Anyone use Ramshot Tac or Big Game powder in .308 loads

[Redneck with a 40]

If so, how's it perform compared to other good powders, such as Varget, H-4895, IMR 4064 and 4895, or Reloader 15?

 

[fitz47]

I have used TAC in my semi-auto rifle /147 gr FMJBT BULLET CCI #34 primer and Federal brass at approx 2700fps Using RAM SHOT loading data TAC works very well and compared to some milsurp powders it burns very clean

 

[NCsmitty]

I don't use it, but for comparison, TAC is close to H4895 in burn rate and according to Ramshot's load site, gives good velocity with the 150gr and lighter bullets.
Big Game powder is slower burning and is close to Rel-15 for burn rate. It works well for 165-180gr by giving good velocity.
Noticeably lower priced than Alliant or Hodgdon powders, they could be a good alternative to try.
Check out the burn rate chart and the load data at Ramshot's site.

http://www.ramshot.com/powders/

NCsmitty

 

[ArkansasFatboy]

I have tried TAC in my .308 loaded behind 165gr nosler ballistic tip. Accuracy was good but not as good as varget in my rifle. On the plus side Tac meters very well and is very clean in my experience.

 

[Redneck with a 40]

Right now I'm loading my 150 grain .308 loads with H-4895, I'm getting very good performance. I'm about to start loading 168 grain matchkings and am trying to decide on a powder. I know H-4895 will work just fine, but I'm looking for optimum performance. Right now, I'm leaning towards Reloader 15.

 

[jimmertoons]

I use TAC for both 308 and 30-06. Meters well, and gives decent accuracy out of my FAL. I use 42.5g TAC, CCI34 primers under 147g fmj surplus bullets for 308. I also get very good accuracy out of my Ishpore 2A with that load. I load with a Hornady Projector progressive, so like the easy metering.