New load development for 308 win.

[Ken]

I just received 500 casings of brand-new Peterson Match Brass, and 500 Cutting Edge 168 gr. MTAC Projectiles. The brass I have already primmed with my preferred Federal 210M primmers. I plan on working up load development, optimal charge weight, bullet jump, etc.

I have been reloading various calibers since 1988 and have used many powders, my favorite for this firearm is Hodgdon Varget and I also have had great success with Hodgdon BL-C(2).

The load development will be for a DPMS pattern 308AR that has a custom Black Hole Weaponry 24" polygonal-rifled barrel, rifle length gas system, adjustable gas block,  bolt carrier group, silent Capture Buffer system, CMC 2+2 trigger, and Nightforce ATACR.

My loading for that firearm have been mostly Sierra MK 168's and some testing with Hornady ELD-M 168's. My 308 didn't like the Hornady 168's as much as the Sierra bullets.

My questions are: is anyone using the Peterson Brass? Cutting Edge Bullets? If so what's your recipe and preference of powder?

Also, this firearm is 3/4 MOA in its configuration with Lapua brass, Federal 210M, 43.5 gr. of Varget and 168 gr. SMK's seated to a standard COL of 2.797.

Thanks!