Home Forums Reloading Big Game Rifles 308, RL17, 200 gr bullet

Did some more testing today.

308 Win
Win brass
200 Accubond, moly'd
2.815" oal
RL-17
20.5" bbl

50.0 gr - 2620 fps (heavily compressed, no pressure signs)

Here's a visual. Left to right, 200SGK loaded to 2.81" oal, 200AB loaded to 2.815" oal. 208 AMax, 200AB, 200SGK.


Put some rounds on target at 100 yards today. 5 rounds each of the 200 SGK at 2700 fps, and the 200 AB at 2620 fps.

Wind was full value at 15-25 mph. So you can see the lateral dispersion is noticeable. Just keep in mind the wind conditions.



I pulled the last shot a little high on the ABs.


Both of these have potential.

The 200 SGK at 2700 fps will deliver about 1900 fps/1600 ft-lbs at 600 yards, 4500' el.

The 200 AB at 2620 fps will deliver about the same. ( lower MV, but higher BC)


In direct comparison on the other end of the spectrum, I loaded 130gr Barnes TTSX to 3100 fps. At 600 yards it delivers about 1825 fps, 960 ft-lbs.