Recent content by highoctane

My condolences. Statistics show that 17 veterans also commit suicide every day as well.

That 16 in barrel explains those velocity numbers. And yes, with accuracy like that I would be done with it! Good luck this season

@JMRhino That's a great group with that 120 gr BT. I also noticed your SD and ES numbers. My load numbers were like that as well, however I really don't get caught up in things like that, especially when accuracy is where it should be. Another thing, I noticed your charge weight was 50.5 grs...

I used the 150 gr Ballistic Tip, seated to 2.760 with the Big Game powder. I also have a great load with the 140 Sierra non-tipped Gameking using IMR 4895 or Varget

Yes indeed, however, 4895 may not give the best velocity in any cartridge but where Ive tried it velocity is very respectable and accuracy is generally outstanding. Whether H or IMR, 4895 is a wonderful powder that simply shines in many cartridges. IMO, Im not sure there's a better all around...

My condolences to you and your family my friend.

This is what I use to do when I used belted cases. Never had any issues.

Ive used Big Game before in my 7 08 and had decent results but nothing to get excited over. I decided to try it again with a 150 gr Ballistic Tip. I loaded up a charge weight of 46.5 grs, (safe in my rifle) and seated that 150 gr BT to 2.820. I set my Chrono up and shot several groups at 100...

Mr. Brooks and Fred Barnes were the John Nosler of copper bullets. No matter how great the man, or what they've accomplished death is a universal reality for all humanity and according to Hebrews 9 "It is appointed unto men once to die, but after this the judgment"

6 pages of mostly 1st hand experience with the bullets in question! Pick one, work up a load, sight rifle in and go kill stuff. It's as simple as that!! Good luck!

I don't think it would matter but I would be finding a new one. Personally, Im too OCD when it comes to powder measuring.

Could be a food impaction caused by arterial worms. Could be bad news for this buck. Could also be an infection from thorns, briers, or sharp sticks. "Nature" or whatever you call it, shows that deer have more to "worry" about than just hunters.

You got a gem there! The 280 is my favorite. I've owned mine for 30 yrs.

I understand powder sensitivity can be an issue if shooting long range, and that means different things to different people but I'm talking 800-1000 yds. I also understand that some make it a bigger issue than it really is. Most just parrot what they've read or heard about a certain powder I've...

Varget works really well in the 308 but don't overlook IMR-4895. My 308 loves IMR-4895 and 150 gr Ballistic Tips. I get 2810 for velocity and just a hair over half inch accuracy with that combo. That velocity should be right in the wheel house for the 150 gr BT.