as mine are 123 grain solid brass I am a bit worried
As 43 grains of 2206h with 123 grains is what I was suggested, but that's under starting load for Sherrie soft points
Worried this load is dangerous ,sorry to be a fuss
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Re: Help with loading .308 solid brass projectiles

Post by brett1868 » 04 Apr 2020, 1:56 am

I shoot a lot of brass VLD's in several calibers and it's not much different to conventional projectiles. Use the data from the next heaviest projectile and start at the minimum load. Some designs of brass VLD's use less bearing surface area to reduce pressure but in reality brass isn't much different to any other projectile.
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