tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6768209.post9040650886113154722..comments2024-03-18T05:32:15.515-07:00Comments on The Pan Galactic Blogger Blaster: 308 recipeNatehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14704040638674512722noreply@blogger.comBlogger9125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6768209.post-55205303617358704902013-03-23T23:29:18.358-07:002013-03-23T23:29:18.358-07:00Don't reload .308, but the AR-15 likes 3031.
h...Don't reload .308, but the AR-15 likes 3031.<br />http://imgur.com/XAcc5Redneck Joenoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6768209.post-34389413039664604082013-03-22T16:21:40.743-07:002013-03-22T16:21:40.743-07:00I use varget but for 223 not 308. I was wondering...I use varget but for 223 not 308. I was wondering what results you got.<br /><br />3031 4064 are the two traditional 308 and 30-06 powders. They used to be inexpensive too.Res Ipsanoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6768209.post-92185909114590490862013-03-22T14:41:30.475-07:002013-03-22T14:41:30.475-07:00Giraffe, I gotta ask, why Varget?
I actually don...<i>Giraffe, I gotta ask, why Varget? </i><br /><br />I actually don't load for .308. But as for why Varget, it is an extreme power so temperature sensitivity is not an issue. I think the burn rate is about optimum.<br />Giraffehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05556306156373942923noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6768209.post-89405874170129890592013-03-22T14:25:15.128-07:002013-03-22T14:25:15.128-07:00"What is the goal? To stay above subsonic for..."What is the goal? To stay above subsonic for as long as possible?"<br /><br />A big heavy bullet... moving as fast as possible.Natehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02962463170236658764noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6768209.post-17341330965788669092013-03-22T14:22:40.586-07:002013-03-22T14:22:40.586-07:00I go with the 3031 because... well... I have it......I go with the 3031 because... well... I have it... and generally you can still find it. Plus I find its a versatile powder. Its not the absolute best for 308 or 223... but you can use it for each of them and get decent results.<br /><br />plus the fact that some newer powders have are in fashion for .308 3031 is more available.Natehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02962463170236658764noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6768209.post-26385195635111839582013-03-22T14:15:28.342-07:002013-03-22T14:15:28.342-07:00What is the goal? To stay above subsonic for as l...What is the goal? To stay above subsonic for as long as possible? Raggededgenoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6768209.post-83694112931841979422013-03-22T14:03:25.469-07:002013-03-22T14:03:25.469-07:00Giraffe, I gotta ask, why Varget? I know it work...Giraffe, I gotta ask, why Varget? I know it works and its a little faster, but what made you go this route?<br /><br />I know that 3031 has been the 308 fav for 30 plus years. I also know that there are better powders now but 3031 has long been the king.Res Ipsahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16433725505878267643noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6768209.post-51396533175919340182013-03-22T13:23:06.817-07:002013-03-22T13:23:06.817-07:00Varget.Varget.Giraffehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05556306156373942923noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6768209.post-63550546564175680172013-03-22T12:44:45.438-07:002013-03-22T12:44:45.438-07:00.308 Win:
41.5 gr IMR/Hodgdon 4895
168 grn Hornad....308 Win:<br /><br />41.5 gr IMR/Hodgdon 4895<br />168 grn Hornady (or Sierra) BTHP<br />2.80" COAL<br /><br />If it won't shoot, and it's not <i>you</i>, you've got a lemon.<br /><br />I've also had really good results with BL-C2 (which was THE powder formulated for 7.62 NATO). Luke (alias "Lines With Chrome")https://www.blogger.com/profile/17379226645058693716noreply@blogger.com