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Hey guys
The T3 is off getting the chop to 16''...
Planning on running the 125gn Accubonds over H335, hear this should work well in the 308.
Just wondering what charge weights people are using with this combo? I see Nosler lists a book max of 46.5gn H335 for the 125AB, however the listed velocity is 2990FPS? But in a 24'' test barrel?
What are people using in the 16" barrels?
Cheers
14 Inch barrel. DPT Supp with couple extra baffles (SS Ones) Same recipe nice fast load... Details at home I ll try to remember to take a look..
48-50 of 2206H should see you flying past 3000fps safely :)
Usual safe reloading rules apply
PM me for my exact load if you want, its at home in the book. Is for a Mod 7
48.5 of H335 seems to be the sweet spot in mine (tikka) but work up...I haven't bothered to verify speed
@sambnz isn't this what you shoot?
Cheers Chaps!
Think 46.5g of 2206H. Doing bang on 3k
What sort of terminal performance are people getting with this projectile? I ask as I might start using 130 TSX but this could be a good alternative.
Terminal performance in this thread.
Very effective out to 400m on some big reds.
http://https://www.nzhuntingandshoot...5+observations
49.0 H335 worked well for me.
Killed well on reds (shout out to 350). did have one surface blow up at 10m on a spiker in the bush though.
Have turned the .308 into a .284 so have 75 125 accubonds to sell on if anyone is interested
Sent you a PM @kiwi303 regarding Accubonds.
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Originally Posted by kiwi303
What was involved in turning the 308 to 284?
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Originally Posted by kiwi303
What was involved in turning the 308 to 284?
Has anyone had any issues with temp sensitivity with the stout H335 charges?
changing the 308 into the 284 just involved getting a hold of a tikka 708 barrel and getting a smith to rechamber and fit it. I installed a long action bolt stop and a long action mag. cost me $500 all up (already had a mag and got a barrel for $200). Definitely worth the effort!
The lighter bullet will get good speeds out of a short barrel and therefore a good trajectory and killing power over moderate ranges.Quote:
Originally Posted by 7mmwsm
If standard 20" barrel then yes 150s are the way to go.
15 or 16" and the lighter projectiles have a use.
Yeah not sure myself.Quote:
Originally Posted by akaroa1
I have a 16" 308
Both at 400 Yards both actual loads:
125 AB doing 3000 needs 6.8 MOA ups for impact v of 1937 with e of 1038
165 BT doing 2650 needs 8.2 MOA ups for impact v of 1912 with e of 1340
I just run the big dogs now.
This has intrigued me too...
Reading the nz hunter article on reloading for the 308 bushpig they got a 150gn Accubond doing 2820fps... they didn't end up using it as they thought it was too slow for long range with the Accubonds.... 2820fps is factory std out of a 22'' barrel! Why not use some thing more frangible like a sst or even a SP? Should work ok from point blank to 300 ok?
The numbers look better when run through the calculator albeit with a wee bit more drop but sod all..
Might have to have a play!
I'm sort of in between both camps. I've got a 17" barrel 308 with a dpt suppressor. Been running 125 accubonds at 3000fps with no pressure signs. Leaves me Wondering how some of the heavier projectiles would perform.
@Gibo what powder you using with the 165gr BT's?
@Gibo what powder you using with the 165gr BT's?
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Originally Posted by Hunty1
The std accubonds are quite a hard projectile, they need some speed to work well which is why they probably didn't use the 150gn.
Well, trip to the range this weekend was productive...
Comfortably got the 125gr AB's doing 3000fps and 150gr BT's doing 2860fps! Both just under MOA accuracy, not bad for a 16" tube!
Think my plan is going to be to load some 150gr AB's for close range bush work this roar and 150gr BT's for any longer shots (>100m)
Think this should work well with luck.
Thanks for the help so far chaps!
Nice, what powder was that with?
@Gibo H335Quote:
Originally Posted by Gibo
@Gibo H335Quote:
Originally Posted by Gibo
From my experience the ABs go best at full speed (ie >3000fps MV) even at close range. I think the BTs would be the go at 2860.Quote:
Originally Posted by Hunty1
Hmmm interesting to hear, you had bad experiences with sub 3000MV?Quote:
Originally Posted by Shearer
Hes got a 270, its always sub 3000 :DQuote:
Originally Posted by Hunty1
Not so much bad, but they don't seem to kill anywhere near as quick once they slow down a bit.Quote:
Originally Posted by Hunty1
I have used the 30 cal 125s in my 308 at close on 3000fps and 165gn 30cal in my 300wm at 3200fps and I noticed as the range extended (>150 yards for the 308 and >300 yards for the 300wm) the animals didn't drop as fast. Still killed them (reds and sika mostly) but they did tend to travel father than I liked with what was a good chest shot.
Personally, if launching them at 2860 I would stick to the BTs (which I use in my 7mmRM and have a lot of faith in).
No longer a 270 owner @Gibo but did use the 140gn Abs in it when I had it (@3000fps). They were my favourite.Quote:
Originally Posted by Gibo
Does anyone have a starting charge weight for 2206 for 165/168gr projectiles in 308? @Gibo I see you've been using the 165s.
Am wanting to try some 168 ELD-Ms out in the next few days so need to know roughly where to start for a ladder test.
Using 44.5 grains bro
Start around 42. You’ll likely go warmer, but it’ll still poke them along to get you going.Quote:
Originally Posted by sambnz
@sambnz i run 46gr 2208 with a 165gr sierra HPBT and shoots 0.5-0.75 MOA out of a 16.5" tikka 308. MV is around 2530fps
Have loaded up some 168gr ELD-Xs last week. Got them doing 2635 out of a 17" Tikka which is going well. Something around the 43.5gr mark I think of 2206H. Tried going hotter but started getting some ejector marks.
Shot a couple of goats over the weekend and nearly took the head off the poor things. Neck shot on both at around 70m and both dropped like a sack of potatoes.
Happy so far.