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12/17/2012 6:43:49 PM EDT
Working up a load for LAR-8. Using CCI large primers, H4895 powder, LC brass, and  175 grain FMJBT. The "sniper bullets" from wideners. Loaded up some with 38 grains of powder with mixed results all fired, but not real consistent groups. Anybody have any experience or powder/grain recommendations here? Thanks
1/1/2013 4:48:45 PM EDT
[#1]
38 grains sounds kind of light. I have a DPMS LR 308 and shot an M-14 in competition for years with IMR 4895. I used 41-41.5 grains of 4895 with sierra 168's. Try 40 grains and look for pressure signs

Charlie
1/1/2013 4:52:34 PM EDT
[#2]
One more thing - are those bullets actually 175's or 173's? There were/maybe are a lot of pulled down 173 gr. bullets that came from old garand ammo. They're good for blasting but not very good for accuracy. Try a load with match bullets then try the bullets you have. That will tell you for sure.

Charlie