Painless load development (mine)

[DadWil]

Yes. I’m not sure if 67 is completely compressed. I can still hear powder when shaking it.

That's not compressed
I got nothing then...
other than you're blowing more unburned powder out of the barrel with 67 grains than with 66 grains

 

[OXN939]

 

[huntnful]

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At first I was like “at least I’m not old”, then I realized I kind of am. So this meme is literally about me

 

[WhoGarrDen]

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They're using 5-shot groups now instead of 3?? Progress!

 

[jjohnsonElknewbie]

They're using 5-shot groups now instead of 3?? Progress!

Better yet, 10 shot groups, or two 5 shot groups on the same target to avoid over heating.

 

[Helislacker]

First 10 round group out of my 6.5 Tikka in its new Rokstok. I used this method with once fired Hornady brass. 140gr ELD’s loaded to factory length with 42.0gr h4350.

 

[Q_Sertorius]

First 10 round group out of my 6.5 Tikka in its new Rokstok. I used this method with once fired Hornady brass. 140gr ELD’s loaded to factory length with 42.0gr h4350.

Looks like I have a good starting load once I rebuild the reloading bench.


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[Helislacker]

Looks like I have a good starting load once I rebuild the reloading bench.


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42.0g is the highest I think I’d go and still probably be Walmart safe.

 

[Q_Sertorius]

42.0g is the highest I think I’d go and still probably be Walmart safe.

Yeah, I haven’t compared that load with my books yet. That may not be my starting point, but it’s around where I thought I would end up.


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[Helislacker]

Yeah, I haven’t compared that load with my books yet. That may not be my starting point, but it’s around where I thought I would end up.


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Here’s the brass for reference. I didn’t notice anything of concern but let me know if you guys see it differently.

 

[Natebonebusta]

First 10 round group out of my 6.5 Tikka in its new Rokstok. I used this method with once fired Hornady brass. 140gr ELD’s loaded to factory length with 42.0gr h4350.

I’m a 130tmk over 42.6gr of h4350. I’d say you’ve hit a great spot to load up and go hunting.

 

[Harvey_NW]

Here’s the brass for reference. I didn’t notice anything of concern but let me know if you guys see it differently.View attachment 930699

I don't see anything concerning, especially with Hornady brass. IME it's softer and shows signs earlier than tougher brass. What action are you shooting that load in?

 

[Helislacker]

I don't see anything concerning, especially with Hornady brass. IME it's softer and shows signs earlier than tougher brass. What action are you shooting that load in?

Tikka

 

[wind gypsy]

Yeah, I haven’t compared that load with my books yet. That may not be my starting point, but it’s around where I thought I would end up.


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41.5 H4350, 140 ELD or hybrid = peanut butter and jelly. No concerns of being hot in hornady, lapua, alpha, Norma, Sig brass. Peterson and ADG have smaller capacities.