Best .308 powder for accurate measurements?
Quote from Reloader on January 27, 2018, 9:18 pmWhich .308 powder meters the most accurate out of the xl650? After reading and reading multiple posts and threads on numerous boards I have given up. I would only ASSume stick powder like H4895 would bridge in the throw. Correct? The load will be for a 20 inch gasser. I will be using LC brass, cci 200 poppers and Hornady Match 168 grian pills. I already use H4895 for my Remington 700 hand loads (RCBS Rock Chucker) and would really like to stay with just one powder if I could.
Thanks, Tim
Which .308 powder meters the most accurate out of the xl650? After reading and reading multiple posts and threads on numerous boards I have given up. I would only ASSume stick powder like H4895 would bridge in the throw. Correct? The load will be for a 20 inch gasser. I will be using LC brass, cci 200 poppers and Hornady Match 168 grian pills. I already use H4895 for my Remington 700 hand loads (RCBS Rock Chucker) and would really like to stay with just one powder if I could.
Thanks, Tim
Quote from Reloader on January 27, 2018, 10:46 pmHere are a couple good threads where the Dillon folks give good advice.
https://www.dillonprecision.com/inconsistent-poweder-charges-and-leaking-powder_350_11_3827.htm
https://www.dillonprecision.com/metering_350_11_3863.htm
Basically, slow down when using stick powders. Then slow down again.
Here are a couple good threads where the Dillon folks give good advice.
https://www.dillonprecision.com/inconsistent-poweder-charges-and-leaking-powder_350_11_3827.htm
https://www.dillonprecision.com/metering_350_11_3863.htm
Basically, slow down when using stick powders. Then slow down again.
Quote from Reloader on January 29, 2018, 7:31 pmBoth IMR and H4895 meter reasonably well into a 308 case, as the funnel hole is large enough that bridging is very infrequent if you work the handle a bit slower. Due to powder cutting, expect a variation of +/- .2-.3 grain is all.
As an alternative, AA2520 is a popular choice, and the short-grained extruded powders such as Varget and the Alliant ReLoader series powders meter very well, almost as good as ball powders.
Both IMR and H4895 meter reasonably well into a 308 case, as the funnel hole is large enough that bridging is very infrequent if you work the handle a bit slower. Due to powder cutting, expect a variation of +/- .2-.3 grain is all.
As an alternative, AA2520 is a popular choice, and the short-grained extruded powders such as Varget and the Alliant ReLoader series powders meter very well, almost as good as ball powders.
Quote from Reloader on March 19, 2018, 2:53 pmI have loaded 6000 + rounds of .308. Of the 14 or so rifle powders I have used, Varget is by far the worst, TAC is the best as far as metering. I find TAC to be accurate as well.
I have loaded 6000 + rounds of .308. Of the 14 or so rifle powders I have used, Varget is by far the worst, TAC is the best as far as metering. I find TAC to be accurate as well.