I have one in 35 Remington, with barrels in 22 Jet, 22 Hornet, 30-30 and something else I forget.
I also picked up an Encore in 6.5x55 with a 15" barrel, well, just because.
I'm so glad none of the animals I've shot have ever taken a "dirt nap". Also, I don't consider my hunts an attempt to "get it done".
(Phrases from TV shows that annoy me.)
I wasn't aware 20th century was making them that way. I'll have to decide if that's cheaper/better than getting a bushing die? Unfortunately, for a 6.5-300 Weatherby a FL Type S is a custom order.
Without turning the necks, I guess it is a case of whether I want my imperfections on the outside...
I've been having inconsistent results developing another load for my 6.5-300. It's been driving me little crazy.
My process is to size the case without an expander ball, and then expand the neck with the Sinclair expander die using the "E" (Expander) series. After bullet seating I do NOT...
It's a good place to start. When I start shooting more than one shot at each charge in the ladder I sometimes get slightly different data. It's one of the limitations of the ladder method - it doesn't take into account Es at each charge.
People shoot a mile out at Forsyth with 45-110's. It can certainly be done with 6.5's and reasonable pressures.
I wish I lived further from my targets!
I watched an episode on TV where they were shooting a .375 Cheytac from Snowy Mountain Rifles for Elk. Impressive. I've always wanted one since, but, don't live far enough away from anything.
I have switched to expanding with a mandrel, whether using a bushing die or not. My chronograph told the story with significantly better Es with this method. I had similar runout values to the OP.
I use the sinclair expanding mandrel, -.002". I bit the bullet and bought all the mandrels I'll...
A friend of mine ordered one in 7mm-08 and should take delivery soon. He's planning on using is on a Leopard hunt in Zambia later this year.
I'm thinking one in 22 Nosler would be outstanding for a prairie dog outing, too.
Any experiences?
I get up in the East, where you could stay on stand all day if need be. Now, both there and here in the West, people are back in their trucks by 9:00 AM and expecting deer to walk by.
There are a lot of places where there are no hunters and the deer stay right where they are, too. Patience used...
It's been my experience that some people DO need 10 rounds to kill a deer! (To paraphrase some of the left-wing whackos).
Anything that brings interest and people to the sport and our rights is a good thing.