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    Pete_D liked post by Backsteaks On thread : How is your bow hunting going?
    There doesn’t seem to be a lot happening on the archery section of the forum. For you bow hunters, who has been getting out for a walk? I managed to leave the rifle at home for the first time in...
    Liked On: 09-03-2022, 08:25 PM
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    Pete_D liked post by Micky Duck On thread : Starting load development and would love help
    that weight is ideal for .308 out long....for bush work you could do a LOT worse than a 180grn hornady round nose.....trust me on this,they kill VERY well. if you find factory loaded winchester...
    Liked On: 02-03-2022, 09:54 PM
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    Pete_D liked post by johnd On thread : Primers
    I was doing a bit of interweb trawling about primers and came across this. It might solve a lot of questions people have. PRIMER CHART & REFERENCE GUIDE Small Handgun Standard .017" cup...
    Liked On: 19-02-2022, 08:52 PM
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    Pete_D liked post by zimmer On thread : 6.5 Grendel load trouble shoot
    Yep. Over and over I've pointed this out to new hand loaders. Get a mechanical beam scale. The el cheapo digital with strain gauge innards will let you down with zero drift. And something with a...
    Liked On: 16-01-2022, 03:09 PM
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    Pete_D liked post by charliehorse On thread : ADI 2207 and short barrel 308
    If you're interested I'm pretty sure I have some 2207 in the shed I don't plan on using if you can get it from me Pete_D
    Liked On: 16-01-2022, 09:08 AM
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    Pete_D liked post by bunji On thread : ADI 2207 and short barrel 308
    Pete_D So what your are better off doing is, stating what barrel length you will be using ,importantly what Game & usual range you will be hunting them , What Bullet & specific weight are you...
    Liked On: 15-01-2022, 10:24 PM
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    Pete_D liked post by Huk On thread : ADI 2207 and short barrel 308
    Good ol Gun City ehh :P
    Liked On: 15-01-2022, 10:24 PM
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    Pete_D liked post by shooternz On thread : ADI 2207 and short barrel 308
    Adi 2207 is simalar in burn rate to 4198 I use both in my .222 Rem just use the ADI data you will be fine the muzzle flash could be less than the slow powders you will also use less.
    Liked On: 15-01-2022, 05:01 PM
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    Pete_D liked post by grandpamac On thread : ADI 2207 and short barrel 308
    Greetings Pete_D, I echo much of what has been said before. You state that the aim is for a light load in a short barrel .308 with light projectiles. I note that you have found data on the ADI site...
    Liked On: 15-01-2022, 05:01 PM
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    Pete_D liked post by Cigar On thread : ADI 2207 and short barrel 308
    ADI have the data for 2207 with light bullets, and you can get hold of it, so go for it.
    Liked On: 15-01-2022, 05:01 PM
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    Pete_D liked post by BSA270 On thread : ADI 2207 and short barrel 308
    I use 2206H in my 16" .308 with Accubond 125gr. projectiles. 49.5grains gives me 2960fps and good accuracy.
    Liked On: 15-01-2022, 05:01 PM
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    Pete_D liked post by bunji On thread : ADI 2207 and short barrel 308
    @ Pete_D you need to give more details what bullet weight & most importantly what barrel length ,l will probably have loads still in my Reloading log books, from when l hunted with the Sambar Hound...
    Liked On: 15-01-2022, 05:01 PM
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    Pete_D liked post by ChrisW On thread : ADI 2207 and short barrel 308
    The powder that gives the highest velocity with a long barrel will also give the highest velocity with a short barrel - so the only thing you really need to consider is the projectile weight and...
    Liked On: 15-01-2022, 05:01 PM
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    Pete_D liked post by Jhon On thread : Bench Mark 8208 powder and the .303
    Maybe. Just a question of finding a good node for your rifles..there are far more experienced reloaders on this forum than me. But I've found its almost a waste of time, not to mention components,...
    Liked On: 03-10-2021, 09:07 PM
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    Pete_D liked post by johnd On thread : Bench Mark 8208 powder and the .303
    Yes, I just wanted to have the ability to change from one to the other depending on supply. Not just reduced loads either, the modeling shows 2550 fps for both with 174 grain projectiles is easily...
    Liked On: 30-09-2021, 08:51 PM
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