Thread: 18 inch 308 powder

Originally Posted by Kelton

I was getting 2473fps 16" 180 sst il have to double check powder it was one or the other hard to say because I have both but i have an old notebook somewhere il go dig out

2206h it was

Heres the results from my 18in 308 sako. Its an aftermarket barrel if that makes any difference.
These are over max so be careful etc etc. Shot over a labradar so speeds should be pretty accurate.

Should also add that's with Lapua brass so its probably not showing up pressure signs as early since those speeds are cranking for a short barrel!

Originally Posted by Kelton

2206h it was

That's a fast powder for such a heavy projectile in the 308. What was the load density like?

[QUOTE=Shearer;987471]That's a fast powder for such a heavy projectile in the 308.

Going back many moons now but compresed. loads were originally done by a joker in chch from hunting and fishing shot very well once i used them all up i actually went to a 165gn interlock though 42gn it was and thats where I stayed