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I have been using the 150 matrix out to 1553 yards in a 6.5-06 and came up with a G1 of .645 using a kestrel with Horus. These are apparently similar to 140 Berger hunting vld's in regards to hunting performance where as the 160's have a slightly thicker jacket but I'm sure there will be some...

I have two. 8.5 twist 24 inch runs 140 bergers just under 3000fps. Its generally better to neck up 25-06 brass. I use h-1000

Exactly what this fellow above said. Learn on a .308 and go from there

I had a 260 lrp and it was great. For a factory rifle I'm not sure if you can beat it for the price and the trigger is fantastic. If your looking for a heavier rifle with a detachable mag give it a try, if it's not what your after you'll only lose a few hundred bucks flipping it. IIRC there was...

Thanks for the write up, I have been checking out these brakes myself. Have you had the tactical styles on and off enough to notice if the amount of torque you put on the set screw changes impact point much?

What's the general consensus on when to anneal? Prior to necking down? After necking down? Or after the initial firing?

I use the hybrids in a .308 and was very surprised at how much jump they liked. Nothing like loading vld's. My best accuracy was actually at .1 inch jump which is considerably further than I ever seat vld's in multiple rifles. Is your action a remington by chance? I find they leave signs on...

Great thanks. From what I have gathered the 130's are about 2.9 and the 140's are about 2.95. Anyone have any pics with a 140 Berger in a t-3 mag? In the past I have modified a 223 t-3 mag for the 80 grain Bergers and although it did work most of the time there was a tendency for the rounds to...

I see. Thanks .284

Which bottom metal is that? Is the mag in? Thanks .284

Jard trigger

How much room is in the mag? I like to see how it shoots after you get out Thanks

I shot 140'sbergers out of a 8.5 twist at sea level. I think you could get away with 130's. Check the Berger website for twist rates

I believe you would be correct in assuming that there would be more jump with lighter than 180's but that would be dependent on the ogive really as all factory stuff will be loaded to the same overall length. A call to the smith would confirm that though. It's hard for me to guess how the 168's...

I'm not sure there is an easy pick since you're not going to reload right away. I use min spec reamers with separate throating dies so I can set the distance to the lands myself. I like to be able to have the bullet still in the neck of the cartridge when it touches the lands. I have found...