I disagree; I have found that there are rules of thumb that can provide excellent direction when starting out w/ a new rifle.
I have worked with 2 Savage 308s in the past 2 months. One put 2 165 SSTs on top of one another when charged with 45 gr Rl15 in Win brass; the other did the same w/ 165 Interlocks, 44 gr Rl15, and Lake City Match brass.
This thread helped me find great loads for these rifles!
Thanks all,
Efw