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    Hornady 168gr A-Max vs 168gr BTHP

    This is all great info guys, thank you. I just picked up some 178 Amax and 168 bthp this weekend and once I locate a die set I'll be running some loads in a few weeks.
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    Hornady 168gr A-Max vs 168gr BTHP

    Yeah the plan was a total of 3 die sets, but we're going to experiment with one to start. The semi-auto is on the back burner for a while and we'll only be loading "plinking" ammo for it with a goal of CHEAP. I've heard Redding mentioned a few times and a local reloading shop carries them...
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    Hornady 168gr A-Max vs 168gr BTHP

    Re: Hornady 168gr A-Max vs 168gr BTHP Wow Roggom thank you for the detailed answer, that's a lot of information that helps a lot. Truth be told I'm actually looking forward to the load development almost as much as shooting distance. Do you have a recommendation on dies? We're going to be...
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    Hornady 168gr A-Max vs 168gr BTHP

    Re: Hornady 168gr A-Max vs 168gr BTHP Thanks for the input so far guys. I have been reloading .223 and .45 for a few years now, but this will be my first venture into "precision" loading. I'm still trying to source dies, bullets, and more brass...all on a budget of course. I realize I may...
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    Hornady 168gr A-Max vs 168gr BTHP

    New member, first post...I have searched here and google and haven't found any comparisons. I just put together my first bolt action rifle (rem 700 varmint in .308 w/ 26" 1:12" barrel) and plan to reload for this rifle and a friend's identical rifle. I have been told by more than a few people...