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    Minimum effective range for a ladder test?

    Re: Minimum effective range for a ladder test? Sure, glad to help. While shooting an Audette Ladder the trigger must be broken at exactly the same POA on every shot for the test to have meaning. You're trying to identify the load ranges that the barrel throws bullets to generally the same...
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    Minimum effective range for a ladder test?

    Re: Minimum effective range for a ladder test? Shooting an Audette Ladder should be done at the longest range possible if you are interested in really seeing where the accuracy nodes for your rifle/component combo exist. I've been shooting them at 600 yards simply because my range has the...
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    Max powder charge or max Velocity

    Re: Max powder charge or max Velocity What a handloader needs to do is load test ammo from a chosen, known to be safe, starting charge of powder. Incrementally increase the charge for each case or set of cases depending on what kind of test you like to do. Load test ammo even past published...
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    .338 Lapua Magnum, Remington 700 Police Reloading

    Re: .338 Lapua Magnum, Remington 700 Police Reloading Try the Hodgdon US-869 too. I did load development on a Lapua with the 300gr MK. The Hodgdon site shows the highest velocities with the 300 are going to be with the US-869. I shot a ladder up to 104 grains and settled on an accurate...
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    208 AMAX 300Win Mag load recipies

    Re: 208 AMAX 300Win Mag load recipies 73 grains RL-25 Nosler Custom .300 Winchester brass, well used but annealed every 3 firings Chamber length is 2.655", I trim to 2.645" WLRM primer COAL is 3.611" No crimp Runout checked at .002" or less .873" 5-shot group at 200 yards, 4" at 600 yards...
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    .338 Norma Magnum Data anyone?

    Re: .338 Norma Magnum Data anyone? Well, I got it dialed in. Went out and shot groups with the 4 loads in the node from the Audette ladder Shot at 600 yards Thanks for the powder info.
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    .338 Norma Magnum Data anyone?

    Re: .338 Norma Magnum Data anyone? Just a range report and update. Shot a 600 yard Audette Ladder this morning with the following: Norma case, new Ramshot Magnum from 90 to 97.5 grains 250 grain Accubond (BC .575) WLRM primer COAL 3.575" which is .030" off the rifling Audette shot at 600...
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    .338 Norma Magnum Data anyone?

    Re: .338 Norma Magnum Data anyone? Hey 95, What kind of velocity were you getting? Thanks for posting the thread guys! Good info there. I've got the Ramshot Magnum. I've used it in the .300 WM and got really good results. I'll be giving it a try and will post back with results.
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    .338 Norma Magnum Data anyone?

    Re: .338 Norma Magnum Data anyone? Well, I'll use the thread as informational for everyone including me! I had loaded for the .338 LM and found that with the 300 gr MK the US-869 at about 102 grains gave great accuracy and velocity at about 2800. I filled a Norma case with US-869 and could...
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    .338 Norma Magnum Data anyone?

    Anyone have any experience loading for the .338 Norma Magnum with 250 to 300 grain bullets? I've loaded for the .338 Lapua and I'm guessing the Norma version will be similar in what it likes powder-wise. I have on hand: H-1000 RL-25 US-869 WC-872 With the Lapua I found US-869 to be really...
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    Headspace help

    Re: Headspace help I have just recently had some interesting issues with sizing and headspace. I have the Hornady gauge and set my die to bump .002" on brass that I have had for some time. I anneal every 4 firings. While my die was set up, I decided to size some brass that I had simply COW...
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    208 amax jump?

    Re: 208 amax jump? I'm sure it will vary with the rifle, but I would start into the lands and work charge up slowly. The Factory 140 A-Max Creedmoor ammo is JAMMED. I can feel it stick when trying to extract a live round and the ogive is marked well at least a 1/16". I matched the OAL to...
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    Signs of high pressure?

    Re: Signs of high pressure? Is it possible that you loaded the shells too long with the bullet jammed into the lands? Check MCOAL with that bullet.
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    Load Development - Virgin Brass or Fire Formed???

    Re: Load Development - Virgin Brass or Fire Formed??? <div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: CamoWildcat</div><div class="ubbcode-body">When you measure case capacity (water capacity), fired cases, not sized cases are measured. Cases INSTANTLY expand to...
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    Load Development - Virgin Brass or Fire Formed???

    Re: Load Development - Virgin Brass or Fire Formed??? I always use fire formed brass, cream 'o wheat method. All bets are off if you use brass out of the box. Concentricity will suck, it'll have excessive head space and generally be too small for your chamber.
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    Monthly Sporting Rifle match RATON NM

    Re: Monthly Sporting Rifle match RATON NM Congrats and amazing shooting to the two phenoms who managed 50's on that windy SOB day! Neal Terry and a Colorado Resident....
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    Help analyze targets

    Re: Help analyze targets <div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: sobrbiker883</div><div class="ubbcode-body">Then what are you looking for if you know its a good load? I don't care how good you are, if you think you can't be part of the problem you are...
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    Made a Mistake, How screwed am I?

    Re: Made a Mistake, How screwed am I? Sorry! I'll get on it!
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    Made a Mistake, How screwed am I?

    Re: Made a Mistake, How screwed am I? That's a tough one! I did that once and caught it. I just scooped off the top till I was satisfied I got it all. Made sure to go deep into the jug and waste plenty for safety's sake. One powder at a time on the bench!
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    ever had a rifle qiut liking scenars?

    Re: ever had a rifle qiut liking scenars? I think you need to check throat erosion again. Every rifle will have some erosion in as little at 100 rounds depending on the intensity of the chambering. It is a good practice to check for erosion every 100 rounds. You will have to make...
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