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Many thanks for the good advice given. I'll be seating them deeper.

HI, I loaded some bullets for my .270 Win for an upcoming elk hunt. I had about six misfires out of 35 shots where the bullet never fired but got a dented primer. I had used good quality new Nosler brass with Winchester large rifle primers installed with an autoloading primer tool so I...

I am using IMR 4831 powder and wonder if anyone has found a powder measure that accurately measures this tubular kernal shaped powder. Someone at the local gun shop told me about a powder measure and scale combination but didn't have any specific information. What is the best tool to...

Good suggestions. I'll take your advice YoteSmoker ... sounds like a good plan to me. Thanks. Vic T

Hi, I am getting ready to handload some 140 grain Accubonds for my Ruger MMRL .270 for elh hunting this year. I am planning to use IMR 4831 powder. The Nosler manual gives a range of 49.5 to 53.5 grains for this load. There is both faster muzzle velocity as well as higher load density at...

Thank you for the tips. I have turned it into fertilizer and soaked my primers in oil prior to discarding them too. Better to be safe than sorry, I figure.

Hi, This is a great site and I look forward to learning more here. About 18 years ago I was started reloading for my .270 Ruger and I really enjoyed the process and the improved accurancy at the range. I have not done any since then and am ready to take it up again. I am wondering about the...