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  1. gcoulsey

    RCBS Chargemaster Calibration Issue

    Re: RCBS Chargemaster Calibration Issue After you have calibrated the CM, switch it to 'grams' and put on your check weights one at a time, does each one weigh 50gram with this method?
  2. gcoulsey

    Why is it?

    Re: Why is it? That little extra push.. Is because your brass is growing. (assuming your not jamming your bullet into the lands causing resistance) Nows the time to bump the shoulders back just enough, so the bolt closes normally again Also check your case length, do you trim? Is this...
  3. gcoulsey

    i need a bullet suggestion

    Re: i need a bullet suggestion berger 77gr match bthp lapua brass 23.8 grn varget cci br-4 primers mag length (2.260") 'Excellent for Varmints' it says on the yellow box..
  4. gcoulsey

    Do you have to size new brass?

    Re: Do you have to size new brass? if its Lapua brass, some people just load and shoot, but i fully prep everything new out the box, gets all the brass started on a level playing field. i would suggest at least sizing them to get all the necks uniform, some of them get beat up a bit during...
  5. gcoulsey

    Consistent alternative when lands too far to jam?

    Re: Consistent alternative when lands too far to jam? measuring off the ogive is better, to keep things simple, load a round up to your desired COAL, (2.810 or whatever) take your ogive measurement from that round, and make all the rest the same, using that ogive measurement. job done
  6. gcoulsey

    Consistent alternative when lands too far to jam?

    Re: Consistent alternative when lands too far to jam? if the 168 smk is what your planning on shooting, forget about getting close to the lands, they shoot fine with a jump, same is true for the 175 smk's. start at mag length, and you will be fine
  7. gcoulsey

    Testing the shoulder/headspace issue theory

    Re: Testing the shoulder/headspace issue theory Forming wildcats is not something I have ever done, But I know one method of fireforming brass is to load the bullets long, jammed into the lands.. This would keep the brass from moving away from the firing too much. Just a thought...
  8. gcoulsey

    Testing the shoulder/headspace issue theory

    Re: Testing the shoulder/headspace issue theory Be careful there mate, 1/16th shorter, 1/8th longer, Your making some BIG adjustments there.. And will have various effects on the pressures of your load.
  9. gcoulsey

    headspace question

    Re: headspace question It's just a tool that fixes on your caliper blade, with an insert the correct size For your calibre. You measure your case in you caliper as normal, but the tool sits against the case shoulder (datum line) so the measurement you get is base-shoulder. All you do is...
  10. gcoulsey

    headspace question

    Re: headspace question Well your obviously doing ok, but from a safety aspect alone, your better off knowing how much headspace you have! You can set your dies up to give minimal sizing (shoulder bump) without the headspace tools, but it's easier to use them IMO and you have a an actual...
  11. gcoulsey

    Berger 30 Cal 185 BT Long Range?

    Re: Berger 30 Cal 185 BT Long Range? Yes, there's the VLD, and the BTHP. You want the bthp
  12. gcoulsey

    Berger 30 Cal 185 BT Long Range?

    Re: Berger 30 Cal 185 BT Long Range? MidwayUSA
  13. gcoulsey

    My gun hates lapua brass?

    Re: My gun hates lapua brass? Any results yet?
  14. gcoulsey

    Thanks S-Hide.

    Re: Thanks S-Hide. <div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Quote:</div><div class="ubbcode-body">To me it seems very relaxing to be able to sit down at the workbench and safely create something on my own.</div></div> I'm with you on that! One of the reasons I first started. To...
  15. gcoulsey

    Thanks S-Hide.

    Re: Thanks S-Hide. Good work! and good attitude, a great start to reloading, well done mate!
  16. gcoulsey

    Loading for .223-Crap groups w/RL-15?

    Re: Loading for .223-Crap groups w/RL-15? <div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: MitchAlsup</div><div class="ubbcode-body"><div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: Birddog1911</div><div class="ubbcode-body">No, I had...
  17. gcoulsey

    Loading for .223-Crap groups w/RL-15?

    Re: Loading for .223-Crap groups w/RL-15? Birdog, I meant .4gr up, and .4grn down from the middle of your charge group, Sorry the way I wrote it wasn't clear! I knew what I meant in my head lol! 'holdoff' has a valid point about your cleaning, try it again and perhaps widen up your charge...
  18. gcoulsey

    Loading for .223-Crap groups w/RL-15?

    Re: Loading for .223-Crap groups w/RL-15? You have only tested +/- 0.4 grn ? What bullet weight are you using?
  19. gcoulsey

    .223 for an autoloading rifle?

    Re: .223 for an autoloading rifle? 2.260" is fine
  20. gcoulsey

    +/- on measuring.

    Re: +/- on measuring. Read up about, and find your OCW load, I have just finished working up a great round for my friends AR-15 1-8" twist, with 77gr bergers. I chose 23.8 gr varget, because when I loaded a 23.6, 23.8 and a 24.0 charge, All 3 shots clover-leaf at 100yrds. I went on to...
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