Berger .308 185 VDL

[hueydriver]

Looking for some starting loads for .308 Berger 185 VDLs. These will be used for 600 and 1000yd FRT out of a 30" Krieger heavy palma barrel. Would like to use 4895 or any recommendations.

 

[Dub]

IMR 4895 or H4895?

 

[D-4297]

Currently shooting a Kreiger 30" - 5r , and have some reliable data for you . With the usual disclaimer regarding load data . "IT'S ON YOU". To follow safe loading practices , and begin loads below suggested info . That being said : I shoot a Berger 185 Hybrid and 185 Jugg OTM using H-4895 , at 43.1gr . Recommend starting at 42.6gr and working up to find a tight group . Seating depth .010 off touch is a good starting point for finding a good load for your rifle .

I also use 43gr of Varget on both those bullets . I have a 180 F/B so you should set your bullets accordingly . Prefer using the Hybrid over the VLD , cause my rifle like them better . If you can't get the rifle to shoot tight with the Jugg 185 , sell the rifle . Never saw a .308 that didn't shoot any of the Juggernauts good .

 

[barefooter56]

Looking for some starting loads for .308 Berger 185 VDLs. These will be used for 600 and 1000yd FRT out of a 30" Krieger heavy palma barrel. Would like to use 4895 or any recommendations.

Hueydriver,
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