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Guy, you are stressing over nothing. I would much rather shoot big game with a Nosler that shoots into 3 inches at 300 yards than ANY Berger that shoots into little bitty groups. I do not care what they say, Berger's are NOT game bullets. Yeah, I know, lots of high paid jack ass people on TV...

No, I have not tried Rl 17 in anything. Its like, how many powders can a guy try? I have had very good success in the short mags with the powders I had on hand so I just could not justify trying new stuff. In my 300 WSM rifles IMR 4831 or H 4350 seems to work great. In my 270 WSM I have had...

For starters, I just have not been impressed with the Accubonds in general. They are a real hit and miss proposition. When they first came out I tried them in five different .338 caliber rifles, four of them shot like a shotgun while one shot groups well under an half inch. In my two 300 WSM...

Powder Valley is a great place to buy stuff. They will be glad to calculate shipping for you. In regard to the Haz Mat fee, I try to get a couple buddies to go in with me and we buy 4 eight pound kegs, that spreads the fee and shipping around a little. I think four kegs are all that are...

I certainly buy powder in 8 pound kegs when I need it for my high volume usage. It saves a good deal of money and you do not have to start over, checking to see how much difference a lot change made all the time. I won't say how many 8 pounds kegs I have, I do not want the fire marshall...

You are on the right track with the two versions of 4350. In several 375's that I have loaded for one or the other of those powders have given me the best groups with 300 grain bullets. The load that I use currently in my 375 H&H is a max load of H 4895 behind a 270 grain Barnes TSX. I...

Well, I will not list a specific load for you or any other person just wanting to start reloading. I can tell you, my Remington 700 Classic chambered in 300 Weatherby shoots best with RL 22 powder. I have tried a bunch of stuff but that just works best. I have a very good load worked up for...

I own a Swarovski rangefinder and could not be happier with its performance. The optics are great and it ranges stuff way the heck furthur than I even expected. I go antelope hunting every year and it will range those little critters at 12-1400 yards pretty routinely. Not about to shoot that...

Well, yes, Remington customer satisfaction is an iffy proposition these days. I am a huge Remington fan. My first centerfire was a brand spanking new Model 722 chambered in .244 Remington. Killed lots of stuff with that gun, including my first deer on my first deer hunt when I turned 12. I...

I have to agree with the other guys, I would suggest the 140 grain Ballistic Tip just for the ballistic coefficient. Listen to JD338, as usual, he is right on. The 120 grain BT has the same jacket as the 140, but since it is cut off shorter, it is pretty thick even at the tip. This bullet...

Well, you have all kinds of possible problems here. First and foremost, too much lube is NOT the problem. About the only problem that too much lube can cause is the appearance of shoulder dents when resizing. These are unsightly, but do not cause much problem. When using cases that have been...

I have to agree with the concensus here. The 85 grain CT Ballistic Tip is, indeed, a varmint bullet. I have seen them fail to penetrate a coyote's shoulder when shot pretty hot in my 25-06. All they did was make a huge gaping hole on the shoulder, never got inside, yotes had to be shot again...

atmosphere, the bottom third of the case is where the difficulty in sizing becomes apparent. If you try to size a case with insufficient lube you will notice that when you get down to the bottom third or so of the case that it is in this area that lots more force is necessary. I only apply...

I do not see any need for an alternative case lube. Things like Hornady One Shot and Imperial Sizing Wax are just not that expensive. My choice of lubes is quite simple. If it is something like a .223 or 22-250 or 6mm Rem, I just use Hornady One Shot and I am good to go. If the case is...

Of the powders you list, the first I would try is IMR 4350. I own two rifles chambered in 300 WSM and have settled on H 4350 for use in mine. With either 165, 168, or 180 grain bullets it gives great groups and speeds without having to be compressed too much. I use Winchester cases and Fed...

If I were to hunt elk with my 300 WSM I would do it with the load I currently use due to the "no lead" restrictions here in CA. I use Winchester brass, Fed 215M primers, a max load of H 4350 and the Barnes 168 grain TSX bullet. This load gives me about 3150 fps and 3/4 inch groups. I have not...

You have some fine responses here regarding the Hornady Interlock and I agree with them, BUT, I would shy away from the particular Hornady in question. The 200 grain Hornady in .338 in much too fragile for everyday use in a 338 Win Mag. I bought my first .338 Win Mag a long time back and...

Well, this is a Nosler forum, but I have to suggest you try the 168 grain Barnes TSX in your 300 WSM. I own two Remington model 700's chambered in 300 WSM and both shoot great groups using the 168 grain TSX, H 4350 powder, Fed 215M primers, and Winchester cases. I get around 3100 fps with this...

Well, you have some great stuff there, for sure. The old Weatherby boxes are a story in themselves and I have never even seen 300 H&H match ammo. What a find! You certainly should save those as they are never to be seen again. I was lucky enough to purchase a mess of 300 Wby brass and old...

That is easy! I had spent hours helping my dad load shells for both of our Remington model 722's chambered in .244 Remington. It was the hottest thing going when I was 12 years old. My dad finally turned me loose to load my own since we were shooting 48 grains of H 4831 behind an 85 grain...