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Hornady Bullets 30 Cal .308 230 gr A-Tip Match (100 Count) – Saint Barbs Bullets

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Gone. I managed to get a box. Hope some of you got lucky as well.![]()
Lapua Brass 300 PRC Box of 100
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Thanks for the notificationGone. I managed to get a box. Hope some of you got lucky as well.
I am using brand new Hornady brass. Primers are Federal 210M's. This is a brand new rifle with 13 rounds down the pipe. 30" SS Proof Heavy Palma.
76.0 grains of Retumbo 2823 fps (1 shot only out of a clean new barrel) Very sticky bolt.
75.0 grains of Retumbo 2770 fps {1 shot only) Bolt opened easier.
74.0 grains of Retumbo 2701 fps (1 shot only) Bolt opened easily, not sticky at all.
76.0 grains of H1000 2856 fps average (5 shots starting with a clean barrel) Not as sticky as the Retumbo at 76.0 grains, but close. .280" group
75.0 grains of H1000 2818 fps average (5 shots starting with a clean barrel again) Not as sticky as the 76.0 grains of H1000, but still stiff. .260" group
Both loads of H1000 shot 5 shots into 1 raged hole that is easily covered with a dime at 100 yards. Group size above. Could not believe it. Especially out of a clean barrel.
I definitely make sure that my barrel and especially the chamber are dry. I do know that is not the issue.
Could you measure the base of the fired brass just above the web of the case and post it here?
I've quit shooting the 300 PRC till my smith gets a reamer to correct the undersizing issue. Third firing on my RL26 75 grain, ADG brass load makes for *very* firm bolt lift.
Good read here...
PRC Die Problem
What bullets are you using to get to 75 gr of RL 26? I only get to 74ish with 230s and my undersized chamber.
Hornady brass new measures:
.530 dia at base
.513 dia at shoulder
Hornady fired brass measures:
.530 dia at base
.515 dia at shoulder
Headspace on the fired brass is .003 longer on most, a couple almost .0035 longer.
I have Redding dies so I use the Redding version, but yeah, a VLD stem is highly recommended.Those who load the A-Tip do you use Hornady’s special seating stem? Item 397140
I did notice my Lapua brass started to develop ejector marks when the primers were much flatter than with Hornady brass. I think the internal volume is smaller though - you might be able to get better velocity on not quite as much charge.If I am getting high pressure signs with my handloads using Hornady brass, will a higher quality, more robust brass like Lapua or ADG allow me to use that same load without the pressure signs as seen using the Hornady brass?
For example, using 76.0 grains of Retumbo or H1000 I start to get a sticky bolt. Not any pressure signs on the primer except a little bit of primer flattening with the 76.0 grains of Retumbo. Bullet is a Berger 220 Hybrid.
There is a whole thread on it here. (this thread.)I just read through the thread on LRH about PRC die problems. Anyone experiencing a problem with their die not sizing enough at the case web area? How many loads are you typically getting on a Lapua brass? What dies would you recommend? What’s Hornady new dimension die mean?
I have read this entire thread. It doesn’t really answer the questions I askedThere is a whole thread on it here. (this thread.)
My apologies, I will try to locate the thread and post a link.I have read this entire thread. It doesn’t really answer the questions I asked
I have read this entire thread. It doesn’t really answer the questions I asked
Some of the early chamber reamers were too tight, you would have difficulty resizing the brass (if possible at all.)What problem is the PRC having with the chamber?
no need to apologize. Just looking for answers is all. Anyone know what Hornady new dimension die is?My apologies, I will try to locate the thread and post a link.
II have Redding dies so I use the Redding version, but yeah, a VLD stem is highly recommended.
Those who load the A-Tip do you use Hornady’s special seating stem? Item 397140
I use the VLD stem from LE Wilson on my inline seater. It works much better than their standard stem. The standard stem would leave lines on the ogive sometimes if seating pressure was on the higher side. I havent had it happen since using their vld stem. I would recommend using one.Those who load the A-Tip do you use Hornady’s special seating stem? Item 397140
Call Berger and they will give you data for their 245 EOL.I searched the thread but didn't see this so, if I missed it, please forgive me.
Does anyone have data for N570 or N565 with the 250 a-tips? Vihtavuori has 565, 568 and 570 for the 225's but that's as heavy as their data goes.
I searched the thread but didn't see this so, if I missed it, please forgive me.
Does anyone have data for N570 or N565 with the 250 a-tips? Vihtavuori has 565, 568 and 570 for the 225's but that's as heavy as their data goes.
I shoot a gas Beretta with an oversized gel pad… so I know what you’re thinking! N570 seems to help with recoil - it’s slow burning and more of a push than the snap I’ve gotten out of some magnums.Thanks! That's faster than I plan on shooting them depending on the recoil since I buy my shotguns in the women's section.
Yep...I'm a dumbass and cost my partner a chance at winning...or atleast placing high for the match. SO, I don't like losing.
Has anyone shot this powder yet and have an opinion versus, say, 565 or 570?Get after it.
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Vihtavuori N568 Smokeless Gun Powder 8 lb
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My math is better then my shooting so here you go; 2 pounds = 14,000 gr. so say 76gr per round for your 300PRC = 184 rounds.Dang it. Limit of two one pounders, out of 8. That's just enough to say I love it and have to find more. Two pounds would be gone in, what, 28 rounds? LOL
334 bushing in a Redding neck die.What neck dies are you guys running on Lapua brass? Please provide a range or the best one you found?
Is that Lapua Brass...334 bushing? I am measuring the neck .335 out of the box. In my estimate from measuring the brass thickness and inside diameter I estimate .335 = .004-.006 neck tension...tad too much.334 bushing in a Redding neck die.
On my lapua brass I'm using a redding .335 bushing in my FL die. Then .3075 expander mandrel. Getting very consistent seating pressure of 40 psi +/-2 psi on my 21st centry arbor press.What neck dies are you guys running on Lapua brass? Please provide a range or the best one you found?
Do you single feed these or mag feed them? Reason for asking is slippage due to recoil.On my lapua brass I'm using a redding .335 bushing in my FL die. Then .3075 expander mandrel. Getting very consistent seating pressure of 40 psi +/-2 psi on my 21st centry arbor press.