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  1. Formosan

    Newb reloading for AR15 for LR Precision

    I've been reloading for a couple of months using an AR15, 18" WOA barrel on a BCM upper i assembled, BCM lower with SSA-E trigger. The goal is to have a heavy bullet good for 3/4 MOA with a 10 shot group. Id like to be able to ring 8" plates at 600 yards consistently. I'm a decent shot with a...
  2. J

    Newb Question! Ejector marks on .300 win mag brass

    I own a Remington 700 chambered in .300WM (item #85505). It has a 26'' stainless steel 5r barrel. I am relatively new to hand loading, but I'm very meticulous and take my time to follow all the necessary safety precautions, and measure cases/charges. I recently started trying to work up a load...
  3. K

    loading .308/.300 with pistol powder?!

    Hey there! I found this great Forum some time ago, until now i was just reading because my english is not very good but now i registered, and here comes first post : Did someone try to load the .308 or .300 with pistol powders like N110 or R910 and can share experience? I found some data on...
  4. L

    Who is loading the 155gr Palma SMK....

    what powder do you like, and what velocities are ya getting, I threw some loads together.. i'm launching this thing from a gps defense rem700 18". Since i have a ton h335. i'm gonna try that. I hear r15 and TAC work well too? just want to see what ya'll are getting?!
  5. H

    338 LM loading reference

    Myself and a friend of mine are both getting ready to add 338LM to the calibers we reload. We both have several reloading manuals but none of them have much info on the Lapua mag. I am getting ready to order a manual or two and am wondering which ones are best. I would like to find something...
  6. R

    444 dies for loading 44 mag?

    Considering how close these two cartridges are in outside dimensions, excluding length obviously, do you think you could load 44 mag rounds with 444 Marlin dies? Case head is the same at .514, Marlin bullet dia of .4305 vs .432 for the 44 mag, case mouth dia of .4530 for the Marlin vs .456...
  7. Down Under Hunter

    50 BMG loading- 750 GRN AMAX OAL ??

    Can anyone suggest good loads they use using the 750 grn Amax and 50 BMG ? What OAL are you using ? Any other hints appreciated. Cheers DUH
  8. locked&loaded

    How 'bout some loading bench pics...

    I'm getting ready to start setting up my loading bench and would like some organization ideas. Just starting with a RC Supreme for the .308 and .223.
  9. J

    Loading for AR-10 How much to crimp?

    This is my first attempt at loading to a semi auto. I have a lee factory crimp die. How do I know if I am crimping the correct amount? How much does the crimp effect accuracy?
  10. BgBmBoo

    Anyone loading for the 6XC?

    Looking at the 6XC....just wondering if anyone here is shooting one and looking for input and load input. Take care,Stan
  11. B

    Question for AR loading

    Never loaded for an AR, just my bolt guns. Got an AR and will begin loading for it. Do I need to do anything different??? It's a Rock River Predator Pursuit 20" 1-8 twist. Planning on using the 80gr SMK, Amax and Berger VLD's I have on hand for my 1-7 bolt gun, I have some Varget, H322 and...
  12. Surgeon_Shooter

    Loading problem! BORE TECH solids

    Fellas ive tried all that i know to do as far as loads with this bullet maybe yall can help. I have the bore tech 245grn v3 match in .338. My rifle is a surgeon remedy with a 28.5 krieger and it has a 1:9.5 twist rate. How far am i supposed to seat off the lands?????? I heard it was .070 but i...
  13. CoryT

    Range Report New M118LR loading from Federal

    I've been priviledged to do a little testing of a new M118LR loading from Federal, formally announced at NDIA a week or so ago. It's loaded with an IMR type powder, reducing temperature related velocity shifts, making the load much more consistent across a wide swing of temperatures. The...
  14. M

    Fieldcraft Bipod loading

    I have heard the proper way to shoot off a bipod is to load it. How do you do this? How do you utilize a sling when shooting off a bipod? (I have heard this helps)
  15. S

    Bi - pod loading

    What are shooters talking about when they say pre-load your bi-pod?
  16. HiCapMag

    Anyone have a Sierra Loading book on hand?

    What is the max load with TAC for a 69 and 77 grain SMK in a 223? Thank you in advance!
  17. Johncalloway

    Lapua Loading Data

    Does lapua put their info in any manufacturer books? It would be nice if lapua made a reloading manual.
  18. popeyecop

    Whats the trick to loading Match Grade Ammo

    I just ordered the RCBS Chargemaster 1500, will i be able to load match grade ammo with it. I also use the Rock chucker press. any tips are welcomed
  19. D

    .223 Loading

    Hey guys, I have a rem 700 26 inch 1:12 in .223, and I am going to start reloading for it. I have been reloading for my .308 for a long time, and I was just wondering what powder charge/bullet combo you are having good results with. I am looking for something that will turn Pdogs wrong side...
  20. B

    Suppressors Benelli M1 loading?

    I'm a big Remington shotgun guy, but I've always wanted a Benelli M1 Super 90 so I had the chance to pick one up. My question is that It thought you can some how load the chamber, put one on top of the carrier and have a full magazine, but how the hell do you do it? I played with it and it...