Berger 230 reloading advice

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What is the best way to develop a load for the Berger 230gr Match Hybrid Target? I am new to reloading and I want to know what is the best way to find a load. I am shooting a Phoenix Custom Rifle 300RUM with a blueprinted 700 action and 28" Kreiger barrel. I would like to load these at max or close to max charge as long as they are .5" or better. I know that max velocity and max accuracy is a tough combo but I want to find the best mixture between the two. I was planning on finding my max coal and max charge, then seeing how it groups. And then play with seating if I need to for better accuracy. Am I on the right track?

I have a RCBS Rock Chucker Supreme reloading kit that I need to buy dies for. This is where I'm hung up on what dies to buy. What dies are you guys using for the 230s? I was going to get the rcbs dies to go with it. Will this setup work or do the 230s require a special seating die? Do you full length or just neck size?

I have 100 unfired Remington Brass primed with federal 215m. I also have one 8lb jug of Retumbo and three 1lb jugs of H1000.

Thank you for any advice!

 

[EXTREMEPREJUDICE]

There's quite a bit in determining OCW and while it's not rocket science it can't be covered in a few sentences in a thread. A good start is to review the sticky threads at the top of the reloading forum, much of what you are seeking is covered there.

 

[nuclear_shooter]

And of course: OCW Overview - Dan Newberry's OCW Load Development System

 

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Thanks for the info, ill check up on it. Any idea what dies to use? Would the regular rcbs dies work or is there something better?

 

[mtang45]

Buy the RCBS dies. As your reloading skills improve and your need for better quality increases with your quest for greater accuracy you will find your wallet going in the opposite direction buying all kinds of stuff to satisfy the obsession.

 

[nuclear_shooter]

Buy the RCBS dies. As your reloading skills improve and your need for better quality increases with your quest for greater accuracy you will find your wallet going in the opposite direction buying all kinds of stuff to satisfy the obsession.

I'm gonna go in the opposite direction and say buy the nicest dies you can afford. The RCBS dies will get the job done though.

 

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thank you. any recommendations on dies besides the rcbs?