load info wanted

[smith]

I am new to this forum but have already learned much from all of you. I just received a savage 12f/tr. It has a 30 inch 1-12 twist barrel. I could use some help with a good starting load. i have started with h4895 and tac. 4895 with 155 smk got a .485 group i think i can do much better but need advice on what powder to use next as well with neck tension and over all length

 

[smike308]

Varget is also a great powder for the .308.

 

[RichAllen]

My son has the same rifle and gets excellent groups using the following load:

44 grains Varget
Brass: Lapua 2.02 OAL
Primer: Fed 210
COAL: 2.80

This load also produces .25 groups in my FN rifle with a slightly different COAL configuration.

You need to measure the chamber length before you can produce accurate loads. Without knowing that information your simply guessing.


Rich

 

[chuckw2]

Varget is the powder in most circles for the .308. That is what everyone is winning with.