Recent content by phil

I don’t understand the re- release of a bullet that expands and penetrates exactly like a current offering, is it just nostalgia? Or are they trying to sell to the guys that are scared to use “Ballistic Tips” from the reputation of the early version maybe?

Looks like a beautiful death awaits. What is different about the SB jackets, compared to BT Hunting?

they MIGHT fly apart at high velocity.? I assume you have an 8tw barrel?

That company is getting with the program…good stuff.👍

Sounds like it’s just right for behind the shoulder.?!

I’ve been considering running these in my 6.5 Mega, or the 142gr. Or the 130gr AB.

Tough and consistent brass, in my experience. I’ve used quite a bit of 280AI.

They are so very convenient, in every way.

Just used for hunting, you don’t really need many bullets for a hunting season. There certainly are easier and cheaper selections for play time and off season, for me anyhow. Like Ballistic Tips or Berger.

I don’t have IMR 4831 anymore

If you have a doubt get one chucked up and put a needle on it. If it’s reamed straight….i guess that would eliminate one thing. I’m sure there is a way to check shell holder vs die thread alignment. It never ends…

One way to do this is to seat the bullet jammed a little, .010-.015” or so, with a REDUCED powder charge. Your case belt would still have the stopping duty, but at least you would be certain the cartridge is forced against the bolt face, in that direction.. Drop charge weight 7-8% from a safe...

The last Redding seater I had caused excessive runout. For me anything over .001 is alarming, personally.. I use a an LE Wilson for that cartridge now, no more concerns.

That’s one thing I like about 21st century Mandrels/Dies. They can self align.

Never dealt with this myself, but is there a way to orient the shell holder to allow for self-adjustment of the case as it’s pressed in? If it’s the expander ball and stem, and they aren’t bent, I’d throw the expander away and use a mandrel and mandrel die.