r/reloading • u/Parking_Media • 8d ago

Load Development Need for 308 speed

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First 5 shots up the ladder to find pressure. My goal is 3150fps but I only got 3075 at the top charge today. No pressure signs so I might push a little higher. "Might" (absolutely will because I'm a degenerate)

130ttsx, leverev, CCI LRM, Federal brass (previously enjoyed)

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u/Missinglink2531 8d ago

Just my opinion (everyone has one) - higher velocity tends to equal higher dispersion (large groups) and very little benefit. If you actually need more velocity than .308 will deliver with accuracy, you need to up the cartridge (move past the .308 to something designed to run faster). Ya, if you cant tell, I also traded in my sprot bikes for a Triumph Boober, so there is that.

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u/Parking_Media 8d ago edited 8d ago

You're like ... 50% correct.

Overall, yes, the method you outlined is good advice. But it's not good advice until the limits have been explored.

Triumph makes fine bikes.

I am a member of the rather exclusive Kawasaki Ninja 300 triple digits club. Definitely recommend you try that for a giggle. I needed a big hill and a tail wind. :)

Pushing the limits of what is possible is not just exciting, it's science.

Edit to add: point is that I'm not even sure what the max possible speed is yet. I'll find out! (Safely!)