For those looking for a .308 load

This is a load I worked up this week.

100 yard 3 shot group .310 - .312 depending on best old man eyes measuring!

130 gr Barnes TSX
48 gr Varget
COAL 2.810" Based off Barnes loading manual
Neck Tension.002

https://imgur.com/a/BLTDK

You’re a little left.

I may give that one a try. Any idea on the velocity?

Somewhere around 2980- 2990 fps through interpolation. didn't have a chrono with me.

I worked up from 46.8 gr in .2 grains increments. 47.8 gr had a .62" spread

I'd want that 130 ttsx moving a bit faster than that.

Burning out at 3,150 fps and getting a 6" group for where I hunt and the shot opportunity rarely over 150 yards, I will stick with 2,980 fps and 1/3 MOA.

I shot a doe Saturday at 40 yards with a 55 grain Barnes TSX .223 running 2,970 fps busted last rib on entry and busted off side shoulder after traveling diagonally 16" and bullet was under skin. Bullet weight prior to loading 55.1 grains, recovered bullet was 55.1 grains with the perfect mushroom.

Accuracy, shot placement and right circumstance with adequate equipment is the key in my opinion.

At what point did I say sacrifice accuracy? I didn't

You didn't, I was saying accuracy, shot placement and tool for the job was most important to me. That is why I use the .223 example, plenty of speed, plenty of accuracy and adequate tools for the situation.

This .308 loading will carry 1,000 ft-lbs to 500 yards. Plenty for where I hunt.

I've loaded some 130 ttsx for my 30-06. Haven't a chance to try them on a deer yet though.

I am loving my Barnes! Loaded for my 300wsm and 7-08.

So far, everything hit with 300 is DRT. My son shot a nice buck day after Christmas with his 7-08 and it was DRT as well. He shot a small buck two years ago and he went 10 yards

My velocities are about 3,150 from 300 and 2,960 for 7-08. May see if I can turn up the speed a little with the 7-08 after season

I’ve used Varget but like the OP said it’s a little slow to suit me. TAC will get a 130 buzzing pretty good in a .308

Update on velocity 2,911 fps per chrony.

I would get some TAC. I went through 2 or 3 different powders before I could get the velocity I was looking for. 50 grains of TAC gets me around 3050 out of a 20 inch barrel.

Who has it? I've never heard of it.

I’ve bought it at sportsman’s warehouse in Chattanooga and I think I got some at Simmons in Bessemer as well.

TAC is what I’m shooting the 130 out of my Finnlight with. 48.5 grains is super accurate and running 3070ish

Let's trade Powder??? I have some BLC2, CFE223, IMR 4350, IMR 4064 and 4895. Any takers?

You have a dang fast finnlight. You have better luck coming up with good used rifles than anybody I’ve ever seen

Thanks Fun4all for the info.