Retooferab
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I am looking for a load that works well in a Ruger compact with the 16" barrel
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308 16" barrel loads
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R.W.Dale
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The best loads for your carbine will likely be the best loads for any 308
Contrary to popular belief the top preforming propellants for a rifle cartridge don't depend on bbl length be it a 14" encore handgun all the way to a 26" barreled target rig
Contrary to popular belief the top preforming propellants for a rifle cartridge don't depend on bbl length be it a 14" encore handgun all the way to a 26" barreled target rig
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I have been using the data for Encores or other SS pistols chambered in 308.
Hodgdon has a decent listing of loads for a 15" barrel which use the same powders as the longer tubes but also has some differences in the loads. Worth a look.
The best grouping loads I have for mine so far have been using H4895, and Barnes 130gr TTSX. These were worked up for my grandson to hunt with and ew started at the minimum youth load and have worked up to 42grs so far. Load runs just over 2600fps and shoots just under an inch at 100yds for me, and he has done pretty well with it him self.
I mainly use factory Remington or what ever else I can find sheap and on sale. When I tried to duplicate the factory load I never got groups closer than 2" at 100 so pretty much gave up till the grandson wanted to start hunting. Sort of just got it back from him after two years of being his dedicated rifle. Hopefully in the not so distant future I wlil hit something that shoots well with it.
Hodgdon has a decent listing of loads for a 15" barrel which use the same powders as the longer tubes but also has some differences in the loads. Worth a look.
The best grouping loads I have for mine so far have been using H4895, and Barnes 130gr TTSX. These were worked up for my grandson to hunt with and ew started at the minimum youth load and have worked up to 42grs so far. Load runs just over 2600fps and shoots just under an inch at 100yds for me, and he has done pretty well with it him self.
I mainly use factory Remington or what ever else I can find sheap and on sale. When I tried to duplicate the factory load I never got groups closer than 2" at 100 so pretty much gave up till the grandson wanted to start hunting. Sort of just got it back from him after two years of being his dedicated rifle. Hopefully in the not so distant future I wlil hit something that shoots well with it.
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might not be the answer you want but I have been using georgia arms 168grain match grade for a very long time in both my Ruger 308s. one is the compact stainless and the other is the varmint rifle. I also have both rifles topped with Springfield Armory's 7.62 scopes. if someone knows what powder charge they use that might help. I tried to find out and couldn't so I bought about 1000 rds years ago
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