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TRG 42 300 win load suggestions

branson1369

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  • Oct 6, 2008
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    Just found a good deal on a TRG 42 in 300 win that I could not pass up. I was not prepared for this purchase and want to see if anyone one has load suggestions for what I have on hand (damn shortages are a bear) 178 gr A-Max and Retumbo. I am not opposed to buying another powder just damn hard to find. Had to borrow dies and buy brass on GB today to get me buy it would be a sin to let the new addition sit in the safe any longer than required

    Also long term load suggestion for A-Max 178 gr/208 and Berger bullets is appreciated

    Thanks
     
    i would hold on to those 178's....and congrats on the TRG, you'll love it.

    Hornady 225's, 74.5gr Retumbo/ Fed215gmm/Win brass works very well in my TRG
    Hornady 208's, H1000 at 76.5-77.0gr, Fed215/Win brass works exceedingly well in my TRG (single digit ES/SD)

    IIRC, the Berger 215's and 74ish of Retumbo should be a winner as well.


    both of these loads were suggestions from others' experience in their TRG's. 3.600" COAL +/-
     
    i would hold on to those 178's....and congrats on the TRG, you'll love it.

    Hornady 225's, 74.5gr Retumbo/ Fed215gmm/Win brass works very well in my TRG
    Hornady 208's, H1000 at 76.5-77.0gr, Fed215/Win brass works exceedingly well in my TRG (single digit ES/SD)

    IIRC, the Berger 215's and 74ish of Retumbo should be a winner as well.


    both of these loads were suggestions from others' experience in their TRG's. 3.600" COAL +/-

    have you tried the 215's,if so do you have the stock 11 twist barrel?
     
    It has been a challenge getting components for sure I have primers RL-22/Retumbo and some of the follow bullets 208 A MAx, 178 Amx, 185 Berger OTM so I am doing loads for each until things go back to normal.