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  1. mforsch

    temp sensitivity powder question?

    I've used H-4350 (E) for 338 , Win Mag and for 300 Win Mag-----both in model 70 Wichester rifles with standard barrels. IF---you load (or reload) to the maximum levels for a given cartridge and bullet combination----you can exceed the recommended pressure levels for gun/cartridge. While the load...
  2. mforsch

    Remington 700P, .308--New Gun, New Loads

    Thanks for the all the input.. The reason I solicited group info was that---if it appeared that most shooters found favorable results with midrange weight bullet (as opposed to lighter or heavier) then I would start there-----or vice versa. As we all have come to know, every tube has it's own...
  3. mforsch

    Remington 700P, .308--New Gun, New Loads

    After 30+ years my feather weight M70 Win .308 is ready for Social Security. I've acquired a Rem 700P-.308---and have to scrap 30 years worth of notes and loads; as we all know, every rifle has it own range of loads that it works best with. If some of you personally, have a 700P .308 (26"...
  4. mforsch

    New load development: 168 SMK with IMR 4064

    It appears you've found the "sweet spot" with the 44.0 grain load--I would fine tune that until you're happy with it. Coincidently, I have been doing nearly the same thing and am "jockeying between 43.5 grains and 44 (in Lake City brass)----and the rifle (an old beater gun Win feather weight...
  5. mforsch

    Going Price for M118?

    Look at it this way-----If you bought new components and built your own-----the cheapest works out to between .80 cents a piece and 1.10 a piece (roughly); at least that's what I've experienced with my own .308's (on the left coast). You're getting 460 rnds for less than a buck a round, plus a...
  6. mforsch

    308 build question parts

    A couple ideas come to mind--stemming from shooting 45 ACP target loads. The idea there was minimal recoil and slowed velocity, enabling more precise shots and faster recovery/sight acquisition after the shot (bullseye shooting). Not having an AR----I can't say with certainty that it can...
  7. mforsch

    Hunting & Fishing Hog Kill with Model 70 pre 64/ 47 year old ammo

    Nice shot--nice rifle-------When I first saw the post--I thought; I wonder if he has some of that old "the good years" Lake City? (I rat holed a few hundred of them away myself) (from 1963)-----and they are spot-on still.
  8. mforsch

    Hunting & Fishing Maybe My Oxygen's Low and Trash Gives Me a Rash

    Have a friend in Worland------been hunting with him a few times in Pinedale/ Bridger entrance/ Teton area-----lovely place---great people--- wouldn't really expect to see that in WY.
  9. mforsch

    Hunting & Fishing Maybe My Oxygen's Low and Trash Gives Me a Rash

    With all the activist groups who dislike hunting---and guns in general---why not entertain the ridiculous a bit farther---(or, it was really only a nightmare). You're with your friends----you've found a pristine shooting spot and you're road testing your GPS /Laser Guided / FLIR capable...
  10. mforsch

    scope slipping, SWFA 10x42

    Had a problem like that once----quality rings--quality scope----carefully re-mounted---slipped again (and yes, you can damage a scope by allowing it to be pounded against the rings). Had the idea of applying some Permatex silicone engine gasket sealer; just a 1/8" rounded dot to top and bottom...
  11. mforsch

    which reticle, moa? mil?

    Play it on paper; that is, make an imaginary shot at 1,2,3,4,500, etc., monkey with the wind from 5 to 10-----see if you can run the numbers in your head with each type of reticle--------if it's hard---so is your shooting experience-----and your results in real shooting may not be so rewarding...
  12. mforsch

    Targets for longer range group shooting.

    OK---don't get all manly on me------I recall my wife getting (1 inch) grid paper from the Fabric Shop----they use it to mark patterns for duplicating clothing. Comes 52" wide, either from a roll or in pre-cut packs, where you get several pieces 52 x 52. You can always get some spray glue and...
  13. mforsch

    Range Report Chasing the Hole

    Shooting and reloading for over 30 years; so my expertise is substantial in driving to the gun shop. In all the years of reloading, I've read countless articles on prepping brass and weighing bullets and, yada, yada, yada-----and after spending countless hours prepping groups of "once fired"...
  14. mforsch

    What brass to choose

    Have used them all; over many years----never had any bad experiences with any of them. Managed 10-15 loadings on the Winchester---no defects; just tossed it. Likewise with all but the Lapua----haven't reached that point --yet. The LC took a slightly less load, as the internal volume is...
  15. mforsch

    2 Mile Shot With A .308 Winchester

    Noticing that many of todays Shooters---are enthused about making 1000 yard plus shots; even 1500+ yard shots; I say yeah, yeah, yeah; make a really long shot, then talk about it. Why not? Shooting is as much fun, (or madness) as you make it. Not to be outdone; I once made a shot of 2 MILES+...
  16. mforsch

    .338 Lapua help

    So far I've used Berger 250's hybrid hunting--Hornady 285's target---Sierra 250's GK's and Boretech solids-----------all were good; less than 1MOA----Sierra and Berger were 1/2" to same hole out to 200. I've used H-1000 (good); IMR 7828 (good) Reloader 33 (good)-----H-1000 favors heavier bullets...
  17. mforsch

    Frustration! Lake city brass

    As an after thought to my earlier post; Speaking as if the problem were a machining issue (not a "gun" issue). You said you compared 2 pieces of brass by measuring the external diameters----in the same spots---right? The next issue would be thickness at the neck---(and O.D. after inserting a...
  18. mforsch

    when you have two good choices... (.308 155gr comparison questions)

    I can only guess that you are shooting at targets? In that regard, if you like your 175 VLD load, keep it. The heavier bullets (over 175) can and do, experience a flight variation when they drop from mach 1.2 at around 900-920 yards; they go tumble or cork-screw in flight. If you're on a range...
  19. mforsch

    308 win, what's your favorite IMR4064 recipe?

    IMR 4064 @ 43.0 to 44.0 usually works nicely for the 165 to 175 bullets. The different varieties of makers bullets vary about 1/2 grain between them based on equal velocity. Spent some time in the southern states and a lot of time on the west coast (where it can get really hot). In that regard...
  20. mforsch

    Frustration! Lake city brass

    Been there, done that------I had the same experiences. I came to theses conclusions. Military (guns) are all, widely different in chamber dimensions. The brass is somewhat different in it's make up (I cut several apart lengthwise and examined them) from year to year. Most dies size to proper...
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