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I anneal after every fire . the brass is just so much more consistent to work with . there are a lot of us guys , on the Nosler forum... -
In my 35 plus years of reloading, I started annealing about 10 years ago and I wish I should have done it eons ago. Without annealing, I...
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It has benefits, one is case life if you are splitting necks and shoulders. More consistent neck tension for better long range results...
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RL338 replied to the thread Weatherby MZY.One thing if it was a smokeless ML , they went and designed their load data around Blackhorn 209. Close to $200/lb powder that is scarce...
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RL338 replied to the thread To anneal or not?.I anneal after each firing to keep everything consistent for me. Brass work hardens from the firing and sizing of it and at some point...
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Bingo. Lets you form cases without stretching them from the first firing. Minimizes case wear and fatigue as well. Doing that and...
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RL338 replied to the thread McGowen Barrels Customer Service.I’m in the same boat. I’m out to 6.5 months on my 458 barrel. When I ordered it lead times were 8-12 weeks , now they’re showing 4-12...
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RL338 replied to the thread Current 6 BRA build.One sweet rifle you have there , going to match the new SEB rest well👍
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Currently at BAT Machine, almost done and ready to ship. Not a hunting rifle, but for F Class 6 BRA BAT Machine MST custom action, right...
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RL338 replied to the thread Brass selection.Creating a false shoulder to hold the case tight while fire forming.
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I also shoot a 338-06 but not improved. I use Lapua 30-06 brass, neck it to 358 and size it down to fit snug on the first firing. No...
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RL338 replied to the thread Help: Need .338 WM reduced loads.I would start with IMR4350 since you have plenty and Nosler list load data for those bullets. https://www.nosler.com/338-winchester-magnum
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I ordered one for my 224 Wby after I get my new barrel on. With a stainless barrel this could look pretty neat.
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Kinda old news by now. Weatherby has released their own muzzleloader based on the 307. For anyone interested here’s their web page...
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RL338 replied to the thread 7-08 hunting load for 2026.Those TTSX sure put a hurtin’ on those 2. The 130gr has become the go to for the 308s here also.
