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Re: 300 norma vs 338 norma Hi JYD, For the 300 and 338 Norma a #35 Redding shell holder works great..

Re: 300 norma vs 338 norma 300 Norma Mag Here are some loads and lengths for the Sierra 220 and 240gr M.T.C.H Brass Trim Length Min 2.492 to Max 2.502 REM 700 26.0 BBL Broughton 5C 1.9-0 * RockCreek 5R 1.9-0 To 1.9-3...

Re: 300 NORMA MAG ? Have not heard on factory Chambering as of this moment !! Velocity on 220 Sierra's 3079 to 3135fps Velocity on 240 Sierra's 2835 to 2870fps

Re: 300 NORMA MAG ? 300 Norma 26.0 BBL 1.9 Twist Broughton 220 Sierra Match OAL; 3.463 to 3.502 Powder; Ramshot Magnum 85.2 to 90.8gr Primer; WLRMP 300 Norma 240 Sierra Match 3.436 OAL Powder; N-560 80 to 81gr Primer; Fed 215M 300 Norma 240 Sierra Match 3.436 OAL Powder; H 1000 81.5 to...

Re: 338 Norma Mag barrel length? Over 26.0 to 27 i think there is a beginnig of a negative return for velocity vs barrel length, in the cartridge efficiency.

Re: 338 Norma Mag barrel length? No Sir, From day 1 before this cartritge was a Norma it was always written in the respect of 26.0 barrel length,i dont believe that i ever responded to anyone asking for any information was ever suggested in 27, 28 or 30 i only tried to discourage the...

Re: 338 Norma Magnum At one time Hornady made a custom Die set that the FL Die would accept the Wilson or Redding NK bishing's to adj. your tension. You may want to check with Lonnie Hummel at Hornady and see if they still offer in a custom set of die's. Good Job !!!! Take Care...

Re: 338 Norma Magnum There are not two specs of brass, but the only 2 shellholders that I have found that works for me since day-1 is as follows; Redding #35 Lee Universal #8 The Redding by far the best !!!

Re: 338 Norma Magnum Trim lngth 338 Norma; Min 2.492 Max 2.502

Re: 338 Norma Magnum And i thought the longer magazine desinging going on was to accomadate a problem that was for cartridges that were way to long that dont fit in any of he standard length actions.

Re: 338 Norma Magnum Hi TomS308; In the real world, what is your chosen caliber and weight? You have my intrest at heart here, in trying to put together the all round perfect system. Have A Great Day !!!

Re: 338 Norma Magnum I think Norma made production run of 150,000 cases and last i read on this thread they had 60,000 in Sweden !!! They are supposed to have a 300 Norma evolving, supposed to surface in December or early next year as well.

Re: 338 Norma Magnum That is correct,Blaser is .535 at casehead and the Norma is .585 !!!

Re: 300 NORMA MAG ? Brass for the 300 Norma should start to surface in Sept !!!

Re: 338 Norma Magnum Redding Shell Holder #35 Lee Universal #8 And the 1st Run of Brass is structerd same as production run,the RCBS #14 did not work for me either .