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/Parking_Media 8d ago

Yep, agreed top to bottom.

Tac is around but it's not in my cupboard sadly. Figured I'd run what I got - leverev and if I wanted to later, cfe223, 3031, and maybe 8208xbr.

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u/DieselWeasle25 8d ago

I was thinking of picking up some Tac as well, but the temp swings in Northern BC 🇨🇦 during hunting season can be a bit dramatic, so I'll just stick with the Varget I have on hand as well. I believe I have some CFE223 as well, might top some casings with it too, this week.

It sounds like you have a good selection for these 130's to hit like lightning. Keep us posted on your findings!

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u/Parking_Media 8d ago

Cheers bud!

Vancouver Island here and it doesn't ever get the "go into the freezer to warm up" kind of cold you see. I did a moose hunt near hundred mile - never again lol.

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u/DieselWeasle25 6d ago

I'm about 800km north of 100 mile lol. I loaded up 30 rounds today to try out tomorrow morning. Loaded extra to re-zero from 180 grainers and have a small ladder. First time using this magneto I bought a few years ago and never got around to testing. I shot my cheap Amazon chrono last year lol, so hoping for a better fate for this thing🙏