Recent content by bpotter

Thank you dwh missed that thread in a search. Will give it a go if the weather ever straightens out. Has it been an easy powder to work with? Sent from my SM-G950U using Tapatalk

Thanks much. It looks close enough to MRP, r22 and 7828 to be worth a try. Should be able to get to 2900 without much pressure and good fill.

Has anyone tried this combination and results? Found QL for 150 and 168LRAB but not the 160s. Sent from my SM-G950U using Tapatalk

I can't get a clear picture of primer or pocket. Small crack from top edge of primer then down side. Hole is not as distinct as Oldtrader3s photo. Pocket rim rough and pocked. There is a very/very small grove cut in the primer pocket presumably matching crack in side of primer. Can try to use...

Thanks guys I have the primer and will try to take a picture and figure out how to post it. IIRC it was just a crack in the side of the primer. It was not backed out. The reason I noticed it was the soot ring around primer area on bolt when I cleaned the gun. Noticed the offending case right...

Thanks all. This rifle needs to be shooting at an elk in September so I am getting short of time to do to much reinventing the wheel. I was hoping this combo could work. Nice big sweet spot at .7 to 0.2 inch 3 shot groups. 2840-2860 FPS with an additional 40 FPS with WLR primers. Very...

Dr. Mike: Thank you. Yes, I should have said pressure estimate. I was assuming 65,000 PSI for manual but wanted to make sure. Previously, I had worked up in .3 grain implements and had been checking for pressure signs. None until issues with WLR primers. Also, thank you for your earlier...

I am in the final steps (I hope) of working up a hunting load for a 280 Ackley. 25 inch barrel. 160 Accubond I am trying to find out what pressure 55.4 - 56.4 grains IMR 4831 generates. Hogdon lists 61,900 PSI for 55.5 grains and this is about where this rifle begins shooting well. Can...

Thanks for the replies. Widgeon: Wanted a heavier bullet for elk. 140s would work but ... Easy sub MOA to 300 with this rifle but smaller is better and am spoiled with how it's shooting the 140s. I had originally planned on RL 22 but just can't seem to get consistency with RL22 from day to...

Hello: This is my first post to this board. I'm fairly new to reloading and looking for suggestions. I have worked up an acceptable 140 gr accubond load for my 280 ai (1 in 9, twist 25 inch barrel). 60 grains H4831SC, WRL primers at 2950 FPS with very low SD. I can get over 3000 FPS with...