Working for a Higher Velocity in .308 with IMR 4064: 168gr Hornady BTHP

[@albertlemont5471]

With 4064 and a 150 hornady interlock you cannot get enough powder in the case to overcharge it. I have a 16inch CVA and get 2750fps with an extremely compressed charge on 4064.

[@cornbreadburgess1950]

We been running 44 gr. Imr 4064 as we are at a nod with that lot of powder , cci primers,thanks for sharing video.

[@jessiejane6259]

41.4 grains of IMR-4064 or 42.5 grains of Varget worked well for me using 168 grain BTHP bullets with once fired Nosler brass.

[@MrSpook-ri8kv]

Case head separation usually from over worked brass in resizing..

[@lantzfamilyadventures5845]

Very well done reloading videos. Reminds me of Johny’s reloading bench. I have some three-way that I need to start a load for may have to try some 4064. I’m using 168 grain Sierra gold dots

[@TheOutdoorGeneralist]

That's high praise brother, thank you!

[@robertpage2927]

Really enjoyed your 308 data good presentation

[@BurnDuration]

Nice shooting! Awesome video. I think your velocity values seem reasonable. I’m at 2525 fps out of a 20” barrel with 42.4 grains of IMR4064 pushing a 168 grain SMK. I found an upper node at 43.8 grains and 2600 fps, and consistent 0.2 to 0.4 MOA. This is on X2 fired Lapua LRP brass, and CCI BR2 benchrest primers.

[@whliving]

What rifle are you using for that load?

[@sweetteaoutdoors]

4064 is my go to in 30-06. Have try some in the 308.

[@dwaynewood8156]

I found one 4064 to have about 60fps change over a 100degree spread

[@Beautifullybrokenforever]

Glad to see you back making videos. Another great video for the record book. Keep up the great work .I have done several videos on the 178 gr eld match with Imr 4064. With good results. Was going to do another load development video with Imr 4064 with the 168 gr. Berger vld In the near future. Weather is terrible right know.

[@pd2865]

What kind of Savage are you shooting and with a 22" heavy barrel? I bought a Magneto-speed and it works great. I have two VT11 Savage 24" heavy barrels, and with Federal Gold Medal Sierra Matchking 168 gr, GM 308M I'm shooting figure eights. And this is the most consistent factory load. When I go up to 175 gr the groups look like these. To be honest I would not be happy with any of those groups. Now my gun likes the Hornady A-max 168 gr Match 8097 and is very similar to the groups of the Matchking 168 gr. But it doesn't shoot good groups with the 168 gr BTHP or the 168 gr Amax Black. I really think you should keep looking for another load.

[@TheOutdoorGeneralist]

It's a 24" barrel. And yeah I'll definitely test other bullets in the future, just hasn't been a priority yet.

[@ChrisEdling]

Those groups are all sub moa wtf 😂

[@redteam9881]

44.5 of IMR 4064 168gr MK WW brass and Fed 210M You are at low node for charge weight ! Fed Gold Medal match is 42.8-43.0

[@rickm4295]

Im using IMR 4064 with 43.3gr. of powder . I put 5 rounds in one .322" hole consistently. Problem is, I dont have a chronograph. Do you have a velocity range for your 43 - 43.5 gr loads? I have a 20" barrel on my rifle and understand I may be giving up some velocity but Im just looking for a guestimation. My load is super accurate but it may only be going 2300fps, which isnt good enough. I cant find anything online to enter my particulars and get a vanilla velocity guess. Im gonna have to buy a chronograph but dang it , i cant today

[@fjb4932]

Hornady Ballistic Calculator

[@gc5Hayward]

Any success with IMR 4895 with the 168 gr?

[@TheOutdoorGeneralist]

Haven’t tried it with the .308. That combo is great out of my Garand though!

[@hedgeapplehomestead2816]

Give AA2520 a go, replaced 4064 as my favorite 308 powder

[@grantwakeland8222]

your shooting form would hell a lot… you’re slapping the trigger on some shots

[@redteam9881]

Fed GM 168 and 175 match loads use IMR 4064 and Fed 210M primers with Sierra MK factory loads …….

[@TaeKwonJoe98]

If you want to tighten your groups try using a torque wrench to crimp your bullets into your brass, think about how rifles work they work on pressure. If your pressure is always the same then as long as you do your job the rifle will do it’s job. I use a torque wrench to crimp my bullets in my brass.

[@TheOutdoorGeneralist]

😂

[@geordiegeorge9041]

Hornady ammo is great, but Hornady bullets are of a poor quality. Quite often the hollow point is uneven. I switched to Nosler a long time ago.

[@aaron.from.winchester6744]

I didn’t catch what your COAL was but my experience is both Hornady and Sierra bthp performs better with a little jump rather than seating it right off the lans. Just my $.02.

[@drone4higher]

Look buddy use 42.0 grains of reloader 15 for the 168G ! It’s a little slow for 1000 yards but it works great…………

[@patrickborders937]

I believe ur groups would have been better and I believe it's because of run-out .I don't no if u got a gauge to check for run-out but if u was to check it I believe some of ur groups fliers is from run-out.

[@politicallyinsensitive4200]

If you square up behind the rifle it won't kick your butt so much.

[@TheOutdoorGeneralist]

I’m learning that! My shooting posture is one of the bad habits I’m trying to correct.

[@politicallyinsensitive4200]

@@TheOutdoorGeneralist No worries. I got real used to the recoil of the M4. The first time I shot a 308 bolt gun it just about shoved me off the bench.

[@JohnDoe-ud2cc]

I’ve gone all the way up to 45gr. 44.3 is the best and I get 2800fps out of a 24”

[@TheOutdoorGeneralist]

Thanks for the loads everybody!

[@Z33Garage]

Watching this in 2021 is like watching a window into the time of dinosaurs. Imr 4064 and fed primers are extinct 😂

[@wolverinekut]

👍

[@trumpie5399]

2 Nodes 43.5 of IMR 4064 Low node 44.5 is high node WW Brass Fed 210M primer 168 MK or Berger Classic

[@donaldbougie694]

You have a problem with your grouping,the savage shoot better grouping with your,s.

[@georgehayduke6717]

4350

[@joegrassl7987]

Seriously the stock won’t even make a good canoe paddle. I’ve been down this road