should have a new 308 AR in another few days (it was ready early!!) and wondering what would be a good place to start with regards to loading for it. 16" barrel, good quality 1:10 twist barrel.
I've got a 150 or so 175gr SMK bullets, some decent brass (not LC) and a few powders for the 308 but in the past all of my loading was for a bolt action rifle. I don't mind buying any specific powder if it'll work better in a semi auto shorter barrel.
once i get it I can check the chamber with my hornady LnL overall length chamber thing to see where the bullet hits the lands, but looking to see if anyone has any suggestions for setup, powder, how far to set back from the lands, etc...
rifle powders I have on hand (didn't bother to look to see which might be best for now, thought I'd just ask the peanut gallery): Varget, Reloader 10x, 22 and some very old 7, RamShot Tac and X-term, IMR 3031 and 4895, Hodgden H335, H4381 and 4227.
I have a few boxes of Speer 165 gr spitzers for my bolt 308, half loaded with 4895 the other half with 3031.
any brass that is recommended for gas guns? ideally this will be a bit more of a precision rifle class rifle than a battle blaster, so looking for a bit better accuracy and precision than just throwing 30 rounds at a time down range. I'll probably get some of the new MagPul mags that allow the LR M118 ammo..
I've got a 150 or so 175gr SMK bullets, some decent brass (not LC) and a few powders for the 308 but in the past all of my loading was for a bolt action rifle. I don't mind buying any specific powder if it'll work better in a semi auto shorter barrel.
once i get it I can check the chamber with my hornady LnL overall length chamber thing to see where the bullet hits the lands, but looking to see if anyone has any suggestions for setup, powder, how far to set back from the lands, etc...
rifle powders I have on hand (didn't bother to look to see which might be best for now, thought I'd just ask the peanut gallery): Varget, Reloader 10x, 22 and some very old 7, RamShot Tac and X-term, IMR 3031 and 4895, Hodgden H335, H4381 and 4227.
I have a few boxes of Speer 165 gr spitzers for my bolt 308, half loaded with 4895 the other half with 3031.
any brass that is recommended for gas guns? ideally this will be a bit more of a precision rifle class rifle than a battle blaster, so looking for a bit better accuracy and precision than just throwing 30 rounds at a time down range. I'll probably get some of the new MagPul mags that allow the LR M118 ammo..