In full disclosure while I have been reloading for a few years- this is my first attempt to load with very little data I cobbled together.
Rifle is a Kimber 8400 Tactical in .308.
I had a hard time finding reliable load data for 155gr Scenars and RL-15. So I averaged a few numbers I did find, and started a few grains lower at 41gr and loaded 15 rounds of each increasing up to 44grains- all kissing the lands. Had the opportunity to shoot at 200 yards and over a Chrony last weekend and gave it a go. 41gr was giving me the most accurate groups, followed by 43. 42 and 44 opened up a bit. With 41gr I was getting approx 2500 fps, which from what I have read is very slow. Seems most people shooting 155's are looking for speed more closer to 3k. I have read that if you use too little powder you can increase pressure, which judging by the visual brass inspection, I believe I was safe. Should I just go with the slower load or search for more accuracy with faster speeds?
This won't be for huniting, just target shooting out to 600 yards.
Last edited by robertham1; 07/01/16.
