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Re: Help with reloading Tracer for .308 WIn Thanks Mark & PD All comments appreciated. Best Rgds Kev

Re: Help with reloading Tracer for .308 WIn Hi Ed Got called away to work in the Middle East before i got chance to get hold of some powder to make some up !!!! Next time home they will take a hammering :-) Cheers Kev How did warcop go ? <div class="ubbcode-block"><div...

Re: Help with reloading Tracer for .308 WIn <div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: Mark S</div><div class="ubbcode-body"><div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: Jagged77</div><div class="ubbcode-body">Try piecing the...

Re: Help with reloading Tracer for .308 WIn Thanks BCP Unfortunately i don't think we have access to ex-military powders over here in the UK. We are stuck with the standard Hogdon, Vit etc and even some of those are getting difficult to get hold of. :-( Best Rgds Kev

Re: Help with reloading Tracer for .308 WIn Thanks Jerry I thought loading for weight might be way to go. we use them on military ranges where all sorts of stuff get pumped down range!! Pretty damp most of the time in UK so fires not always an issue :-) Using more to sight out to 1000m...

Hi I have just acquired 2000 rounds of tracer ( red tipped ) which weighs approx 140grain each -+1.5grain. Never having reloaded for tracer before i need to know how to treat it regards to power weight etc. Do you just load to suit the bullet weight of 140? Any help appreciated. Rgds Kev (in UK )

Re: Short Barrel = what Powder?? Advise needed please <div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: JPipes</div><div class="ubbcode-body">8208 or H4895 </div></div> Thanks Will see if they are easy to get hold of here. cheers

Re: Short Barrel = what Powder?? Advise needed please <div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: Badshot308</div><div class="ubbcode-body">The very top of this reloading forum, right above where it says New Topic. </div></div> My Bad :-) Saw that just...

Re: Short Barrel = what Powder?? Advise needed please LawnMM Forgot to as where this reloading depot is you mentioned ( keep in mind I'm in the UK not US ). Cheers

Re: Short Barrel = what Powder?? Advise needed please <div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: LawnMM</div><div class="ubbcode-body">Try some RL15, I was able to get pretty consistent 1/2MOA or better groups out of a 20" barrel with it. Look for pressure...

Hi I am trying to develop an accurate load for an RPA short barrelled ( 18.5" ) in .308Win with a twist rate of 1:10 I am using Lapua Brass, CCI LR Primers, Lapua Silver Scenar 167grain heads. At the minute i have been trying with Vit N140 but the only load that gets reasonable groups of less...

Re: Trying to find Mil-Dot Reticle / Range calc pdf Hi Ewan Sorry for the delay in getting back but i've been out the country for a while. What sort of stuff were you referring to? Rgds Kev

Hi all I have just acquired an RPA STBY in 7.62 ( .308win) which has a 19" barrel and is very accurate with right load.!!! I put a few rounds through on sunday which were left over from my Unique Alpine TPG-1 rifle and these were keyholing at 100m ( 5 rounds 2 overlapping holes ). I think the...

Re: friendly Atrag / Kestrel Horus user needed Cheers wirehand i hav actually tried the JBM site but was not sure how close to Kestrel / Horus program it was. Also our internet connection is pretty slow here and intermittent. Thanks for reply and suggestion. Rgds Kev

Hi I am wondering if a friendly soul could check out the ballistics for me on Atrag or Kestrel Horus for the following data. Our equipment has been held up in customs!! .308 Win, 168grain, HPBT, MV 2628fps 0.1 MIL Turrets .308 Win, 155grain, HPBT, MV 2700fps 1/4 MOA Turrets We will be...