W760 for 308. 308, bolt action, using 168 SMK's.

Dec 2, 2011 路 I never used W760, heard and read different things, such as poor velocity with the . Maybe Sierra will not work in my rifle (Rem M70 SPS) and I have the NBT 70gr to try next (with Rem brass) but I am going to increase the load to 45. Although they may fit in the same burn rate catagory, they are in no way the same powder, and it is in no way safe to substitue W760 data for H4350 data. 7 grains W760 maximum load on a 24 inch test barrel. 308 (and . I also use Federal Match Grade Primers exclusively. 250. Bullet : . 5 or 6 rounds of ladder in one ragged hole and higher velocity than the adi. performs well with a variety of propellants. L6: 3. 0 2151 38. H4350 is a single base stick powder, where W760 is a double base ball powder. 8 2305 44 May 8, 2013 路 That same rifle and chamber had performed superbly with the apparently similar Viht N550. 1 % 42. 0 * MAX. 3C 2369 RL 15 38. I used 215M primers and settled on 45. 308 loads w/Hogden Varget powder? Find load data for Winchester 760 propellant by clicking the button "Loads for this Powder". Any thoughts would be appreciated. 1 day ago 路 馃搳 Smokeless Powder Comparison Mfg Chart - 1895Gunner. 30-30 Win. I believe from your description of events that you have a W760 tin that actually contains W748, for some unknown reason. I also use it in my 30-06 loads for my Garand's, 03's and 1917 Eddystone. 00 Twist 26" Scope: Bushnell DMRII 3. 5grs - 168gr BTHP 42. Seems to be overlooked these days but still darn good performer. 832 cm³ Cartridge O. 340 to 2. It's not a sexy "Enduron maximum extreme" powder but it's very good in many calibers, I've been messing around with it in 308 with 220 grain pills as well with decent results. Rifle FN Mauser custom, 24" barrel. W760 works great in the . May 15, 2020 路 Lots of . 308, there are a pile of powders that Sep 18, 2016 路 If you’re lucky enough to lay hands on either WCC 58 or WCC 60 match brass (the Holy Grail of . Found they did not group as well and seemed to drop off a bit faster than PSP bullets meant for the 308 W. Jul 27, 2020 路 Nice looking "Low Bar" Rifle! The reason I'm asking about this, besides word of mouth. The load recipes were so well known that you hardly had to do any load development. Actual burning rates can vary depending on the caliber, firearm, loading components and practices, as well as from powder lot to lot. That combo is like apple pie and ice cream. Announced in late 1979, it became available in two rifles in 1980. 260 and 142's. 4 and along with seating to see if it can group better. 30-06 ammunition is too warm for safe M1 pressures. 80". Nosler Ballistic Tips and very tight groups. I like W760 for 160gn+ bullets. I am using LVR for the 338 Federal pusting the 215 gr Swift Scirocco. I do have to add that that rifle shows higher pressure signs even with the anemic factory ammo. 308; someone says he had good results with a 30-06 (similar to 7. 260, 24" up to 28". Dec 12, 2016 路 130gn = W760 140gn = H4350. 30-06 with the shoulder set back and cut from 2. Mar 23, 2017 路 I haven't tried H4350 with a 165 gr. 5grs-2530fps; 46. 62x51mm NATO: Barrel Length versus Velocity (28″ to 16. 308 Win case line of cartridges. 308 load, great velocity over what I can get from W748(19. Jul 27, 2007 路 Actually, the question should be, does anyone use "this" powder since H414 and Winchester 760 are the very same powder. U. Velocity is only 2550 FPS from the 18. 7gr W760 in my single feed 230gr . H414, H4350, IMR 4350, IMR 4831, and W760 have long been used in . Never shot them past 300yds on paper or past 200yds on game as I like the 168gr vld or eldm for longer ranges from the 308. Dont shoot a 338, but do. 2879 54. Velocity from the 18. 0 grains of WW-748 and a 139 grain Hornady Spire Point. I also use it for my 7. 22-250 Remington, but in the . S. 30-06. , my pet load using WMR powder I use the WLR primer. They may be in makeup, but lots obviously differ quite a bit. com. Note: This table shows only approximate equivalent values within about 5%. Lyman states 65. Speer Hot-Core and if there has been any material change in velocity, neither I nor the deer that died have seen it. 4 6 2 R e d u ce d D rag Facto r™ 0 . The Lee Powder Measure uniformly throws charges from 2 to over 100 grains. killed a large cow elk with the 165gr ballistic tip h414 and CCI 250 primers. 338LM. W760/H414 (same powder) or 4350 behind a 168 TTSX or 168 TSX should hold MOA or better and will kill anything in lower 48, Copy Link to Clipboard Share Post on Twitter Mar 9, 2010 路 W-760 works great in 30/06, 270 Winchester and many other cartridges that use powders that are in the slower burning rates. 140gr Sierra SP and Hornady 139gr SP. I. bullet. L6: 2. Register. More about this powder: Winchester 760 is a ball powder designed to duplicate the 30-06 Springfield factory load ballistics. Nov 14, 2011 路 The best powders for the 308, 243 and 260 are Varget, H4895, IMR4895 and Benchmark pushing 150, 155 and 168 gr Sierra and Hornady HPBT Bullets. according to the one load/one caliber book I have. Feb 13, 2012 路 I'm going to load some 140 Accubonds with W760, WLRM. bullets, 57 grs of it with the Nosler 155 match bullets gives one hole groups at 100. Box Count: 50 Bullets, 100 Bullets, 500 Bullets Aug 10, 2012 路 They will never know the difference. Nov 4, 2004 路 Cartridge : . mag. 308 W case well. Am I going to lose too much velocity over the '06, or is the . I use more W-748 than any other powder , and have never usd anything but Winchester standard large rifle primers , they light first time every time , cold weather or warm ! Dec 17, 2013 路 I run lots of rifles+projectiles around the 2750 range. Almost always an accuracy point in my rifles. Apr 4, 2023 路 This powder provides optimal loading density in cartridges appropriate for the burn speed, which is ideal for high-BC heavy for caliber bullets in 223 Remington, 224 Valkyrie, 22-250 Remington, 308 Winchester, 30-06 and many more. Sep 23, 2009 路 I do have other powders on hand. both are ball powders in nearly the exact same place in the burn rate tables. 308, bolt action, using 168 SMK's. 308 Winchester is a delight to handload, and standard Large Rifle primers are proper for the round. 1 2151 39. 2C 2423 Powerpro 2000MR 39. 284". cartridge dimensions. 0gn water capacity case and Re17 is apparently right on the money - 1st equal MV (2,811 fps) with W760/H414, 102% fill-ratio, 100% charge burn. Jun 3, 2023 路 (. 308 with 180s a reasonable way to May 25, 2021 路 My favorite powder for the 7mm-08 with 120gr bullets is W760/H414, RL17, RL16, PP2000mr, and Big Game. 4 2182 39. eta: I use a LEE single stage for all my . 30-06 reloads. 30-06, due to the round’s slightly smaller case capacity and the rifling twist. Except for the IMR4166 the powders mentioned are ball powders and fit inside the . Winchester has long been famous for their ball powder lineup, with W748 and W760 being highly popular. 0 * 2812 ** Nosler 30-06 Sprg - 165/168 grain 30 Cal. Speer Hot-core, load sighted in at home was still spot on in the lower thirties up in northern Arizona. 308 winchester 7. 22-250 and for . 2909 55. 308 brass ever fabricated. From the Nosler Website (no bbl legnth given that I can see): 150gr and W760: 42grs-2500fps; 44grs-2600fps; (max)46gr-2700fps 150gr and H414: 44. Jan 18, 2014 路 Accurate 2460 for . Somewhere in the above paragraphs, a switched from discussing the M-2 to the M-80 cartridge. or slowing even further to a . 308) 150gr FMJ 44. May 23, 2012 路 Hi guys, My Brownells order arrived and I accidentally ordered the wrong primers. ). Accuracy was great. The chart also says IMR4895 and H4895 are "equivelent". 0 in the sierra I loaded the same set up noslers 40. 340 inch = 84. . HPBT both loads were in the ball park noslers 40. 308 Winchester case. Aug 27, 2014 路 I have several hundred rounds of 30-06 loaded in the late 80s and early 90s from when I was developing the most accurate loads for the Ruger. Sectional Density: 0. 0 2798 52. and in my 7x57 rifles with the Winchester WLR primer. 7 F Altitude 1312ft Humidity 73. bullet: Start: 52. Shop smokeless powder for sale by quantity, type, or brand here. A. it could be chambered, the popularity steadily grew. Given 2 box's of 90 gr pills for the 270. L. (just under 1 inch groups of 5 shots at 100 yds. 308 Winchester match brass), save them for the long distance loads referenced below. Nov 11, 2011 路 I used to use H414/W760 in some handloads with 150 grain bullets in a . 015 inches, and maximum overall cartridge length was reduced from 3. 47 grains in my 30-06 with 150 grains interlocks is very accurate. Feb 17, 2009 路 In both my 24" and 26" 308 barrels, with both 175smk and 178hpbt, 8208 showed pressure early. 308 I'd find it hard to beat that IMR-4895. When I get into the 95 and 100 grain bullets, I usually find another powder that is a little better. If you want a "Thumper" consider . 308 running. Author. 270 has got to be the best deer caliber going. Others out there could work equally as well also, RX19, RX22, H414/WW760 (same powder), VV150/550, VV160/560. Feb 12, 2020 路 A guide to choosing powder I learned many years ago was to look at the recommended powder's and try the one's that give the most velocity with about 90% case of powder. 5-21x50 Temp: 83. All major U. I have yet to try it though. 64 ml (56 grains) of cartridge case capacity. 0 * 2717 RL17 57. The RL17 load was with 140gr Nosler partitions at 2901 FPS And Sd of 8. Oct 15, 2019 路 In this climate of shortages, finding a good powder for a . 5-2570fps; (max)48. 800 inch or 71. Since Hodgdon has taken over manufacture of Winchester 760, their H414 is suppose to be the same powder. Military ammunition for the Garand was loaded with bullets in the 150- to 172-grain range at mild . 2 gr Varg 160 Speer Hotcor and 41. Both are ball powders with burn rates similar to the various 4350s. 308 150 grains Mensaje por Ivael Tercero » Dom Sep 25, 2022 10:28 am Lo recuerdo perfectamente que el de la firma primero fue thehunter, tampoco nos tome de bóludos que no nos acordamos lo que pasó hace 15 días Nov 24, 2008 路 I like the . I shot match tuned . Search. I would like to know what the starting grains and max grains are for say Varget and IMR 4064. 62x51mm NATO), the 308 Winchester has gained universal acceptance amongst In 1980 Remington did the obvious and designed a 7mm cartridge based on a necked-down . Again the Winchester 760 Smokeless Powder 1 Lb by HODGDON , IMR & WINCHESTERCombine Winchester components with 760 to duplicate 30-06 Springfield factory load ballistics. I'm using 44gr reloader 15 and getting 2580 fps. In a 22" Ruger 77 I get 2700fps and it is super accurate. 308, 165, Swift Scirocco Useable Case Capaci: 59. 12 mm Barrel Length : 22. brass , can’t find my H2O capacity on them. 9 2341 H4895 31. Do a QuickLOAD propellant table run for 308 with this bullet at 2. 0 gr W760 130 Speer and 38. George S. Winchester 760 Rifle Powder 1lb. Aug 8, 2013 路 W760/110 gr. 308 Winchester, I used a Winchester Model 70 in '06 (initially with LC61 M72 Match ammo) for 2 years. May 15, 2020 路 Hello all I have a new to me 308 win with 20 inch barrel and I've already done load work for it in 152 grain hammers and 168 grain amaxs but would like to try some eld x and couple other heavy bullets and I'm not sure what powder would be best for the shorter barrel. 9 @ I think 40. 308sniper147 Sergeant. Just used the 180 gr. Ramshot TAC and Big Game, Winchester W748 and W760 (H-414 is the same powder as W760 with a different label on the bottle) also work well. Nov 3, 2010 路 If you are only talking 165 grain bullets for the '06, and 150s for the . 308 Winchester - Published Manufacturer Loading Data Shellholders: Hornady #1 W760 56. 338lm? I appreciate all comments. Aug 28, 2012 路 I have found Benchmark to be the best for accuracy with 139gn SST's. Mar 1, 2017 路 For an '06 bolt gun, IMR4350 is usually hard to beat. Elk went maybe 30 yards, laid down and died. 308 Winchester maximum C. 48grs was 2960s and on the warm side. MAP is 52,000 cup. I am seriously considering getting W760 myself. 308 Semi-Auto Rifles. 760 has ideal flow characteristics that give it an advantage over other propellants with similar burn rates. Loved that set-up and successfully duplicating the M72 ammo but, the . 308 W is easier than most others. Jun 18, 2022 路 Winchester 760 is a ball powder designed to duplicate the 30-06 Springfield factory load ballistics. May 3, 2013 路 Varget, IMR-4895, and IMR-4064 are good general purpose propellants for . Tundragriz; Thank for filling in the gaps in the W760 saga. [9] The exterior shape of the case was designed to promote reliable case feeding and extraction in bolt-action rifles and machine guns alike, under extreme conditions. My recollection is that it gives right around 2800 in a my 24" barrel Steyr. It has accounted for 3 deer and 2 bears with aplomb, and i have not seen any reason to look elsewhere yet Sep 5, 2017 路 IMR4350 is a very versatile powder and is perfectly suitable for the . I once bought a sealed tin of H1000. 2 gr IMR 4064 (same hole accuracy) 120 NBT and 45. Full Member. 30-06 with high BC 165s and 168s, I could see some warm varmint hunts (. P. Jul 6, 2011 1,053 84 Outer Banks NC. The powders I typically use are 4350 and 4831. level requires switching to relatively fast-burning propellants. Fredrich Olsen, who soon received U. Weight (grains) 165 Gr. Being that I already load a lot of 168 SMK's I'm looking for some powder recommendations for a load with 180 grain Hornady RN bullets. Jul 4, 2008 路 When I loaded 7mm/08 I had good results with W760 or H414 (said to be surplus W760). 8 2133 35. Jun 14, 2018 路 Really well in the one 308 that we tried it in, did a ladder test with 2208 or 2209 I don't recall now and a ladder with H414. Speer Hot-Core for 2550 FPS from a rifle with 18. Lapua cases which run a little heavier than domestic. SST's until a friend turned me onto Varget, es/sd #'s dropped way down and the cartridge picked up a little velocity- win win. I leave this Dillon 650 Press set for the 308 and all its family of calibers. Velocity is 2640 FPSat 50,000 C. Max: 54. Greg Jun 7, 2018 路 I will have to try magnum primers with ball powders. 5 of w760 with Hornady 130 interlocks for 3030 fps. ELD-X bullet) on Sept 12th, 2018, and shot them on the 13th, temp was 70 degrees, humidity 86%, and elevation is The ballistic performance on hand loading brass for muzzle velocity on 120 grain w/39. CAUTION: Figures exceed maximum and minimum recommended loads Combine Winchester components with 760 to duplicate 30-06 Springfield factory load ballistics. 308. May 25, 2005 路 Plus, I have found the W748 and W760 powders to be more available (from the distributor; I buy direct from the Hodgdon site). 0C 2334 IMR 4064 35. 308 Winchester was "soup de jour" at the time and so I went. I've never loaded for a 6mm Remington but H414/Win. In the other hand I have loaded for . 4 2315 Varget 35. 358 Win, also a . 494 to 2. Metering was better than Varget, but not good. The 338 will usually give 2700 w/250gr. I am surprised that H380 is still made; it is a popular powder for the . 308 2460 accurate powder 3. It worked well but as has been mentioned, pressures topped out before book max was reached when using the hotter Apr 5, 2014 路 The load is 49. 5-2610fps Feb 5, 2019 路 I use 47. IMR 4166 is also a possibility. 5″) Introduction Released by Winchester in 1952 (and adopted by NATO in 1954 as the 7. With Nosler 140 ABs and BTs I use 45-46 grains loading to 2. 760 is worth a try. Feb 3, 2013 路 I need to find reloading data (min/max w/velocities) for Winchester 760 powder and Hornady 168gr A-Max, so I can load it safely for 308. This brass has the best internal case capacity and wall thickness consistency of any . 0% of nominal charge. 300 Win. 308 Winchester — my rifle loves H380 and a 165-grain Sierra GameKing hollow-point boat-tail — and in the . 250, 260 and 270 grain bullets. Oct 17, 2012 路 Copying the . Re: Best powder for 120-140 grain bullets 7mm-08 My impression from all this is that like the . 5 grains which gave a tick above 2500 fps and excellent accuracy. When using a a Winchester WLRM magnum primer, accuracy just flat out goes to hell. 5 = 4. I've had good success with it in both a 222 Remington and in a 308 Winchester. But since I have used this powder for . May 16, 2016 路 I went and dug through my notes for when I got my first 7-08. 7 2136 36. I note in the Speer #14 manual that under the 7-08 they list the same powder charge (start and max) for both powders for the 115, 130 and 160 gr bullets (of all designs) but a difference of 2 and 3 grains, respectively, for the 140 and 175 gr bullets. Jul 25, 2018 路 The 7mm-08 is one of them. W760 has seen only use in my 308 and 30-06. Nov 4, 2004 路 My pet load for the . 3002 ** 61. 5grs of W760 running just above 2800fps. 30-06 with 150-155 gr. 308 W. 248. The 308 is also the most popular national match course cartridge in use today and with the wide range of Hornady 30 caliber bullets, it makes an excellent all around North American big game cartridge. 308 case derivative. I started with Hornady 139gr BTSP and necked down 308 Fed. In order to participate in the GunBroker Member Nov 2, 2010 路 I use a lot of W760 in my pet load for the . 0 2196 42. 375" with that Sierra bullet and a 30-06 custom mauser I have that also has a 1 in 12" twist is still shootin at 1. With a 3x9 scope, from the bench, I was in MOA territory. , the 7 mm-08 Rem. Would the170 gr. What do you think? . 165gr. Feb 15, 2023 路 It likes H-4350 best, but H-4831 and H-4831SC are good powders (a tad slower velocities, but better, I think, accuracy wise), and I'm preparing to develop a load for 140gr and W748 or W760. Apr 12, 2012 路 My pet load for one of my . Sep 21, 2021 路 The M1 Garand was described by Gen. Like any ball powder, stay away from light loads to insure good case density and use mag primer in accordance to load data. Mar 8, 2022 路 Performance Results. Barnes sent me data with a minimum load of 67gr and 3100fps. If this is a hunting load you gain very little for the last 100fps if you loose accuracy. Aug 8, 2016 路 On the order of the difference of the 308/30-06. Date within. Meters well and also performs decent on the low end of charge weights for reduced power loads I plan on starting my 12yo with. I use CCI-250's I don't really use much W760. 75" bbl). 308") Ac c u Bo nd® Lo n g R an g e 0 . 8" OAL in remington cases. All of these rounds were loaded with 58g of W760 (168g BTHP bullets). H414 really shine in cartridges like 7x57, but in 308 you are running higher pressures to achieve the same velocity as varget. 260 Rem, another old friend of mine. The GMX bullet dropped the bear dead right there. 62x54r, . 308 loads. Aug 1, 2021 路 That's the same as what I load for a mates 270, think it's 55. Mag. 3 2307 H335 35. 6 gr Varg 120 TTSX and 48. I tried it (H414) last week with 180’s partition protected points, worked real well. I use a lot of AA2700 and when I compare my loads (old lot of 2700) to the listings for the other two they are very close in recommended weights and velocities. 0 grs of W760 Winchester Smokeless Powders have been around since the late 1800s. 530 @ 2680 fps and above . Feb 19, 2015 #2 Wyo7200 Handloader. 308 and 30-06 and check the powder weights of each round Feb 10, 2017 路 I stepped forward and fired my . I use that for my M-118 Match Loads in the . My rifle is a . Also FWIW, the W760 falls neatly into the selections that can be used for the . Using 58 grains of W760 in the . 810 0. I tried H414/W760 Sep 10, 2017 路 H414 (W760) is an excellent powder for full-power hunting loads with medium weight bullets in the . 308 Garands in NRA Highpower for 6 years and made Expert with it. First time reloader here - Can I still use the magnum primers for . This is great for more successful hunting and target shooting, but it’s also ethically important for hunters. 308 does . I just got this one a couple of weeks ago and I'm trying to find a good load for it. Minuteman. It is well under MOA and goes 3275fps IIRC. 4 For comparison, let's do the same for a 58. W760 Oct 24, 2016 路 After cutting my teeth in NRA High Power Rifle Silhouette with a Mexican Mauser sporter in . Apr 22, 2010 路 From years of shooting a 308 I have found that with it's case size you really don't loose all that much velocity when you shorten the barrel a lot compared to larger cases. W760 in a 30-06 pushes the 165 gr. Dec 24, 2006 路 (SAAMI) Bullet : . Recently I've seen the new powders go over 2900 w/250's, but 2850 is all I need or want in a 9 lb rifle. (Steve Gash photo) The . Home. 0 MAX. It ticks every box. It's a very fussy rifle and only one load shoots worth spit, the 165 gr. Bolt was stiff on opening. When I was shooting with it regularly, I used TAC in 308 with 150/155gr bullets, Big Game with 168/175's and Hunter with . 308's uses w760 and the 165 gr. Mar 2, 2020 路 Looking for load ideas for my next project: a 12. 0 gr IMR 4350 145 Speer Hotcor and 42. What does Quickload say? Thanks, P . Varget was good for over 100fps more with both bullets in both barrels. Thread starter 308sniper147; Start date Jan 18, 2014; Tags. All were one shot kills. 30-30 or your 7×57 at modest pressures, as is common, you get a smaller charge weight difference between IMR3031 and IMR4064 than you would loading a 308 Win to near full pressure with the two powders. Speer Hor core over 49. BT and sierra 85 Gr. I've used 414 as my main 7mm-08 powder, with 140 gr bullets, for nearly 30 years. With ideal flow characteristics that give 760 an advantage over other propellants with similar burn rates, it is recommended as for 22-250 Remington, 300 Winchester Magnum and 300 WSM. /2961 FPS/44,800 C. 021 grain H2O = 3. Nov 6, 2011 路 Re: IMR 4895 Loads for . Powder equivalents. P. Pretty bad temperature sensetivity. 2 gr H4895 (tender load) 130 Speer and 40. 8 The PP2000MR was 2910 FPS using 140gr Accubonds. Don't know if the newer lots are the same. The 150 and 165 grain bullets work well in the . and up bullets in the . Product Details. Oct 3, 2022 路 The . Rifle: McMillan Tac-308 Schneider 11. Patent #2,027,114, issued to Western Cartridge as “Manufacture of Smokeless Powders. I would just use a good cup and core bullet meant to be used in the 308/ 3006 family. 5" barrel and that same load from a 22" barreled Winchester M70 is 2610 FPS. One was the Model 700 Varmint Special with a 24-inch heavy barrel. There are stick powders that simply shine better. 035" and a maximum cartridge length of 2. T3, 22 7/16" barrel. I would like to try and stay with the list below because it is the data in Nosler's book: IMR 4895 IMR4350 IMR4064 H4895 RL15 H414 W760 Big Game Jan 25, 2022 路 I cannot list any experiences with CFE223. of W760, Winchester brass and standard, no magnum primer and the 165 gr. I've been using them in my 30-06 with good results and was hoping this would translate over to the 308. Couldn't find much on this powder with the . 308, 7. Feb 24, 2013 路 H414, W760 and H380 are some old school powders, folks swear by them because they have been been successful for so many years (before the extreme powers became popular). Aug 27, 2010 路 Like its parent cartridge, the . 308, you need a solid optic. Velocities are only a bit slower than the . 308 using the 178 gr. 5" barrel. e. Here's some info on a 15" . I found ball powders or extruded with short kernals to be the easiest to work with. he loads were accurate enough but that powder is IMHO a bit too slow for the . Jan 1, 2021 路 Re: 760 powder in 308. W760 (CAUTION, MAX LOAD IN WINCHESTER DATA SHEET #15) Winchester brass and WLR primer. 2 2082 34. Speer Hot Core over a max load of W760. I've never shot a 7mm-08 but is a 308 case and smaller bore Powder's that work for the 308 should work for it. Very early. For the record, the deer invovled were shot at distances ranging from about 35 feet to 250 yards. a lot in a light easy to handle carbine, one of mine being a Ruger M77 RSI with 18. A good scope will help you get better accuracy at longer ranges. The same load in a custom Mauser 7x57 would lock up the bolt. The correct bullet diameter is . On WMR, as someone has mentioned it, I've worked up top loads with WMR in the . I am assuming that this is with commercial cases, given that there is a warning NOT to use maximum data with mil-spec cases due to smaller internal capacity. 308 Win. bullet as of yet in my 30-06 but two years ago I shot a cow elk with the 165 gr. I've never reloaded for a 308. 308, but they can be blamed on the early Nosler Ballistic Tip bullets. That behavior also translates to good temperature immunity. I have since decided the . 308 rifle is perfect for you? Check out the 6 Best . that being said would I be better off sticking with the lighter bullets. Speer Hot Core. 30-30 ammo is only about half compared to the . 84 mm Barrel Length : 22. 760 is recommended as an excellent choice for 22-250 Remington, 300 Winchester Magnum, as well as 300 WSM. I'm going to try the 150 gr Hornady interbonds first and see how they work out. AccuBond to 2880 FPS with good accuracy. At the time the 7mm-308 wildcat was popular among metallic silhouette competitors, and many of their custom rifles were heavy-barrel jobs on Model 700 actions. This has happened in other powders, too. Aug 20, 2014 565 0. If push comes to shove I can use the IMR 4895, once I run out of SMK's and W760. 30-06; the manual called for standard but since those are ball powders and (Hunter is as well I believe) the Magnum caps give better ignition I used CCI 250s. 62mm NATO M-80 rounds (147 grain). 0 gr Varget 1st 5 shots Jul 29, 2018 路 As such, the following confuses me (all w760 with a 160gr ttsx unless otherwise stated): Hornady has data for 150gr and 170gr interlocks both starting at about 60gr of w760 as their minimum loads with velocities of 2800 and 2600 FPS respectively. W748 has somewhat similar characteristics, and is reported to be better suited to the lighter weights (110gr and up to 150gr). It is much closer to IMR4350 in burn rate than IMR4064 or 4895, so I don't consider it a ideal choice for M1 loads. Winchester 760 is ball powder designed to duplicate the 30-06 Springfield factory load ballistics. Jan Dec 21, 2021 路 In spite of the temperature issues, it’s accurate, not only in the . But I’ve seen lots of 7 mm bullets sent on their way with W760 at minus 30 to 80 I've been using W760 for almost 30 years now and have just used the standard Winchester primers. Aug 2, 2023 路 Need inspiration on which . 308 to my immediate benefit. 308 Remington Model 7 synthetic 20" 1:10" twist barrel, I bought 2 boxes of item number 80994 lot number 3173445 (Which is the Precision Hunter in . ’s popularity is well deserved; it is a potent and versatile round. 75 accuracy if 1/2 moa 2850 is 1000lb at 800 yards, ~6,00 accuracy if 3/4 moa I'll take accuracy any day of the week. However, when I looked up loads using W760, 150gr bullets, I was surprised to find that the listed "starting" and "maximum" values were significantly above all of the data sources I had been using for years, Hornady (older manual), Lee Precision (packaged with their dies), and to double check myself I also went to Handloads. 308 Win family of cartridges. 0 2907 ** 59. I worked up to the max load with W760 and the 165 gr. Nov 4, 2004 路 w760 and h414 with magnum primers can give great accuracy and velocity with 150gr and 165gr weights in the 30-06. 900" COAL in a 56. 5 grains of W760 Powder is 2,500 ft/s, and 3,000 ft/s with 49. I never bothered to use magnum primers in 308 size cartridges before. Bullet entered in the ribs on the right side and destroyed the left lung. May 15, 2013 路 Has anyone here used W760 for 308? What are your opinions? Log in. Shoot the 270 & 308 & 300 WM. Jan 6, 2018 路 308 Winchester / 7. RBR = MV*D^2/PW = 2425*. Midsouth offers a variety reloading powders in container sizes from 1 pound to 8 pounds. Nov 4, 2004 路 The fastest load in Nosler #5 is a 130 grain Nosler bullet on top of 54 grains of W760 getting 3158 fps! I should say that should do the trick. It can be difficult to get enough extruded powder of the correct burn rate jammed into those little cases. 5 0 5 B A R E L en g Feb 14, 2021 路 The 180gr hornady sst or 180gr nosler ballistic tips are my "woods load" from my 20" 308 ar10. 5 2 5 B allistic Tip ® 0 . data, the theoretical recoil of the reduced-performance handloads is reduced by approximately one-half to two-thirds. My go-to load in the 7mm-08 since acquiring my first (a Remington Model Seven) back in 1991 has been 43. Sp Load . 308 based cartridges from . 308 Winchester Bullet I swage myself. 0 2782 53. Then again, someone said they were using in their 338, and 308. Jul 31, 2013 路 I rate TAC on a par (burn rate) with W748, Big Game with W760/H-414, and Hunter with H-4350. and the 130 BTs . of Examples: Monday, today, last week, Mar 26, 3/26/04. I have been hearing a lot of good things about Reloder 15 as well for the 308. 760 in recommended as an excellent choice for 22-250 Remington, 300 Winchster Magnum, as well as 300 WSM. 30-06 with medium burning rifle powders, while the slower burning powders offer the best performance with 180 grain and heavier bullets. 308 Winchester Powder Minimum Maximum Charge (grains) Velocity (fps) Charge (grains) Velocity (fps) Benchmark 31. bullet blow up on game ? Jul 10, 2013 路 I think W760 or H414 is too slow for the . Aug 6, 2012 路 So the 30-06 is just fine at 2400 FPS but a . 375 Ruger. In fact I suspect even a bit slower powder's will work. i had good results with w760 when h414 was not available . Devastating on whitetail in the thick woods of WV. Got Federal Large Magnum Rifle Primers (#215) instead of the regular-large. 03928807601. 62x54r), also that this powder likes magnum primers but that's about it. Discussion DPMS LR-308 handloads. Thu 308, as a rule, is not finicky as to the type of powder that Jan 25, 2013 路 W760 is reported as somewhat better suited to bullets 150gr and up (308). . 145 LRX and 42. I know it was a bullet problem, but it made me lose confidence in my . I have used it in the 308 Winchester. I used to run W760 and IMR4064 in my . Aug 27, 2013 路 30/30 bullets in the 308 I tried reloading the speer 170 bullets in the 308 W. To get the most out of your . 308 When the M14 was king of Highpower competition, 4064 and 4895 were THE go to powders. May 7, 2015 路 Kind of the same deal using W760 in a load for my . 320 @ 1300 fps and below. 5 gr Varg (tender load) 7mm-08 Remington Apr 20, 2006 路 I've used 760 powder for reloading for a 243and 270 and have had excellent results. I also use Winchester's discontinued WMR powder in a . In my . bullet where the Norma is 2800-2850. Feb 10, 2018 路 44. though w760 and h414 are different powders, they are very simular. The . Dec 5, 2019 路 W760 is my go to powder for the 243. with the standard Winchester primers. Re: Best 7mm-08 load with 120 grain BT Aug 16, 2021 路 Several years ago HandLoader magazine ran an article on Accurate powders and stated that AA2700, H414 and W760 were the same powder. 8208 is too fast for the ~175gr bullets in a longish barrel bolt action 308. 308W's with complete satisfaction: IMR 8208 (extruded, single base) CFE 223 (ball) IMR, H 4895 (extruded, single base)) IMR 4064 (extruded, single base) RL 15 (extruded, double base) VARGET (extruded, single base) 2000 MR (ball) RS TAC (ball) Start And more FWIW on "load data", as well as H414 and W760 being indentical. IMR 4064 ,BLC2 W760,H335 AND H380. Jan 8, 2015 路 So if you are loading your . I have used these powders with 150-155 bullets in my . ! I do use W760 in my 7mm-08 and it works great with the Speer 145 Gr. All dimensions in millimeters (mm) and inches. 22-. H4350 has performed superbly in my 30-06 hunting loads. 6 2203 A-2230 32. They are very coveted and amazing to work with! Feb 5, 2005 路 Hodgdon publishes loading data for the single-shot pistol shooters - T/C Encore handguns and the various bolt-action hunting handguns. I use IMR 4895 for all my 308 loading for the simple reason that I came into a boat load of it from pulled down military ammo YEARS ago FREE. 8 mm Powder : Hodgdon VARGET Predicted data by increasing and decreasing the given charge, incremented in steps of 2. Minuteman May 26, 2013 路 W-760 in 308 with 150 gr FMJ Handloading, Reloading, and Bullet Casting Aug 9, 2008 路 Ive used W760 in a 6mm rem. 0 inch = 558. Jul 28, 2009 路 No, I mean the same exact powder, just like H110/W296, W231/HP-38. PowerstrokeOBX Gunpowder Addict. 7 2235 H322 30. It might be marginal for 180 gr. 0 grain load of 7828 providing 2476 fps: We know that 49. 22-250) or antelope hunts (the 06). 5gr for ~2660-2670fps. 1gr (MAX) of W760 for 2,700fps and 40,500 CUP of pressure. I have never had a case high temps affecting my loads, but then I rarely shoot the 243 in hot weather, as I use it strictly for deer and coyote hunting. 30-06 is offered in a wide variety of rifles. 5" or so but it was windy that day. Nov 4, 2022 路 My goto for 308 is a 165 Nosler BT over 45gr of Varget. Sep 13, 2017 路 The max load with W760 gave 2800 FPS with the 140 gr. 308, as well as 168 and 173 grain M-72 Match loads in the . Sep 24, 2022 路 Re: W760 y . 4 gr Varg 120 NBT and 35. Of course, the recoil generated by factory or full-power . 62x51 18″ barrel 7. But can't find anyone that has Really sat down and worked up loads for any of these. Accurately reload rifle and pistol cases with the Lee Perfect Powder Measure. 5grs For me, in my Rem 700 26" HB Varmint and AR10 18" HB there is no noticeable difference in accuracy out to 200yrds. The case was based on the . Aug 2, 2019 路 W748 is the only Winchester spherical I use any more - primarily in the . 308 Winchester has 3. 5" . Nov 29, 2009 路 Just in the process of working up some loads for my 375 H&H and was wondering if there is much difference in these powders particularly for lighter projectile weights i. 308 is 49. The 7mm-08 is used for big game hunting, along with being popular with enthusiasts for shooting competitions for its accuracy on target placement. 300 WSM propels 150-grain bullets to Nov 24, 2012 路 Waldo, W760 and H414 are the same exact powder. Any updates Chief? I got some data that might help you out with deciding to push the envelope. ammunition manufacturers offer 7mm-08 factory loads. 308 Winchester that I lifted right from Hodgdon's manual: 150 gr: start = 44 Varget for 2522 fps, max = 47 Varget for 2675 fps 165 gr: start = 42 Varget for 2384 fps, max = 46 Varget for 2576 fps 180 gr: start = 41 Varget for 2274 fps Jul 15, 2020 路 The W760 was diffently a Max load, but it was also very accurate. I'm going to try some 200MR and RSM Hunter ; both powders I haven't load tested. 8 mm Powder : Winchester 760 Predicted data by increasing and decreasing the given charge, incremented in steps of 1. The new Remington 7mm-08 specified a maximum case length of 2. A 165 gr. WARNING: This product can expose you to Lead, which […] i havent tried any 165's in my 300 wsm montana yet but it reallylikes 67gr of W760 and the 150 nps. After the first 3 shots with the 414 I could see it was the powder for it. 308^2/52. 440 between 1300 and 2680 fps . ” Feb 16, 2015 路 Yes and W760's evil twin H414. I already have min/max w/velocities for Winchester 760 and Sierra 168gr SMK. 30-06 data for H414/W760. 5" barrel and 2610 FPS in a rifle with 22" barrel. 223). Barrel lengths for the . Settled on 46. 308 Winchester was introduced in 1952 in the Model 70 bolt-action rifle, with the Model 88 lever-action and Model 100 autoloading rifles offered in 1955 and 1961, respectively. Thicker brass like 308 Lapua or FC ought to be backed off to ~40. 3 2049 33. 0 using W760 and about the same in the sierra : Mar 12, 2011 路 I have often heard that H414 and W760 are about, or more or less, the same powder. 0 gr. (. Customers that have shot Winchester factory loaded ammunition know that quality of Nov 26, 2016 路 I have loaded H414/W760 for years and never had an issue, but I tend to shoot in the fall mostly and near dawn in the summer before the range gets populated, so I have never had an issue. Sep 15, 2010 路 My range day using the W760 was excellent and I shot IMR 4350 with both noslers 95 Gr. 30-'06, 7. 4 W760 (One book/one caliber indicates 45. 0gr/2878 FPS/39,900 C. I wouldn't recommend it for normal . I use it for everything between 58 to 90 grain. 4 as max load) Fed 210M Group was around 1. Patton as “the greatest battle implement ever devised!” That might be true, but while it is rugged and reliable, the gas-operated semiautomatic rifle is peculiar when it comes to the ammunition it likes. 62x54R, and even . 243 to . Now it's been said that a 30-06 with a 1 in 12" twist will not stabilize a 220 gr. 25" at 200 yards. and . My go to 7-08 load is the Nosler HBT 120g bullet, H414/W760 powders. H414 and W760 are the exact same powder marketed by different names by Hodgdon brand and Winchester brand that are collectively distributed by Hodgdon Powder Company. 308 Winchester velocities, and most commercial . 62x51 20″ barrel 30-06 springfield 300 prc (new) 30-378 weatherby 300 h&h magnum 300 remington short action utlra mag 300 norma magnum (new) 300 winchester magnum (new) 300 wsm 300 weatherby magnum 300 remington ultra magnum (new) Jun 19, 2021 路 Rifle sights adjusted for 200 Yards using a 175 Grain RBT . 308 with 165 gr. ) In 1929, Western Cartridge Company hired Dr. Aside from burning dirty and some temp sensitivity I've noted with some big temp swings, great powder for the 7-08. Loading a 165 grain Nosler over 59 grains of H4350, I achieved 2,940 fps with a standard deviation of 9. 4 9 0 C u sto m C o m p e titio n ® 0 . Ballistic Coefficients and Velocity Ranges. 308 that's only 90 FPS slower is no good? Gimme a break. I shot two rounds of the 35 Grain W760 loads and had both impact on the card board at 7 O’clock about 12 inches or so below the Black Bull on the 8x12 copy paper printed target. Aug 22, 2011 路 It is a good powder for the 30/06, but too slow for the operating rod of the Garand (as you indicated by going to 4895). There are three ways to solve the problem: Shoot military ammunition, handload appropriate ammunition or install a gas-port plug with a smaller The . 5" RSI barrel is 2550 FPS and the load does 2610 FPS from the 22" barrel of a Winchester M70. (I had a couple of bad experiences with the . also Feb 3, 2008 路 According to Lee's 2nd edition, you can load a 150gr bullet with 50. My . 270 Win. In my experience it betters the 4350’s with 150 grain bullets in the 30-06. 308, 150, Nosler BalSilTip 51150 Cartridge O. Nosler AccuBond using W760 and the elk died. Repurposing Surplus Brass T he supply of new cases for handloading remains erratic Apr 23, 2013 路 I've not tried W748 in the 7mm-08 , but it's the cat's pajamas for the . 2750 is 1000lb at 750 yards, ~3. 0 inch or 558. It is VERY temp sensitive and doesn't throw worth a damn compared to W748. May 15, 2020 路 W760 will do nice job for 150-180 and provide good accuracy. I was. W-760 is close to the burning speed of IMR 4350. Jan 4, 2011 路 Compared to full-power . 0 2655 RL22 63. Will also be trying something lighter, likely 125's. Nov 25, 2015 路 Which powders should I try from the list below for a 7mm-08 with a 20inch barrel using 140 grain accubonds? (I have already tried varget). 308 and 150 and lighter for . 7 of w760 for 2985 FPS. Win 748 is another, most bullets for . vozlza qvmegp bsuu mytt tlili lrgoe xmuvi cyn yrqmm crlw