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I recommend trying the 175 smk before the 180 smk. The 175 is a traditional easy to tune Sierra, the 180 is a VLD profile that I think is harder to tune. Regards Bill Vaughan
Re: 284 winchester and Vihtavuori If you are a match rifle shooter I would use VV-160. The 560 and other double base powders are not as good a choice for 25 shot strings. If a hunter the double base powder will pick up some velocity with no down side. Depending on the brass you choose about...
Re: Lapua brass failure - Help me diagnose please Excessive headspace on brass is likely culprit for case head separation. I expect you have pushed the shoulder to far when sizing.
Re: Redding dies, are they worth it? Diameter of fired case doesn't really matter on bushing selection. The diameter you need is of a loaded round of the brass you will use. Then pick two to three thousands smaller for your bushing depending of the neck tension you prefer.Fired case diameter...
Re: Redding dies, are they worth it? The sleeved seater is worth the cash. A identical in function seater is available form Forrester. The Redding has a nicer finish but is about twice the money. Both give good results. The sleeved sizer with the micrometer is a waste. I rec. the type S full...
Re: 260 vs 6.5x284 The 6.5-284 will easily drive the heavy bullets to the 2950 fps sweet spot. Not true for a 260. For a tactical rifle the 260 is a better choice mainly as a 6.5-284 is too long for most magazines. The short barrel life is another real negative on a 6.5-284. Bottom line for a...