accurate 2495 for .308

[slow ss]

Haven't been able to find varget can get decent supply of the 2495 anyone have a decent load with this and a 175gr bullet? I loaded 5 with .10 off the lands at accurate's starting charge was not impressed...

[Caster]

It works well with lighter bullets. It's very bulky stuff.

Probably not the best choice for heavier bullets.

[frankmako]

It works well with lighter bullets. It's very bulky stuff.

Probably not the best choice for heavier bullets.

plus one.  for 308 i use and like 4895.  

[slow ss]

Thanks for the input guys

[Sunfish]

AA2520 works in the 51mm case. I shoot it in 57mm behind a 175 gr .323 and 286 gr .366

[Handsome Rob]

There are a bunch of widely available, common powders that I think would work better for you than 2495.

IMR4895, 4198, 4064, 3031, 4350, 8208 H4895, H4198, Win 748, CFE 223, XBR.....

Varget isn't your only, or probably best, option. Edited April 12, 2016 by robtattoo

[Caster]

My best .308 loads thus far have been with AA2460 and IMR 4166

 

IMR 4166 was a REAL pleasant surprise for me.  Happened upon it by accident and my FN FNAR Competition will eat it and spit out ragged holes under 2 inches all day.  ....AND that's a 20 round magazine, not some 3 round group that tells nothing but lies.  

[JohnC]

Load data from IMR HODGON basic reloading manual



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Edited April 13, 2016 by JohnC

[JohnC]

Got this from a Hodgon annual reloading manual...




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[slow ss]

Thanks for all the reply guys I'm gonna try some 4895 as soon as I can find some, powder here local is real scarce. I was able to find some varget today gun shoots 1/2 min with it prob could do better but I only load for 223/308 so that's why I stick with it