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Interesting points. DrMike hit on my main concern, that the "most accurate powder" should be a measure of smallest velocity deviations, and not results on a target from a particular test barrel. My comments on the BOSS were really just there to illustrate that a particular load DOES interact...

Sounds like the advice I got when first buying a pickup applies here: Write the check, then go outside with the new keys and put a scratch on it somewhere. It's not a "truck" if you're afraid to get a scratch on it... I used to know a guy in TX with maybe 100 different 1911s, an incredible...

Just a topic for discussion I've been thinking on. Is the "most accurate powder" notation in reloading manuals meaningful, or is it just a reflection of THAT particular test barrel's resonance nodes? The concept of tuning a barrel to the ammo vs. what we normally do in reloading (tuning ammo to...

DrMike, Would you say the 140gr partition is more effective/reliable than the 140 gr Accubond on larger game? How does that compare to the ballistic tip? I ask because I've been working on 160gr AB and 175gr ABLR for my 284, but my "standard load" that has worked great on whitetails was 140gr...

Fantastic! That Savage 11 in 7mm-08, but a LH version, is on my short list of 3 or so I'm looking at for my son. Great job Dad, he's gonna love it!

Nice buck. At 30 yds with that load, you're at the top of it's impact velocity there hey? Sounds like what I've experienced with that bullet, deer drop in their tracks, jacket fragments, and a core through to the far skin or out. I primarily have shot deer with this load out of a .284 Win...

Doh... I was hoping you'd already done it with your 284 and could tell me the case hit the bullet just fine on the ogive at 2.83 OAL ;) My 175 ABLRs are on backorder with Cabelas still, and the rifle is in another state, or I'd be loading it up myself to check. I'm hoping someone out there...

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Ok, that's pretty interesting... why were you putting 2000 rounds a year through it? And what type/build is that 308? Good looking in a "Grey Ghost" sort of way.

I recently read somewhere that stuffing a 175gr ABLR into a .284Win case might be a problem as the long ogive may not allow bullet to be gripped correctly while still keeping it short enough OALwise to fit in the magazine. I'm worried as I just bought both 160grAB and 175grABLR, before I read...

Firebird, What is your testing gameplan if I can ask? Did you work a ladder for each powder, and those are the most accurate loads so far, in each powder? It sounds like you've been working with all three powders. I've always wished there was a shortcut from working thru a ladder with each...

I used to put in for elk and deer in AZ in the 90s, never got drawn and gave up. Didn't realize back then your points kept increasing...

I've always been a Browning fan, mostly due to being introduced to them young by enthusiastic family. I like the A Bolt I have, safety position, 60 deg bolt, fit/finish, accuracy. But I'm aware I'm a "fan" and don't have a basis for comparison with other manufacturers. However I notice when...

Welcome Joe, I just joined up myself. Good looking hog! I'm considering 7mm08 myself, having fun researching for a gun for kids when they're up to it and I like that cartridge. I was at Cabelas yesterday, they do have a decent reloading starter kit for sale $50 off or so right now, the RCBS...

Agree with oldtimer. I can see that some of those cartridges are not popular, but they're not obsolete. I read the other day a definition, think it was in a Nosler reloading manual, Obsolescent = no maker currently chambers a gun in that cartridge Obsolete = the above AND no ammo maker...

Folks experience with some of these gun models is really helpful, as it's dang hard to get your hands on many of them to look at, let alone shoot, and that 3 min at Cabelas the salesman will give you with hands-on after a 20 min wait for him doesn't give much comparison time. Looked at the...

Great thoughts all, particularly coming from folks that have been through this already. That wee Encore is a great fit for that kid! Would never have thought of that. And I never considered Tikka either, will give them a look. I had a thought reading, as folks talked about handing the guns...

Hi all, Just a starter post on my current interest to give some discussion opportunities ;) I said "Hi" on the NewGuy thread also. I've been reading all night, and have searched up 10 or 15 good threads on this subject, linked below. I'm looking for a good rifle to get my 11 yo son to ease him...

Thanks much DrMike. I've read your posts on your .284 with interest. I also recently read quite a bit on the 284 having a resurgence of interest in long range F class, 1000yd shooting etc., over at 6mmBR.com and accurateshooter.com. Makes me think I was smarter than I remember back in the...

Hi, My name is Dave, or "Pipes" so far as everyone in the USAF knew for the last 25 years. I've been reading here for a couple weeks, and have worked through a hundred threads or so, finally got my login password etc. Saw the intro thread, so here goes-- just going to list anything I can...