.308 reload data?

[Bluefox]

I'm new to reloading and finally got some supplies for my .308 Win. I have: Hornady 150 grain FMJ bullets, Winchester 748 powder, and CCI no. 34 primers. My Lyman reloading book doesn't have the exact powder/bullet match so I'm not sure how to proceed. Is there a safe source get a starting load??

Thanks

 

[M1911a1g17]

Check out hornady’s app and hodgons online manual through their website. It’s nice that it is convenient. Or get their hard copy versions. Can never have too many sources!

 

[PatMcD]

I used 45gr of 748 under a Sierra 168 for years in my M14. I don't see why that same powder charge wouldn't work with a lighter bullet.
That's not a starting load.

 

[jek]

I'm new to reloading and finally got some supplies for my .308 Win. I have: Hornady 150 grain FMJ bullets, Winchester 748 powder, and CCI no. 34 primers. My Lyman reloading book doesn't have the exact powder/bullet match so I'm not sure how to proceed. Is there a safe source get a starting load??

Thanks

As others have said, get a few manuals for load data. The Hornady manual is a good source, especially if you are shooting their projectiles. This is from the 11th edition

 

[paul73]

I'm new to reloading and finally got some supplies for my .308 Win. I have: Hornady 150 grain FMJ bullets, Winchester 748 powder, and CCI no. 34 primers. My Lyman reloading book doesn't have the exact powder/bullet match so I'm not sure how to proceed. Is there a safe source get a starting load??

Thanks

here. try to download this file.

Hornady 10th Edition Handbook of Cartridge Reloading by Hornady Manufacturing.pdf - PDFCOFFEE.COM

© 2016  |  First printingHORNADY MANUFACTURING COMPANY GRAND ISLAND, NEBRASKA 68802 U.S.A.Reloading data presented h...

pdfcoffee.com

 

[M1911a1g17]

This is from the 11th edition in app form

 

[Bluefox]

Thanks!! I'll purchase the Hornady reloading book.

I suppose I didn't know if its possible to have a bullet/powder combination that hasn't been tested...

 

[M1911a1g17]

@Bluefox it is for sure. All load data is only one instance when they tried out a certain combo and it worked for them.

 

[pastera]

Thanks!! I'll purchase the Hornady reloading book.

I suppose I didn't know if its possible to have a bullet/powder combination that hasn't been tested...

Yes it is
Trick is to use the starting load for a similar bullet of the same or slightly greater weight and seat to a similar depth as long as that depth doesn't hit the lands.

But since a published load was given, start with that

 

[mac1911]

I'm new to reloading and finally got some supplies for my .308 Win. I have: Hornady 150 grain FMJ bullets, Winchester 748 powder, and CCI no. 34 primers. My Lyman reloading book doesn't have the exact powder/bullet match so I'm not sure how to proceed. Is there a safe source get a starting load??

Thanks

Sometimes when it seems hard to find data it can be a indication of the powder/bullet combo is not common. Does not mean it will not work. You just have to do a little more work to find the data.

Tou can also call the powder manufacture they can give you insight on load data

748 seems to be a small cartridge powder. Seems to fade out of use up to 30-30? I know several 223 reloaders that use 748

 

[PatMcD]

Sometimes when it seems hard to find data it can be a indication of the powder/bullet combo is not common. Does not mean it will not work. You just have to do a little more work to find the data.

Tou can also call the powder manufacture they can give you insight on load data

748 seems to be a small cartridge powder. Seems to fade out of use up to 30-30? I know several 223 reloaders that use 748

748 is right in the same neighborhood as Varget and RE15.

 

[pastera]

https://www.handloadermagazine.com/308-winchester-pet-loads

Matches the Hornaday data

 

[mac1911]

I did not get to read through this , but I came across this looking for something else.
https://armiestrumenti.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/09/winchester.pdf

 

[Road_Clam]

I'm new to reloading and finally got some supplies for my .308 Win. I have: Hornady 150 grain FMJ bullets, Winchester 748 powder, and CCI no. 34 primers. My Lyman reloading book doesn't have the exact powder/bullet match so I'm not sure how to proceed. Is there a safe source get a starting load??

Thanks

This NEEDS to be your next purchase prior to loading any ammo. Start out safe and educated.

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