Reloading help for .308 and Sierra Game Kings

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Re: Reloading help for .308 and Sierra Game Kings

Post by bigfellascott » 14 Nov 2017, 11:45 am

zobster wrote:
bigfellascott wrote:What stock has it got on it?


Houge overmold. I know people hate them but personally I like them a lot. It fits my hand better than my thumbi hole that I have on the 223.

Action screws are definitely tight. Scope is definitely tight.


Could be the problem - are u shooting off a bag or bipod.
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Re: Reloading help for .308 and Sierra Game Kings

Post by zobster » 14 Nov 2017, 5:14 pm

bigfellascott wrote:
zobster wrote:
bigfellascott wrote:What stock has it got on it?


Houge overmold. I know people hate them but personally I like them a lot. It fits my hand better than my thumbi hole that I have on the 223.

Action screws are definitely tight. Scope is definitely tight.


Could be the problem - are u shooting off a bag or bipod.


Bipod, I don't like bag, rather the good ones are a bit dear for me.
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Re: Reloading help for .308 and Sierra Game Kings

Post by Wm.Traynor » 14 Nov 2017, 6:53 pm

Using a bipod is a skill too. If you don't get any tips here, go to ozfclass.comm Some of the FTR shooters will be able to help.
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Re: Reloading help for .308 and Sierra Game Kings

Post by bigfellascott » 15 Nov 2017, 7:44 am

zobster wrote:
bigfellascott wrote:
zobster wrote:
bigfellascott wrote:What stock has it got on it?


Houge overmold. I know people hate them but personally I like them a lot. It fits my hand better than my thumbi hole that I have on the 223.

Action screws are definitely tight. Scope is definitely tight.


Could be the problem - are u shooting off a bag or bipod.


Bipod, I don't like bag, rather the good ones are a bit dear for me.


The Hogue stocks have a bit of a rep for being flexy up front off a bipod, might be part of the reason you are getting the results you've been getting.

Maybe try the Boyds off the 223 on the 308 and see if that makes an difference consistency wise.

I think you will find the Hogue stock is the problem.
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Re: Reloading help for .308 and Sierra Game Kings

Post by Sub.4MOAHowa » 16 Nov 2017, 1:29 pm

Just cause you shoot a Howa .308;
Getting very good results with Hornady 168gn ZMAX projectiles in a HOWA .308 1in10 Varmint 20" barrel.

Just my load so caution as always...
ADI 2208 at 43.4 (and 43.5gn), WLRP, TL 2.008", OAL 2.800" give 1/3MOA groups regularly at 100and200m (bipod and bag)

Have shot the ZMAX at up to 700yards with local Long Range Club with more than OK results for a "hunting" projectile.
Other guys at range get super results from Howa .308 in 24" barrels with 44.2gn with 168gn ZMAX as a FYI

Generally pay $195-215/500

I know that's neither projectile or powder you've mentioned sorry.
Point being, every one I see shoot 168gn ZMAX in a Howa .308 1/10twist barrel gets good results.
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Re: Reloading help for .308 and Sierra Game Kings

Post by zobster » 18 Nov 2017, 4:39 pm

I caved.
Bought a small bottle of 2208 to give it a go.
45/45.5/46/46.5/47gr, 2.8", federal 210, neck sized and trimmed 2x fired ppu brass.
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Re: Reloading help for .308 and Sierra Game Kings

Post by nightforcenxs » 20 Nov 2017, 4:15 pm

Sub.4MOAHowa wrote:Just cause you shoot a Howa .308;
Getting very good results with Hornady 168gn ZMAX projectiles in a HOWA .308 1in10 Varmint 20" barrel.

Just my load so caution as always...
ADI 2208 at 43.4 (and 43.5gn), WLRP, TL 2.008", OAL 2.800" give 1/3MOA groups regularly at 100and200m (bipod and bag)

Have shot the ZMAX at up to 700yards with local Long Range Club with more than OK results for a "hunting" projectile.
Other guys at range get super results from Howa .308 in 24" barrels with 44.2gn with 168gn ZMAX as a FYI

Generally pay $195-215/500

I know that's neither projectile or powder you've mentioned sorry.
Point being, every one I see shoot 168gn ZMAX in a Howa .308 1/10twist barrel gets good results.


will strongly agree i shoot the zmax aswell with 2208 and get great results
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