Bergara .308 with Berger 168 VLD hunting

[Bearcat06]

Loading a 168 Berger for mule deer next fall. I’m getting 2650 fps with good groups. Should I try to find more speed and increase charge weight or am I likely just wasting components if I have a very decent load at 2650? I’m using staball match 45gr.
TIA

 

[hunting1]

Go with the accuracy! IMR4640 and Varget might give a little more and both proven for accuracy as well. (44/44.5 grs has always done well)

 

[Truck24hr]

Varget has given me great accuracy in 308 and 06 with 168 Bergers.

I like speed and accuracy, but if my velocity is good enough for the range I'm hunting, I stop

 

[RedTeam98]

47.0 of Varget or 44.5 of IMR 4064
WW Brass and CCI BR2
165/168 gr

 

[Bearcat06]

It seems like Vargat is the gold standard powder for a lot of folks, why is that? I’ve not used it yet.

 

[RedTeam98]

It seems like Vargat is the gold standard powder for a lot of folks, why is that? I’ve not used it yet.

Great velocity / Accuracy

 

[Bearcat06]

Great velocity / Accuracy

Can’t ask for much more than that I suppose! How does it handle temp changes?

 

[Bearcat06]

47.0 of Varget or 44.5 of IMR 4064
WW Brass and CCI BR2
165/168 gr

What velocity are you seeing with this load?

 

[greyghostnw]

Id say a great place to start when thinking about being content with velocity is effective pressure on your barrel and how many firings you want before a new barrel, brass life expectancy, Speed comes with consequences…..

 

[RedTeam98]

What velocity are you seeing with this load?

In 20” 2550 fps in 22” 2650 fps
These are great loads !
Suggest WW brass