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.300 Win. mag. and .308 loads please

civiliansoldierciviliansoldier Member Posts: 430 ✭✭✭
edited May 2007 in Perry Shooter Competition Shooting and Reloading Forum
Hi ya'll! I haven't posted in this column before but some of you may know me from the general discussion column. I am getting a .300 Winchester Magnum as well as a .308 in a week and would like some input on some good loads for both long range shooting and hunting. I have never had a rifle in these calibers so I have no load data. Thanks for the input everyone!
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  • HandgunHTR52HandgunHTR52 Member Posts: 2,735
    edited November -1
    Any idea what weight bullet you plan on using or are you looking for the general 150 gr., 165-168gr. and 180 gr.?
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  • JustCJustC Member Posts: 16,056 ✭✭✭
    edited November -1
    300win 180gr pill, 74gr RL22

    308win 168gr pill, 44.5gr varget
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  • civiliansoldierciviliansoldier Member Posts: 430 ✭✭✭
    edited November -1
    I am open to all suggestions. Never had guns in these calibers so I have to find what I like best. I won't be hunting anything bigger than Elk or Mule Deer.
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  • konamtbikerkonamtbiker Member Posts: 284 ✭✭✭
    edited November -1
    For my custom 300 Win Mag i shoot a 165 Horn Inerbond wiht a federal 215 match primer. With 74.0 gr RL19 results 3/8 inch groups. Also great results with H414 and N160. Good luck!
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  • alleybatalleybat Member Posts: 40 ✭✭
    edited November -1
    For the 308 winchester I use IMR 3031@39.0 gr,Federal 210 primer,on top of a 168gr BTHP for accuracy loads.[^]It will make very nice groups under .75 inch.
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  • sandwarriorsandwarrior Member Posts: 5,453 ✭✭✭
    edited November -1
    civiliansoldier,

    For the .308 I use 42 gr. of RE-15 behind a 168 gr. (Sierra, Nosler CC, Hornady) bullet for just under 2600 fps out of a 24" barrel. No load suggestions for the .300 Win.
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  • ironquackerironquacker Member Posts: 86 ✭✭
    edited November -1
    I use IMR 4350 72.ogr,150 Nosler Bal.tip,Winchester Large Rifle Magnum Primer.3/8 inch at 100 yards. Works great on whote tail.Good luck.
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  • n4571cn4571c Member Posts: 7 ✭✭
    edited November -1
    300WM H4831-67.0g under 180g Nosler

    308W IMR3031 41.5g under 168g Sierra
    42.5g under 150g Speer.

    Because these woreked for mine does not mean a thing. But may give aplce to start.
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  • civiliansoldierciviliansoldier Member Posts: 430 ✭✭✭
    edited November -1
    Thanks to everyone for the input. I am pleased to say I now have both rifles in my possesion and will be preparing them soon. Scope, bipod, etc.
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  • kenbeatuskenbeatus Member Posts: 160 ✭✭✭
    edited November -1
    Just bought a 300 win mag myself, have you decided on a scope yet?
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  • civiliansoldierciviliansoldier Member Posts: 430 ✭✭✭
    edited November -1
    Kenbeatus; I bought one from NcStar, A Mark III 6-24x50 with the range finding reticle and side focus for $139.00 and have been very happy with it so far. I bought it at a gun show in Orlando, Fl. so I don't know who carries that line of scopes. I put a Target Sports 3-9x50 on my .308 and I am happy with it as well. Both scopes have survived around thirty rounds each without changing zero or any other issues.
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  • OdawgpOdawgp Member Posts: 5,380 ✭✭
    edited November -1
    [:p] 300 win mag

    165gr nos bt 77gr rl22. oal as stated in the speer manual, and then i through a factory crimp on it...DEADLY

    i took my first Colorado elk this yr 1 shot 250+ yds he didn't take another step.

    I've also use the same charge with a 180gr nos partition they work good to, sorry i cant help myself i cant wait for hunting season.
    HERE SHE BE, Ruger M77 mkII
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  • konamtbikerkonamtbiker Member Posts: 284 ✭✭✭
    edited November -1
    Who makes that stock?
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  • OdawgpOdawgp Member Posts: 5,380 ✭✭
    edited November -1
    quote:Originally posted by konamtbiker
    Who makes that stock?


    Richards Micro Fit? i have another one similar, Ellk Ridge gun stocks, looks like this
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