AR-10 308 bullet weight and powder selection

Printable View

10-13-2018, 06:37 AM
Guns4545

AR-10 308 bullet weight and powder selection

Hi folks I'm planning on reloading for a AR-10 18" barrel 1 :10 twist. What would you recommend for a powder and bullet weight? Gonna be used for target shooting and hunting.

Sent from my SM-N910V using Tapatalk
10-13-2018, 06:41 AM
SGTREED

We use 178gr ELDX bullets with federal large rifle primers and W760 powder for our AR 308 20” same recipe for target and hunting

Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk
10-13-2018, 06:43 AM
Guns4545

Thanks. For 1:10 twist is normally better to use heavier bullets?

Quote:

Originally Posted by SGTREED

We use 178gr ELDX bullets with federal large rifle primers and W760 powder for our AR 308 20” same recipe for target and hunting

Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

Sent from my SM-N910V using Tapatalk
10-13-2018, 06:45 AM
SGTREED

Not necessarily 1/10 is standard so you should be good with lights to heavy

Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk
10-13-2018, 06:47 AM
Guns4545

Good to know. Thanks again

Quote:

Originally Posted by SGTREED

Not necessarily 1/10 is standard so you should be good with lights to heavy

Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

Sent from my SM-N910V using Tapatalk
10-13-2018, 07:01 AM
Cdexter87

I'm going to use 178 eld match in mine with h4895 but haven't loaded any up yet hopefully today. I running 20 inch 1n 10 twist https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/201...2ecaab0270.jpg

Sent from my SM-G960U using Tapatalk
10-13-2018, 07:31 AM
Guns4545

Quote:

Originally Posted by Cdexter87

I'm going to use 178 eld match in mine with h4895 but haven't loaded any up yet hopefully today. I running 20 inch 1n 10 twist https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/201...2ecaab0270.jpg

Sent from my SM-G960U using Tapatalk

Nice build bud. Post how it shoots.[emoji41][emoji106]

Sent from my SM-N910V using Tapatalk
10-13-2018, 08:43 AM
SAWMAN

As stated above,the 10 twist bbl can be used with any bullet. Even the 110's.
I have several 308Wins. Two of which are DPMS with the 1:10 bbls. One of these guns loves the Barnes 130gr TSX. You should at least consider the lighter weight (<151gr) bullets. Consider their makeup. They will give you a better trajectory at the hunting ranges also.
My target bullet for both my AR/308's is the Sierra 155gr Palma. I load the Barnes 110gr TAC-TX black tips waaaaay down also. These bullets were designed for the 300BLK and at 2600fps they are deadly on deer with reduced recoil. --- SAWMAN
10-13-2018, 08:46 AM
Guns4545

Quote:

Originally Posted by SAWMAN

As stated above,the 10 twist bbl can be used with any bullet. Even the 110's.
I have several 308Wins. Two of which are DPMS with the 1:10 bbls. One of these guns loves the Barnes 130gr TSX. You should at least consider the lighter weight (<151gr) bullets. Consider their makeup. They will give you a better trajectory at the hunting ranges also.
My target bullet for both my AR/308's is the Sierra 155gr Palma. I load the Barnes 110gr TAC-TX black tips waaaaay down also. These bullets were designed for the 300BLK and at 2600fps they are deadly on deer with reduced recoil. --- SAWMAN

What are you using for powder? Thanks for the tips I appreciate it.

Sent from my SM-N910V using Tapatalk
10-14-2018, 01:03 PM
handcannon

Quote:

Originally Posted by Guns4545

Hi folks I'm planning on reloading for a AR-10 18" barrel 1 :10 twist. What would you recommend for a powder and bullet weight? Gonna be used for target shooting and hunting.

Sent from my SM-N910V using Tapatalk

I load for an AR-10. Use H-4895 and 150 gr fmjbt and 168 gr Nosler Competition.
10-14-2018, 01:04 PM
Guns4545

Quote:

Originally Posted by handcannon

I load for an AR-10. Use H-4895 and 150 gr fmjbt and 168 gr Nosler Competition.

Thanks for the help.[emoji106]

Sent from my SM-N910V using Tapatalk
10-14-2018, 02:16 PM
SAWMAN

I use H4895. Go to the Hodgdon site and look for the reduced load section using H4895 ONLY.
Follow the directions exactly.
I love this powder for reduced loads. --- SAWMAN