Greetings Magnetite, Definitely an option which I use for my 6.5 x 55. For multiple rifles like my .308's it becomes tiresome. Even 1/16th of a turn of the die is over 0.1mm or .004 inches. I guess...
Liked On: 30-09-2021, 12:40 PM
Update - So my magnetospeed arrived and I’ve got the results of my charge weight testing done! 178506 Ruger American Hunter Rifle - 20inch Barrel All rounds seated at 2.175” (max mag length)...
Liked On: 14-09-2021, 11:19 AM
Lee make some good gear. Their single stage presses are awesome value for money and are right up there in quality. I spent a lot of time because I'm bloody minded getting an old Pro 1000 working...
Liked On: 24-08-2021, 09:30 PM
Yes method I use but once determined I measure the result with a comparator and note that reading for future use. You don't have to have a comparator you can just try each case as you size it. I do...
Liked On: 24-08-2021, 01:00 PM
Quite rewa , a modern 6.5x55 rifle loaded with a decent amount of 2209 using a 120gr Nosler at circa 2950 at sensible ranges is very effective Been using 6.5x55 since the 90's , the only weight...
Liked On: 23-08-2021, 11:00 PM
There are no shortcuts in reloading. There's a rather delightful long winded old fella on YouTube who can tell you all you need to know to get started and he knows what he is talking about..Google...
Liked On: 23-08-2021, 06:37 PM
you do realise you have used up 30x 6.5mm projectiles to make that !!!!!!!! Im too cheap for that carry on....3 in wee group,adjust zero and fire another couple or three to confirm and call it...
Liked On: 23-08-2021, 02:48 PM
Nice. But your velocity is shit.
Liked On: 23-08-2021, 02:46 PM
Keep at it, you'll get there eventually.
Liked On: 23-08-2021, 02:46 PM
Magnetite What a beast! I am shocked, stunned and a not a little bit amazed.............were a chair nearby, I would fall heavily into it and sit stunned for several minutes.
Liked On: 16-08-2021, 06:44 PM
Or a deer with its jaw shot off that wanders of to starve to death.
Liked On: 04-08-2021, 11:18 AM
Well its not out the gate for premium projectiles but these are just ordinary ol hornadys!
Liked On: 02-08-2021, 10:36 PM
My experience has been that the “use fast burning powders for a short barrel” isn’t really a thing. Certain powders in certain configurations just tend to give better velocities then others and is...
Liked On: 29-07-2021, 09:28 PM
I have to ask, why do you wish to anneal?
Liked On: 19-07-2021, 11:10 PM
this guy started with the berger VLD hunting and then changed to the Berger Hybrid so he just uses 1 COA length across several rifles and does not compensate for throat wear. Jumping 30-85 thou". ...
Liked On: 04-07-2021, 09:46 PM