How do you go about finding best load for your Gun (.308)

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When it comes to precision shooting and tight groups, the common school of thought is that every rifle has a particular load, both in bullet weight, and powder charge, which will attain the highest degree of accuracy.

http://www.accuratearmsva.com/html/accurizing.html

Exactly how does one go about developing the best load for a particular rifle? Is there a scientific process that is commonly followed? Or is it more like Poke-N-Hope?
 
I would say that you should state exactly what gun you're using,barrel lenth, twist,etc, then ask here what has worked for others with the same gun. With the field narrowed a bit, THEN start experimenting.
 
i work up handloads for mine. i don't know if it is a 'scientific' process or not, but it is pretty exacting and is certainly not poke-n-hope.

if you have to use factory loads, just buy a box of each and find what shoots best to the range you want to know about.
 
Hey JP.. yeah I wasn't sure which section would be better to post in but maybe I'll repost in the handload section.

FWIW.. I did post specifically for my gun a few weeks ago w/ no response. It's a PTR MSG91 and I will be hand loading for it. Chambered in .308, 18" fluted barrel, I don't recall the twist right now but I'll double check.
 
rl-15, 165 hornadys, winchester cases, and whatever primers you have on hand will be a good starting point...
 
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