Reduced 308 Loads Worth the Effort?

[Bidwell]

Got a lightweight 308, 6lbs, and was curious about trying some reduced loads. The recoil is actually completely fine as-is but thought for some more close range hunting, 200 yards and in, staying on target after a shot could be useful when hunting by myself. Before I go out and buy new powder and bullets, does anyone have any experience with creating reduced loads and could confirm if they actually reduce muzzle jump enough to stay on target? I was looking at some Barnes Tac Tx 110 grain and H4350 powder. From the Hodgdons site, there's a reduced load thats about 29k psi and 2400 fps with 46 grains of powder. Again, don't really care about the recoil in general but could be useful to stay on target and see impacts in some situations.

 

[ozyclint]

Not sure about 308 but I made a reduced load in my 270w for my 12yo son.

110gr Sierra prohunter bullet at 2550fps with AR2206H (H4895)

Proving to be a great combo on pigs, deer and goats. Really pleasant to shoot. Accuracy is great. Nothing not to like for sub 200m shooting.

Make sure you choose a bullet that will give the desired result at the lower velocity.