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A few loads that have worked well for me: Remington 24" barrel-- WW CCI BR2 HDY 139 GMX 54.0 grains Rl17 3035 fps FC F210M NOS 140 E-TIP 55.4 grains RL17 3039 fps FC F210M NOS 150 ABLR 60.0 grains VN560 3033 fps (All sub-MOA) Winchester 22"...

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I never used Alpha brass. But Lapua and Norma always served me well in a wide variety of cartridges. I like Peterson brass as well, though I've only used it in a couple of cartridges.

Cartridge : .338 Federal Bullet : .338, 185, Barnes 'TTSX' BT 30426 Useable Case Capaci: 45.444 grain H2O = 2.951 cm³ Cartridge O.A.L. L6: 2.820 inch = 71.63 mm Barrel Length : 22.0 inch = 558.8 mm Predicted Data for Indicated Charges of the Following Powders. Matching...

Cartridge : 7 mm-08 Rem. Bullet : .284, 162, Hornady ELD-X 2840 G7 Useable Case Capaci: 44.790 grain H2O = 2.908 cm³ Cartridge O.A.L. L6: 2.810 inch = 71.37 mm Barrel Length : 18.0 inch = 457.2 mm Powder : IMR 8208 XBR Predicted data by increasing and...

Amen, indeed.

Excellent account of a grand adventure, even if challenged by baggage difficulties.

Lew did do beautiful work. I'm fortunate to have one rifle with a stock he crafted.

I pray God's grace be poured out on the family. May God supply each of you with His abundant comfort.

Cartridge : 7 mm-08 Rem. Bullet : .284, 162, Hornady ELD-X 2840 G7 Useable Case Capaci: 43.909 grain H2O = 2.851 cm³ Cartridge O.A.L. L6: 2.755 inch = 69.98 mm Barrel Length : 18.0 inch = 457.2 mm Powder : IMR 8208 XBR Predicted data by increasing and...

Cartridge : 7 mm-08 Rem. Bullet : .284, 162, Hornady ELD-X 2840 G7 Useable Case Capaci: 44.629 grain H2O = 2.898 cm³ Cartridge O.A.L. L6: 2.800 inch = 71.12 mm Barrel Length : 22.0 inch = 558.8 mm Powder : IMR 8208 XBR Predicted data by increasing and...

Any of a number of powders would yield better case fill and higher velocities. Cartridge : 6.5 Creedmoor Hornady Bullet : .264, 140, Nosler BalTip 26140 Useable Case Capaci: 45.170 grain H2O = 2.933 cm³ Cartridge O.A.L. L6: 2.800 inch = 71.12 mm Barrel Length : 22.0...

It wouldn't be an ideal case fill, but the powder would work. Cartridge : 6.5 Creedmoor Hornady Bullet : .264, 140, Nosler BalTip 26140 Useable Case Capaci: 45.161 grain H2O = 2.932 cm³ Cartridge O.A.L. L6: 2.800 inch = 71.12 mm Barrel Length : 22.0 inch = 558.8 mm...

Otherwise, you have a variety or choices at or near 58K psi max chamber pressure. Cartridge : .280 Rem. Bullet : .284, 131, Hammer HeavyH Useable Case Capaci: 61.467 grain H2O = 3.991 cm³ Cartridge O.A.L. L6: 3.330 inch = 84.58 mm Barrel Length : 22.0 inch = 558.8 mm...

You can obtain ~100 fps greater velocity by upping pressure to 64K max. Cartridge : .280 Rem. Bullet : .284, 131, Hammer HeavyH Useable Case Capaci: 61.467 grain H2O = 3.991 cm³ Cartridge O.A.L. L6: 3.330 inch = 84.58 mm Barrel Length : 22.0 inch = 558.8 mm Powder...