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hodgdon benchmark for .308 #4124360 03/16/13 03:34 AM
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Anyone load this? Any good loads for .308.

Re: hodgdon benchmark for .308 [Re: panthehandle] #4124368 03/16/13 03:37 AM
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Re: hodgdon benchmark for .308 [Re: lharrell79] #4124493 03/16/13 07:09 AM
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Thanks.

Re: hodgdon benchmark for .308 [Re: panthehandle] #4124733 03/16/13 02:12 PM
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I've used it and still like Varget better.

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Re: hodgdon benchmark for .308 [Re: dee] #4124782 03/16/13 02:39 PM
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Originally Posted By: dee
I've used it and still like Varget better.


Agreed, Benchmark might burn off too fast for 308. What barrel length are you loading for? You might be able to get away with it in a 16", but longer than that, and you'll need a slower burning powder.

Re: hodgdon benchmark for .308 [Re: lharrell79] #4124930 03/16/13 04:41 PM
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20 inch barrel. I was just curious about it. I usually load varget but have not been able to acquire any as of late. I picked up a pound of this from the local shop as it was the only rifle powder there. Thanks for the help.

Re: hodgdon benchmark for .308 [Re: panthehandle] #4124941 03/16/13 04:51 PM
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You're gonna end up running into pressure at a lower velocity than Varget will yield.


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Re: hodgdon benchmark for .308 [Re: dee] #4132556 03/20/13 02:45 AM
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I shot a lot of Benchmark through my Remmy 5R. I had better results with it than Varget.

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