Re 17 isn't going to turn a 308 into a 30-06.........
2800 in a 24" barrel 30-06 is 61-63k psi. Can't imagine what it would be in a short barrel 308.
Interestingly enough, I've tried Re 17 in 5 different rifles and have yet to reach Alliant's max charge without stiff bolt lift and ejector marks on cases. In my experience, Re 17 gives me 30-50 ft/sec more velocity than H 4350. Shooting my 300 WSM this weekdnd confirmed that again. ..........Tell that to MontanaMarine`s 308. 2800 fps from a 24" 30-06 is the generally accepted average. He says that with a 200 grainer, his 308 gets 2700 fps with RL17. So I guess that his rifle is not capable of 2800 using a 180? I wouldn`t exactly bet on that! There are some faster bores out there.
28 Nosler,,,,300WSM,,,,338-378 Wby,,,,375 Ruger
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