Thread: 125gr loads for 308

Id be aiming for well over 3 k mate. I had the 130s doing 3050 in 17" tube. 2206h

speed aint everything mate. The loads I was using with you guys and smashing the gong every time - apart from the chain lol - in that gusty wind was 120 softpoint flat base doing 2575fps That was 370m, I only intend to use these at 250m max.

Originally Posted by Shearer

I use 48.5 gns of H335 behind 125gn accubonds. Achieve 2295 fps with a 16" barrel. Longer barrel shouldn't be an issue with the powders mentioned as long as pressures are ok.
Accubonds would be a bit of a waste on goats (don't need that sort of penetration) but the Sierras should be fine.

I just realised I typoed the MV on that load. It was supposed to be 2995fps.
Funny @Gibo didn't give me shit about that.

Originally Posted by Timmay

I've got some 110gr TTSX's on the way, I'm aiming for around the 2800-2900 fps mark from a 21" tube, what powder should try?
I have on hand: 2209, 2208, 2206H & 2213sc

Originally Posted by Timmay

speed aint everything mate. The loads I was using with you guys and smashing the gong every time - apart from the chain lol - in that gusty wind was 120 softpoint flat base doing 2575fps That was 370m, I only intend to use these at 250m max.

I think you can discount the first two powders as too slow for that weight projectile.

Speed is everything with non fragmenting projectiles if useing on game, however if you want slow use trail boss and barely wobble the gongs till your hearts content

Might have a look at some 2207? Cheers Veit.

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Originally Posted by Gibo

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I'm still gonna load em for 28-900 fps mate

Do what ya want, youre gona anyway

Also dont see much point buying 2207 if youve got 2206 there

Originally Posted by Gibo

Also dont see much point buying 2207 if youve got 2206 there

Powder equivalents, ADI Powders Handloaders' Guide

http://www.adi-powders.com.au/handlo...ning_rates.asp

fastest at the top, slowest at the bottom.

Originally Posted by Timmay

Powder equivalents, ADI Powders Handloaders' Guide

Burning rates, ADI Powders Handloaders' Guide

fastest at the top, slowest at the bottom.

From your mouth....speed isnt everything

I used to get some stonking velocities from BL-C(2) (ball powder) with 125 grain Remington sp's
Remington Bullets 30 Cal (308 Diameter) 125 Grain Pointed Soft Point
They achieved at least 3000fps out of the L1A1 and were devastating on everything. They blew big holes in goats. I have a few left but they seem to be only limited production now and hard to get.

Originally Posted by Barefoot

I thought ADI originally made 2206 for the 308, and as 2206H is a smidgen slower it would be perfect

It is, especially with 125 gr bullets.