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Andrew Murray

G'day team,

Long time, no posts!

I'm meaning to do up a load for closer/heavier scrub.

My current 308 is sending the 168gr Z-Max (A-Max in green rather than red). I've got 48gr of AR2208 launching the projectiles at 2810fps (avg, ES 11fps over 15 rounds), great accuracy, sub calibre.

But it is a screamer!

I bought some Winchester factory loads and with some research found they had 180gr Woodleigh Protected Points. Very happy with their performance.

Has anyone got any advice on starting points? I know they are heavier but I think slowing the load down to 2400-2600 fps to help it cut through brush but still deliver massive trauma.

I'm open to AR2206H but truth be told having 1 type of powder would be preferable.

Thanks team!