Thanks for the detailed explanation. I'm all about measuring every aspect of my chamber and brass as I start reloading, then figuring out what works with minimal measuring in the long run. For $13 shipped a Sinclair chamber gauge is a small investment and works for my 30-06, 300 WSM, and 300 WM...
Something seems more complicated that I what I understand as a reloading newbie. Wouldn't one use a comparator to measure how much to resize the fired case length; resize (full length for me), bumping back the shoulder ~0.002 to give clearance in the chamber; then trim if necessary to not exceed...
This thread seems like the appropriate place to mention that 300 WSM Hornady ELD-X 200gr rounds are showing as available at Sportsman's Warehouse and Optics planet as of today, and Lapua brass is scheduled for production this year (as discussed in other threads). WSM aint' dead yet!
In response to a few prior posts (not Marbles' above), did anyone suggest loading overpressure loads and not recommended loads from manuals, or imply that all barrels shoot the same speed and have the same safe loads? Be reassured I'm going to use load manuals as a starting point since I didn't...
He's just stating that his Criterion barrel (which appears to be "fast") may be faster than a factory X-bolt or Tikka barrel. A reasonable clarification to set realistic speed goals for others. Also, different guns and barrels will show pressure signs at different pressures.
My X-bolt 30-06...
That's very similar to my x-bolt 30-06 that is getting cut down to 18" for a Banish Backcountry. I have the same powders on hand and am evaluating bullet selection, wondering if I should go down to 150-155gr to keep good velocities at ~400 yds. what velocities are you getting for your 160 and...
I'm curious about your barrel length to get a rough idea of what to expect with H4831SC and H4350 on hand for my 20" WSM. I am going to play with 175 LRX and 180-185s bullets. Thanks!
@pacoalcracker , what if I buy all the ADG for $300, and then I can send you 2 boxes. We both make out ahead and less work for @thinhorn_AK. I'm fine paying $300 up front.
Superb watch, I have had mine for 2.5 years and no issues. Battery life is excellent, even with GPS on as long as you only turn off unnecessary features (like heart rate while hunting).
The codes were for Club members only before New Years. There have been Club member 10% off sales the last...
Case in point: MDT has a video where they fired a bullet backwards out of the case, was obviously flying straight a few feet out of the gun, and it was sort of stable till 100yds, then spun and fell out of the sky by 600 yds. The bullet was not aerodynamically stable to begin with, in stark...