Recent content by James in Wyoming

Re: New Sierra 7mm 180gr SMK Yes, .284 Winchester. Don't know about typical but F class shooters with the .284 and variations go significantly faster. I was hoping to be able to get good accuracy with these in the vicinity of 2900, with the limitations of mag length and 27" barrel, so I'm...

Re: New Sierra 7mm 180gr SMK Any further range reports on this bullet? I have found them quite satisfactory in 9 twist Bartlein .284. With RL-17, WWbrass, and both Wolf and CCI BR2s, I'm getting excellent accuracy, good sd numbers and just under 2900 from 27" barrel. I am loading to mag...

Re: IMR 8208-XBR anyone using this? I just got in 16lbs. I use it through a Dillon 550 with 155 scenars to very good effect in several different .308s, both bolt and gas. Very encouraging numbers over Oehler in barrel lengths from 16-26" both for velocity and more importantly, SD. I don't...

Re: 155 Grain 308 to 1K..which bullets are you using? That's what I am finding. 2875 with Lapua 155s out of 21", 2920 out of 26", haven't tried the longer F-class barrels yet but I imagine 2950 easily out of 30". No pressure and plenty of upside but very good accuracy. Very good SDs too...

Re: 155 Grain 308 to 1K..which bullets are you using? They all pretty much work and are very accurate, for 1k accuracy depends really on how fast they go. All are seriously affected by wind at that distance. That's why some experienced shooters agree that a 20" barrel at low elevation will...

Re: Anyone chrono SWAmmo 308 175s? It may be. Behaves a lot like 4895 but haven't seen any even remotely warm weather up here yet. Excellent accuracy and a good bargain for factory ammo, however. Best, James

Re: Anyone chrono SWAmmo 308 175s? Today, 4000asl, 25.65 baro, 40 degrees, with Oehler: 22" 11.25 twist Bartlein, 1k rounds, 2640 sd 24 (string of 15) 26" Hart 12 twist, 4k rounds, 2696 sd 20 (string of 15). Very excellent shit for factory. Best, James

Re: The Pact quit and they can't fix it. Oehler. Best, James

Re: Why do some old guys know it all??? LOL That's a pretty amusing story. There is, however, another category of "old guy" out there. Not seen too often at public ranges, they usually have their own and generally shoot only with trusted friends. They're definitely gray-haired, going to...

Re: .50 bmg bullet problems Round count on the barrel? Have you got any lands left? That's assuming you're using a projectile compatible with your twist rate and chamber. I've seen a number of State Arms rifles and they all have shot very well in capable hands, to several thousand rounds...

Re: Good 50 bmg neck turner and case trimmer? Wilson trimmers suck? I beg to differ. I've probably trimmed a few thousand .50 BMG with one and have absolutely no complaints. Only fifty trimmer I am aware of that really cuts the case mouth square. For hand held turners, K&M used to make a very...

Re: .284 data: Moon Builds a Tackdriver Graham, Is your rifle a long action or are you single-loading those JLKs at that coal? I got a rebarrel back from George right before Christmas and am just now getting around to working with it, 27" Bartlein straight 9 twist but on a short action so I...

Re: Bullet sorting - base to ogive vs. bearing surface I also have the Tubb stand and use various inserts I got from Bill Shehane, don't recall who made them. Those allow me to measure base to ogive and, if I spin the bullet, also the concentricity. I used it a lot with early batches of 6mm...

Re: ITRC match Got an email back from Dave today, he is talking to Gunsite early this next week as to possible change in venue and says he will post info on D&L website before the end of the month. Prescott in August sounds a bit warm to me, but maybe changing the dates to a winter match is...

Re: ITRC match Any news as to whether this match will be in Wyoming at the customary venue or relocating to AZ or points elsewhere? Unable to reach Dave by phone today, any updates appreciated. Best, James