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My Berger reloading book says starting load for the 210vld in .308 with rl17 is 38 grains and max load is 42 grains.....
That seems like it's gonna make for some extra slow velocities, especially with my altitude?
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Seems like a very modest load to me, but I load them long, and moly up for an easier start. Plus my Rem has a lot of throat/freebore.
That Berger load is likely dummied down to the lowest common denominator, which I suspect would be M1A port pressure.
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High elevations only provide "free velocity" downrange. Makes no difference in muzzle velocity. Sure does make a difference beyond 400-500+ yds though.
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Got 15 of the 210 hunting vlds loaded up with rl17 starting at 42 grains up to 49 grains in .5 increments so I can find when pressure starts.
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With 1/2 grain increments at the top end with the .308 case capacity, it could get ugly
Recommend .3 or .2 as you approach (start .3 increments about a grain or 2 under) a "suspected" MAX
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jowens-you might wish to take a look at the Reloader 17 web site to see how you're sitting. If I recall the top end 180 load is 48.7 grains of 17.
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You might look into the Hornady 225gr BTHP too. They are not badly priced, and my results shooting them out to 1200 yards indicate a BC of about .710. That has been reported by other 225 users at the 'hide as well. Hornady advertised BC is .670. You think it would be worth tinkering with over the 208gr Amax?
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Not really any practical gain in ballistics over the 208, unless you are going for the furthest possible supersonic range. Even then it's not much difference.
When I see these new LR bullets, I just have to try them out.
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I hear ya. I really want to shoot the Bergers, but dang they're pricey!
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