I made a conscious decision about 25 years ago to forego handloading in preference to premium factory loads so that I would have more time for hunting and all sorts of other pursuits which at the time had captured my attention. I’ve reconsidered a few times but always came to the conclusion that factory loads worked best for me. I’m not a competitive shooter and don’t spend much time at the range. As luck would have it I have settled on the 150 gr Barnes as my preferred 308 win load. Mostly because my primary hunting rig gets incredible grouping with it.
I know most that post here really enjoy handloading but for me it’s factory loads from here on out.
