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  1. MrMike

    Shot my first hand loads today.

    .308 SPS Tact. 20" barrel 1:12 twist rem brass CCI 200LR primers IMR 3031 (for now, it was available) Sierra 168 gr HPBT 2.800 OAL in a 2.980 COAL I worked up a load using an OCW method. The particular method I chose started loads at 10% below max working up 1% at a time until max is reached...
  2. MrMike

    Woops.... shoot or pull?

    Well my first attempt at hand loading went well. I had read in a couple places to start at the minimum recommended load and work up in .5 grain increments till a tight group is reached. How ever, after talking to a couple folks in the shout box I first learned that a .2 grain work up is safer...
  3. MrMike

    Christmas in March!

    All my reloading stuff came today!!! Except for my primer pocket cleaner But I'm off to a good start. We just moved so as soon as I get the house in order I'll set it all up. I went with all RCBS stuff and have been doing alot of reading. I cant wait get rolling, safely of course I'm glad...
  4. MrMike

    Thoughts on IMR-3031

    I'm new to reloading so please excuse the stupid questions. I have a remington 700 sps tactical and I am looking at using Sierra 168gr Match king HPBTs. Most of my shooting will be around 3 or 400 yards (wish I had more room). I was wondering what your thoughts were on IMR-3031. I'm sure in...
  5. MrMike

    My new Rem 700

    All my parts finally came and I got it put together. I do have to send the scope back though. The elevation locking knob was missing its roll pin and dosnt stay in place. Opticsplanet was very easy to deal with on the return and sounded dissapointed that I got a bum product. Locking knob aside...
  6. MrMike

    Member Link Up Hello from Maine!

    Mid coast area here! Hope every one is enjoying the snow Mike