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168 smk loads for the Garand
Re: 168 smk loads for the Garand 47.5gr of IMR4895, Lake City Cases, CCI BR Primers, and 168 SMK. Don't have the velocity info right here with me.- kfwittekiend
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- Forum: Reloading Depot
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338 Norma Magnum
Re: 338 Norma Magnum Had another fun day with the new rifle today. Getting used to the rifle and starting to get some good groups. Started today with 80gr of IMR 7828 SSC and got an average of 2654 fps Here's the group (the orange dots are 1": 80.5 gr of IMR 7828 SSC averaged 2686...- kfwittekiend
- Post #450
- Forum: ELR - Beyond 1000 Yards
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338 Norma Magnum
Re: 338 Norma Magnum Weather hasn't been cooperating, but I should get to finish testing the IMR 7828SSC powder this weekend. Witt Edit: Chronograph was 12'2" from muzzle.- kfwittekiend
- Post #436
- Forum: ELR - Beyond 1000 Yards
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338 Norma Magnum
Re: 338 Norma Magnum Robert (RWS Gunsmithing) could probably tell you alot more than I can, but the barrel is 28" long, and made by Brux I believe. There is no contour to the barrel, it is as wide as the receiver and straight for 28". This makes for a heavy gun, but it also has virtually...- kfwittekiend
- Post #434
- Forum: ELR - Beyond 1000 Yards
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338 Norma Magnum
Re: 338 Norma Magnum Another report from the range today. The chart listed above does seem to give loads on the light side, but I guess that also means its safe. My goal is to find a powder delivering over 2700 fps without excessive pressure (would like to be around 2850 if possible)...- kfwittekiend
- Post #422
- Forum: ELR - Beyond 1000 Yards
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338 Norma Magnum
Re: 338 Norma Magnum Does anyone have a definite answer as to how many Grains of water the 338 Lapua Case will hold? I'll double check the 338 Norma Case this evening. Thanks, Witt- kfwittekiend
- Post #419
- Forum: ELR - Beyond 1000 Yards
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338 Norma Magnum
Re: 338 Norma Magnum Anyone care to check my math, or any part of the chart? Please tell me if I'm all messed up. This afternoon was spent looking through various load data sources to sort of compile a list of the available powders/bullets to use in the 338 Norma Mag. Everything listed is...- kfwittekiend
- Post #413
- Forum: ELR - Beyond 1000 Yards
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338 Norma Magnum
Re: 338 Norma Magnum Mine has arrived! Robert Snyder (RWSGunsmithing) built this sweet piece of fun. I am still getting used to the lighest trigger I ever pulled, my Jewell on the M16 match gun never dreamed of being this good. This was my first custom gun, and the result was more than...- kfwittekiend
- Post #411
- Forum: ELR - Beyond 1000 Yards
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My new 338 Norma Magnum
Robert Snyder (RW Snyder Guns & Gunsmithing) just had my new 338 Norma delivered. This thing is a work of art - I couldn't have asked for more, and the trigger is simply amazing. I am used to the competition two stage triggers, and this one definately takes some getting used to. I do believe...- kfwittekiend
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- Forum: Bolt Action Rifles
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.308, 168 gr match load recipe
Re: .308, 168 gr match load recipe LC cases, CCI BR2 Primers, 41.250gr IMR 4895, 168gn SMK. 1/2 MOA in an upgraded M1A Well below Max Load, but Use at your own risk - or start out with a little less powder and work up.- kfwittekiend
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- Forum: Reloading Depot
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338 Norma Magnum
Re: 338 Norma Magnum Thank you for the reply on the 869. Ken- kfwittekiend
- Post #328
- Forum: ELR - Beyond 1000 Yards
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338 Norma Magnum
Re: 338 Norma Magnum Does anyone have any load data or a starting point using Hodgdon US869 and 300gr SMK's?- kfwittekiend
- Post #323
- Forum: ELR - Beyond 1000 Yards
