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I'm late on this but did you happen to check the bullet run out. I scanned the posts and didn't see anything on it . That makes the biggest different in my loads they'd have to be really out to cause 3" groups but it's something else to check. I've tried most loading tricks and found they really...

A friend of mine picked up a wood stock series 2 in 257 WBY thought you guy's would be interested in range results . Shot it with factory ammo 80gr. TTSX shot 2.5" @ 240 yards . Had some factory 115 TTSX's too those shot terrible . Took them home put them on a run out Gauge they were running out...

JDD338 That pic of yours is one of my favorite pics I actually tried to get my buck in a similar shot but I couldn't remember what angle it was. I had it every way but right. I like a bullet to exit from any angle , I think the 338 RUM is just a bit much for the 225 Accubond up close. If that...

I wasn't disappointed in the performance just surprised that it didn't exit and think it should have . Of course there was tremendous damage and both shoulders were lost , the deer dropped like a stone . I was actually concerned it might be to much bullet and had even considered both 180 and...

I posted this at the campfire and didn't get much responce thought I'd post it here too. In May I shot a 335lb Bear with a 338 RUM using a 225 gr Accubond . 1st shot (broadside) passed through after that shot he was stumbling along running straight away and I shot him length wise from about 60...

For those interested I shot this bear on 5/20/11 with a 338 RUM and a 225 gr. AB. He had a live weight of 335 lbs. The first shot , from 40 yards entered beside the backbone and exited behind the front shoulder a bit high. He went down rolled around a bit then got up and staggered off. I could...

Is the ammo you testing cold or just the air temp? I shot RL22 in a 300 Win Mag and got close to 100 fps difference but that was when I left the rifle and ammo in my truck over night in sub zero temps. I had already chronoed the ammo in the summer and just happened to chronograph it again that...

I have a RCBS Case Master Concentricity Gage http://www.midwayusa.com/viewProduct/de ... ber=310955 I set up and load as close as I can run out wise. I don't turn or ream the necks nothing like that. Then after all the shells are loaded I check the runout on the RCBS Concentricity Gage. Then...

I bought one the first time I saw it . When I got it , it was a great concept , but the rim of the cartridge rode in a spring loaded female center on the Concentricity tool . For the tool to work the rim had to be concentric with the case. I tried it on 3 or 4 different calibers I load but none...

I use Retumbo in my 700 Rem 300 RUM . Hodgdon lists 100.5 with a 180 gr. as max . My load is 99.0 with 180 Partions .010ish off the lands I'm right at 3300 fps , groups are right at 1" @ 100 yards. I start to get pressure at 99.5. I loaded 180 gr. Accubonds , there pretty similar to Ballistic...

I posted this on a couple site but I wanted to post it here to. After hearing so much good about the Marlin XL/XS7 I bought a XL7C 25-06 in early January ($319.00). I put a 5 X 15 Bushnell Elite on it. The first trip to the range I had 4 miss fires ,3 with factory ammo 1 with a hand load...

I'm late on this I know but one thing I didn't see when I glanced through the posts was anyone mention bullet run out. If it was sorry I missed it. As long as the gun is sound ,no bedding , scope , or other issue's . I would look there . I was really surprised when I started checking mine. Now I...

I have a 7600 in 30-06 I cut and re crowned the barrel to 18 1/2 " because I wanted a carbine . The trigger can be worked on but it's not as easy as the 700. I had mine worked on its at about 3.5 lbs with some creep. I like how maneuverable it is in the brush and in tight tree stands. My groups...

RL22 has always givin me top velocity and accuracy . I also have noticed lot to lot variance . I chrono'd RL22 in a 300 WM , 180 partion on a 90+ degree day I had a high of 3124 and a low of 3079 for 5 shots . On zero degree day with the same load and gun had a high of 3005 and a low of 2964 for...

H4350 is a extreme powder said to be less sensitive to temperature changes. I have chrono'd H1000 and Retumbo from 90+ to zero degrees and have found very uniform velocity's. I can only assume any of the extreme powders would do the same . I haven't chrono'd any of the IMR powders under the same...

I have all 3 plus a 300 RUM they all have Sims recoil pads . I can't feel enough difference 338 WM , 300 WM and 300 RUM to really tell them apart if you can handle one you will handle the others without much trouble. The recoil of the 300's is a quicker sharper recoil so if really pressed I...

Cal , I have messed alot with 700's . Yea , Rem told me 2 1/2" @ 100 yards out of a 25-06 mountain rifle was " Acceptable accuracy". A couple things I've noticed on them . On the Syn stocks the slot for the recoil lug is molded way to wide that allows the action to rock or roll side to side this...

Quick history 700 SS/SYN 300 RUM bought at a bargin price because it had a accuracy problem. I worked on it a bit got it down to averaging at least less than 1 1/2" . I recently bought a book by Bryce Towesly called " Gunsmithing made easy " . In it he described how to stiffen the forearms on...

Eagleye, I knew you were just pulling my chain and no offence was taken . I do almost cringe when I meet someone or bump into another hunter and they ask what round I'm hunting with . I always get the "lecture" as I call it . I'm pretty use to it now , but over the years a few things have caused...

JD338 , Thanks for the info. Sorry I can't help you to much on loads I pulled my 338 RUM note book. I messed up a little on the first info I gave you . 4.08 over my comparitor engages the rifling not 4.02 as I stated earlier. Sorry. the loads I actually use are 102.0 H1000 / Fed215/ RP...