IMR-3031 in the .308 Win

[Rattler 13]

I'am pleased to join your forum. Is anybody useing IMR-3031 in their .308, If so, how much? and what kind/weight of bullet. thanks , Rattler 13

[Steve]

Rattler 13, welcome. Hopefully someone here can help you out.

[Mr. 16 gauge]

Rattler,
Going through my reloading notebook, I found only one load that was accurate using IMR 3031 powder. I used a CCI 200 grain primer and Sierra 150 grain pro-hunter bullet. Since I am not to keen on giving out charge weights over the net, and each load should be worked up for an individual rifle, I will let you figure out that part for yourself. I do not use this load, as I reload for a semi-auto rifle, and this load failed to consistantly operate the action. I have had better luck with Winchester 748, Hodgdon335, and Hogdon H414. Good luck and good shooting.

[Allen Glore]

Rattler welcome to this site. Now for the 308 I like RL15 in my 308. It gives the highest velocities with the 165 grain Speer Grand Slam. Each rifle is it's own little thing as far as accuracy goes.

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[Rattler 13]

Thanks fellas, I shoot alot of .223 and .25-06, but just starting to learn the .308. I think I'll try IMR-3031 and W-748 to start. Rattler 13.

[Ricciardelli]

IMR-3031, although not the best powder for the .308, is suitable for bullet weights from 110 grain to 200 grain.

Go to http://www.again.net/~steve/page8a.htm and take a look.

[Blazer]

Originally posted by Rattler 13:
I'am pleased to join your forum. Is anybody useing IMR-3031 in their .308, If so, how much? and what kind/weight of bullet. thanks , Rattler 13

Rattler 13, I pesonally like IMR-3031 in my .308. I have a Rem. 700 Heavy Varmint Barrel 24". It really likes this load.
Sierra 168gr. HPBT Match bullet, 39.0gr. of 3031, CCI BR-2 primer, Norma Brass, OAL. is 2.950". With this load I average .3" groups at 100yrds. My rifle also likes 125gr. Nosler Ballistic Tips, 50.5gr. of 748. this load generally groups in the .1's & .2's". I hope this helps you. As always these loads are safe in my particular rifle, they may not be safe in others. Always work up loads safely. See ya, Blazer