Load for M14/M1A with Varget, 175SMK and M118 Brass

[Gene Johnson]

We’re trying to locate a good load, with minimal vertical stringing at 600 meters that won’t beat the rifles to death.

The rifles being used are the M14SSR type
Brass is M118 (7.62x51 / .308)
Powder is Varget
Primers are WLR
Bullets are SMK 175

We’d like a chamber pressure of 50,000 psi
And a port pressure of 12,500 psi (plus or minus 1500 psi)

The bullet must stay supersonic to 800 meters

Thanking everyone in advance.

Gene

[Nickle]

Here's some threads to look over, at a Forum for M14's:

http://www.m-14forum.com/showthread.php?t=14589&highlight=varget

http://www.m-14forum.com/showthread.php?t=14640&highlight=varget

http://www.m-14forum.com/showthread.php?t=14962&highlight=varget

I personally prefer WC846 or H4895/MILSURP 4895 for the 308.

[Gene Johnson]

Nickle,

Thank you for your help.

Gene