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MJMichigan, Given the low BC you might not want to test the bullet, but with accuracy like that and limited component availability I would be sorely tempted to do a couple of water jug tests to confirm or deny the velocity needed for expansion. Honestly I think the 180 RN interlock will...

Congrats Guy Miner, I think you will really like the press. I'm interested in hearing what you think of it after some use; what tricks and tips you figure out. Especially on the rifle rounds. To expound on Guy's first impression review. I grabbed one earlier this year and it seems like a...

Honestly, I've never seen any discussion on humidity sensitive powders... This is a new one to me. I guess if you lived on the coast in OR or BC where you are practically in a rainforest, than it could make some difference if the ammo was stored in an un-conditioned space... A noticiable...

I'm late to the party like ShadeTree, but I 100% agree with Songdog and ShadeTree on this. While the high shoulder shot messes up a bit of meat, it has consistently dropped deer for me and the two Elk I have shot. I don't recall a lost rifle animal... I've lost a few deer with archery though...

Glad to hear it jimbires. Other than primers and cases, things have pretty well stabilized by me. Small shops can't get supplies, but the bigger guys with more purchasing clout seem to be getting supplied with fair regularity. Specific brands might be missing like RL powder, or Barnes bullets...

Absolutely! Overflow parking huh? I like it.

Sadly Guy, that sort of occurrence is fairly common in my neck of "civilization". They even target gunshops - https://www.lansingstatejournal.com/sto ... 733072001/ Not to go off of on a tangent, but here in MI, drugs, alcohol and other forms of enslavement are honored by a sizeable portion of...

Thanks for the laugh Guy Miner. That will do JD338, that will do. However... I dare say that the last cupboard looks just a tad bare...

I don't display; but if I did it would be in an inoperable condition. To mimic Guy Miner's response - I knew a family that lost their guns in a break-in. The police figured it was a family member or close friend as they took every gun that wasn't in a safe along with jewelry and other valuables...

Welcome 3 Meter Para Bellum. The Hornady book is a good recommendation. I find the Lyman 50th to be good as well and maybe a little easier for me to read. On rifle rounds (30-06, 6.5 Creedmoor, 280 Rem and Ackley) I get very accurate rounds while saving money. I'm just getting into pistol...

I still do on every new rifle. Those Tikka's are very good out of the box and given what she's providing out of the gate; I'm sure you will settle into a good, long and comfortable relationship.

Sounds like a good guy! I have a friend like him - "It will shoot the same, its all 30-06." Glad you were able to help him out. And I would have to agree with JD338, that load can take deer out to 200 yards.

Personally if the rifle was mine or my fathers, given the generous chamber, I would call it a day and load up a box or three. I might try another bullet just to satisfy curiosity, but I would be very happy to have a heavily used lever action delivering sub 1.5" groups at 100 yards with a good...

You might want to take a look at http://www.shootforum.com/forum/bulletdb.html. No images, but decent collection of dimensions to work off of. I would have to vote for a Woodleigh. Grove is pretty far back on current production but not that far back; the difference in grove position could...

No idea - I'll let you, I mean your friend, know once I figure it out! Current attempt is setting a low monthly budget... I've blown through the budget the last three months... Congrats on the bullets.

Congrats on your new home! I would fundamentally agree with NYDAN as I'm from MI. I know your screen name is for KY; but if you are moving to a desert or coastal area, your situation will be very different. Basement is generally a good idea as long as it is properly conditioned. Main issues...

I think ShadeTree's answer is on the mark. Clean is slower from the extra friction / lack of carbon and copper plus any residual liquids left behind. I generally see a slight increase in the reported velocity the longer I shoot. I tend to do a quick clean (dry patch, or slightly damp with Hop...

Yup He is Good!

Sounds like a fun project. Lot of good advice given. RL-23 / 26 should work well above 150 grains, but as you noted there isn't much data out their. Powders are a little new for inclusion into a lot of books / cartridge recipes. RL-17 should work well below 160 grains and RL-19 should do well...

Thanks for posting - I won't mention them anymore! I'm sorry I made you waste time with them.