Thread: Powder Question

Well under 200. My longest shot to date on a deer is 120m. Never had a intrest in shooting like I do now.

Originally Posted by Toby

I cant read what hasnt turned up yet. Whats so bad about about asking and slowly learning names of powders and projectiles and stuff. Geez must be that time of the month for some of you.

Bugger the negative guys, ask away. I can't believe some people's attitudes on here.

Reloading is a piece of piss, don't be intimidated by it.

Originally Posted by Savage1

Bugger the negative guys, ask away. I can't believe some people's attitudes on here.

Reloading is a piece of piss, don't be intimidated by it.

That's what a forum is for, right?

Originally Posted by Toby

I cant read what hasnt turned up yet. Whats so bad about about asking and slowly learning names of powders and projectiles and stuff. Geez must be that time of the month for some of you.

Toby, which book did you order ?

For basics on the process, see RCBS - Precisioneered Shooting Products - Step-By-Step Reloading

You can download the ADI manual to look at some specifics
ADI Powders Handloaders' Guide

I'll hunt around for some more online reading, more important that you understand the basic process, and the variables involved. Best thing you can do is to go spend some time with an experienced reloader. Maybe check with the local gunship or NZDA ?

Lyman 49th edition. The guy at hamills said its a good one to read

Originally Posted by Toby

Lyman 49th edition. The guy at hamills said its a good one to read

It is

Lyman: Intro to reloading
http://www.lymanproducts.com/lyman/p...oReloading.pdf

Redding: Basic Handloading Guide
http://www.redding-reloading.com/ima...ding_guide.pdf

Thanks ebf. Shouldnt be long before I get the kit. Lee kit from outdoors supplies for $220 better then guncity at $300

Originally Posted by Toby

I only shoot the .308 and 6.5 in close. What projectiles would you say for the 6.5. Im going to use sierra pro hunter 150's for the .308 not sure.about 6.5

Toby for the 6.5 i would consider Amax and the TTSX. i could post you 10 of each of the LRX and AMAX to try if you want. also have a look through this website ADI Powders Handloaders' Guide

p.s pick a powder that is easy to get hold of. most gun shops have adi

Whats a compressed load, is that just powder thats been packed in tight?

will the 6.5x55 throw 140 Amax's ?? if so i can send you some to do some testing with

Thanks for the offer but I will be all right.

Originally Posted by Toby

Whats a compressed load, is that just powder thats been packed in tight?

yeap more then 100% of normal case capacity.

It doesn't have the pressure on the chart but im guessing it would be higher then normal, if so would my 6.5 handle it? its a Carl Gustav its pretty old but barrel seems to be in great nick.

I see on that chart it has AR2209 44gr using 140gr projectiles going 2620. Is that alright for my gun because I want to use 140s and that powder can be used for the .300wsm 65.5gr going 3050fps using 168gr. Does that seem ok to try first or not?