Thread: 308 - short barrel loads for medium-long range

Greetings @AngusM,
Hodgdon has loads in it's pistol section that would be a good place to start. 150 grain or 165 grain projectiles would likely be best to keep the velocity up a bit. Have a go at dialling the Leupold for a start and shoot at targets at the longer ranges to see what you can manage before you start on game. For a powder I would suggest AR2206H which I have found to shoot well in my .308 rifles (along with almost everything else). If you are loading with a Lee Loader you will still need to FL resize every few loads and it would be best to keep these loads for hunting. The last thing you want in the field is a live round stuck in the chamber. You should be able to find someone local to help with the FL resizing, they could also help you get started, especially important with the Lee Loader. Be sure to check that your sized cases chamber easily before loading. Please feel free to ask any specific questions.
Regards Grandpamac.