Recent content by Biggs358

I can't comment on the Summit Press as I use a slightly customized Lee Classic Cast for most of my reloading, but can fully agree with mjcmichigan's comments about the RCBS M1000. I have several digital scales and the M1000 is just as quick and accurate and never needs recalibration during a...

Ray, I had the same experience with my 9.3x62. It took me no time to find loads for both 250 gr AB's and 286 gr NP bullets. I don't remember how may shots it took to sight it in but I know it wasn't many. It is one the easiest cartridge I now load and I load for 10 different calibers.

Several good powders for 45-70, included those mentioned. I use IMR 4198 both for down-loaded hard cast bullets as well as hotter jacketed bullet loads in my Ruger #1. I will soon be trying AA5744 for heavy cast bullets in a Pedersoli Sharps (Lyman 1878 Creedmoor version of 1877 Sharps). 5744...

Life and age is catching up with me and I can no longer climb mountains to hunt elk but, I still enjoy hunting deer and hogs. I have convinced myself that I still need my 358 Win, and 9.3x62 and my 45-70's. The truth is, I really like hunting with and shooting bigger bore rifles with heavy for...

I too use Grip-N-Pull and they work really well. I have yet to damage a bullet as you don't have to have more than a light grip to pull a bullet. Tool works in conjunction with your press and you are able to save the powder and without making a mess on your bench. I have both the large rifle...

Last year when visiting friends in Joplin MO, I dropped by my favorite gun shop. Apparently, they bought a bunch of bullets from an estate sale and I picked up 2 unopened boxes of .458 300 gr NP's. I've not reloaded any of them yet, but I'm hoping that my Ruger #1 45-70 will shoot them as...

Looks like some good information on some new powders! Thanks for sharing.

I normally use front and bags or front bipod and rear cushion, but have really grown to like the Caldwell Stinger for sighting in my rifles. You still have to adjust the front elevation on the Stinger after each shot but, its quick and easy. I tried a lead sled a couple of times but couldn't...

I have a Lee Classic turret and a Lee Classic single stage press. For load development, I like a single stage press and for bulk reloading I use my turret press more often. The turret press makes the reloading process a bit quicker but, I like the single stage press because it is not a...

I am now using an RCBS Chargemaster Lite and a GemPro 250 (recently replaced under warranty) to check the RCBS Chargemaster throws. The RCBS Chargemaster Lite has proven to be VERY accurate as verified by my GemPro 250. For backup, I have an RCBS Rangemaster 2000 and a Dandy Omega auto...

Tecumseh, I've had to hard to finding some Ramshot powders here in OK. I use Ramshot Big Game for my 9.3x62 (and soon for 7mm-08) and TAC for my 358 Win. I just picked up a pound of Hunter that was the last one at the store. I'm looking for another pound or two of Big Game. I will try and...

I've not used Reloder 17 in my Tikka T3 7-08 but I'm am getting ready to try Ramshot Big Game with 140 grain Trophy Bonded Tip's and Ramshot Hunter under 160 grain Sierra GameKings. I will be using Western's published data. I am especially interested in getting to the range with the 160 SGK's...

I initially had decent (actually good) results using TAC with 225 gr. NP's with Winchester WLR primers in my Ruger M77 358 Win. However, I've since had issues trying to duplicate the accuracy of the load in subsequent range sessions. I'm in the process of trying a slightly reduced load of TAC...

I would hope that Nosler would start producing their 250 grain .366 Accubonds on a more consistent basis. I've been waiting on them to hit the shelves for well over a year now. If they decide not to produce them more often than every couple of years, then I hope that Sierra will produce a 250...

I reload for 10 different rifle calibers and have RCBS, Redding and Lee dies. The last few die sets I've purchased have been Lee's. They are economical, easy to set up and use, and are capable of making some very accurate ammo. The Lee's ultimate die set that I use for my 6.5 CM is top notch...