straightshooter wrote:If you are loading for a standard COL I would suggest 38gn of 2206H or 40gn 2208 as starting loads. Hotter loads should be possible but will depend on how much freebore you have.
Billywillinga wrote:Thanks Straight shooter,
apparently there is a 2208 load which a mate of mine thinks he has somewhere. I may have to bite the bullet and buy some 2208, although I'm still convinced 2206H would work well
Billywillinga wrote:Thanks Straight shooter,
apparently there is a 2208 load which a mate of mine thinks he has somewhere. I may have to bite the bullet and buy some 2208, although I'm still convinced 2206H would work well
SCJ429 wrote:I would prefer a bigger case, lighter bullet or a slower powder in reference to a 220 grain bullet in a 308 case using 2206H.
JohnV wrote:220 grain bullet is too much for a .308W case . You will get flatter trajectory and higher velocities with a 144 to 150 grain bullet . Those very long ogive match bullets can be unreliable on bone as the fine meplat makes the ogive weak .
JohnV wrote:Yes but the weight is still a bit too much for the 308 case capacity it's no great advantage .
mickb wrote:On the african rifle scene fellas more run heavy bullets like that. Off the numbers 308 should still get 2200-2300fps so similar to fellas using 6.5 with the old 169 grain bullets or 333 jeffery with 300 grains. Not my cup of tea but some blokes love it.
Billywillinga wrote:Someone was asking for a source of Woodleigh projectiles. These guys seem to have them.in stock
https://samhuntvic.com.au/product/woodleigh-products/
Billywillinga wrote:I know the 220gr projectiles are a bit marginal for
308 Win. I have some and just thought I would have some fun.
As an aside, I shoot 200gr Sako.Hammerheads exclusively in my .308 Bergara with a 1:12 twist. Consistent sub MoA and deadly on deer out to 150 m or so. Looking forward to trying the Woodleighs