Thread: Alternative 308win powder

With the major shortage of powder at the moment I’m in need of a alternative to ADI 2208. Will be feeding a Tikka 1:11 308win with 168gr and 178gr ELD’s. Thinking about using IMR 4046 or IMR 8208 xbr before these to powders run out as well.

Whats everyone’s thoughts.

any varget around

How about ADI 2206h does the job in the 308s I've loaded for

2206H all day.

Originally Posted by northdude

any varget around

I can’t find any.

ive used 2206h as well possibly win 748 might go ok

win748 try Belmont they may have some

748 is very good with 165 and 180s in the .308. 46-46.5 gns will give good accuracy and about 2600 + fps with a 180

IMR 4320

VV N140 is very suitable as well as 748 or 747

https://www.brighteon.com/e28acdc7-3...2-d570c6bc6671

I am ignorant re reloading etc
Is the US the only source for Powder - caps etc ??
If it is - you guys better get what you can while you can going on the old fella above

Originally Posted by Dicko

748 is very good with 165 and 180s in the .308. 46-46.5 gns will give good accuracy and about 2600 + fps with a 180

What he said , W 748 used to be the go to powder for .308

Greetings All,
As 30late said above 748 together with IMR 4064 and H4895 were the go to powders when I started loading the .308 in the mid 1970's. ADI2208 (Varget) was ADI's version of IMR4064 brought out in the mid 1980's. Recent test firings of AR2208 and Dupont IMR4064 showed the latter was a little faster. AR2206H (H4895) is my standard powder for the .306, .303 and .30-40 Krag these days.
For Sarvo of the powders mentioned above only 748 is made in the US. Primers are made elsewhere as well but the cyclic panic buying in the US seems to drain supply of most components when at its peak. Based on previous episodes supply should start to improve late in this year as it did for the last 3 election cycles.
Regards Grandpamac.

Another alternative is SMP 763 POWDER which is sold by Belmont.
This is POWER PRO 2000-MR if you need to find load data.
Works great for heavy 308 bullets.
I have burnt 3lbs in the last month shooting 155gn and 175gns through my 308.


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