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Powerstroke, you know where I am at. :wink: ...but like you, I am starting to understand "peace of mind" is so much better. I am learning at 53 years and I am listening to the guys here. I think they found peace of mind a while back. :grin: :grin:

As usual, I think you might have a good point!! As usual, now I am excited to see if that is the issue. That would be great! Scan away. stevesdl@comcast.net

The bolt is sticky pulling back this morning with no brass also the bolt is sticky pulling back this morning with brass (brand new and fired brass) It all seems to be affected if I swing the bolt all the way up tight before pulling back. If I do not go all the way up super tight and then pull...

Hey Rod!!! That is a group with 71 grns. Everyone's comment brought me back into reality. This weekend I will go out and zero in for 200 and practice with about 75 rounds. It is just incredible how a few thousands and 1 grn of powder can make such a difference in accuracy. All has to do with...

ah JD338 I had forgotten about your slogan signature. :):) I am back on track now. :):) Thanks everyone for comments Stevesdl

"There isn't anything in N/A that will know the difference in 100 / 200 fps velocity from your .338 WM" I know. :) I all of a sudden have that Tim the Tool Man power urge. Unless there is a magical answer and a short cut, I have already started to accept 2738 and 71 grs. Especially with that...

Yeah, after the first group, I was mumbling under my breath on why I would do a stupid thing as change two variables for a new load. I just didn't think (at the time of reloading). My load's OAL are now custom to my rifle but I made the OAL a longer length. I started with .020 from lands. The...

Now that I have all my variables coming together (NAB 225, Nosler brass, headspace, OAL), my groups are an exciting and consistent as this target. (shot a number of same hole groups as well last weekend) ..I am getting greedy, but down so close to the wire (3 weeks away) for the 10 day hunting...

Just a few thoughts from a novice but learning real fast with reloading 338 win mag brass. 1. Sounds like you have the headspace discernment on the mark. OAL made a difference on my pressures as well so I backed off on the powder. 2. Quality Brass - I am starting to believe this makes a...

Just a kind thought to all. Be careful and always be prepared for the unexpected. My good friend (Jim) and his wife (Patty) are avid hunters and have hunted many years in Wyoming. (He is a Veterinarian from Colorado). They always use mules for their trips and these mules are their personal...

"That nice fellow by the name of Nodak 7mm sent those to me if you can believe that! That Nodak is a nice guy!" Yes he is! He spent some of his valuable time freely helping me on the phone. Scotty and DrMike and many others on this board have sure been great to me. Because of this board and...

The whole story was great. You had me glued from start to finish. Offhand at 173 yards! Fantastic! Stevesdl

Hi Team! Sorry for so long before a response. My regular job has kept me beyond busy and the wife was in the hospital for 2 days as well so no real time to test until this weekend - but I have taken into consideration everyone's comments, a few phone calls and an awful lot of research. Here is...

I have a Weatherby Vangaurd 338 Win MAg and I luv it. Have been using Federal brass but just bought Nosler brass (I have been told by a few that the Winchester brass is also a good candidate. As correctly discerned from experts here on this site. I definitely had a headspace issue. This will...

UMM... looking for the "confused smiley" Here we go :? Okay so for belted magnum reloading such as 338 Win Mag, the best practice is to resize neck only correct? I am confused since I thought the only way one could use the deprimer rod inside the resizer is to resize and deprime together...

Thanks 1Shot. Lets just say my cases are not sized correctly. Am I correct in discernment that I can just follow the instructions, run them through the resize and my cases should now be correctly resized? (I will only use good brass) Thanks Steve

After everyone's suggestions and research (your suggestions weighed more), it will be Nosler brass. Laupa and Norma (same as Nosler) were right there as well. I found a decent deal of less than $60.00 on a site I have purchased most of my other reloading prods. (almost $5.00 diff even with...

After receiving some comments on my reloaded ammo, I have a feeling I am not properly setting up my RCBS resizing die correctly. I have read the instructions that came with the set, but have the strange feeling there is a lot more to it than what is stated. Does anyone have any suggestions on...

Looks like I am going to buy 100 new 338 win mag brass. Any suggestions regarding the best deal or product? I searched the forums but did not see this as a conversation or topic (though I bet it has been asked) Thanks Steve

Houston, we have a problem. Weatherby Vanguard 338 Win Mag O.A.L. 2.754 - Measured 10 consistent times with Hornady A.O.L. gauge COAL 2.734 (Base to Ogive) - Measured in combination with Hornady Comparator and Vernier Caliper COAL 3.447 (Base to Tip - COAL is above SAAMI maximum standards)...