Going on memory “loading manual “I am new to reloading 308, but not new to reloading. I've been reloading 223 with 75 gr HPBT for long range shooting with reasonable success. My first try at 308 was surprising. 175 gr Sierra HPBT in LC brass using CFE 223. The posted loads at Shooters Reference said: start 45.5 gr (2,612 fps and pressure at 49,600) and max 47.5 (2752 fps and pressure at 60,400). I loaded up some at 46.5 gr, right in the middle at the posted OAL of 2.80" to try out. I fired 5 rounds of Norma factory 175s and they fired well and extracted very smoothly. I tried my reloads and was getting stuck cases in my bolt rifle. The last stuck case I didn't get out until I got home. I didn't like using a plastic cushioned hammer on my bolt handle but couldn't think of any other way to clear it.
Any thoughts or advice on my experience?
Says something like start at 5-10% below max published load data and work up.
Double check your load data, charge weight.