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My 45.0gr load is actually .4grs under Hodgdon's load data with a 168gr Sierra HPBT@58,000PSI. https://www.hodgdonreloading.com/reloading-data-center It wasn't compressed,but most loads in the 308 Win are going to be a full case anyway.Compressed loads are not a problem as long as it's not...

I used Win brass,WLRM primer,168gr Nosler Ballistic Tip,45.0grs IMR4895,2807fps

I bought some of the Winchester primers between 2008-2012 that had issues.Those primers had nearly zero resistance when you seated them.It didn't take much for your primer pockets to become so loose the primer would fall out before or after they were shot.Winchester recalled the bad lots and...

Another thing I do like about longer barrels is,you don't have as much muzzle jump like you do with a 22" barrel.It also helps with recoil too,especially if it's a heavier contour.I see more and more people say they don't like a long barrel,then they screw a 6"-8" can on the end of a 22"...

Many of the WSM loads are running 63k-65k pressure to start with.Those pressures are considered too high for most cartridges,so to start with you have that working against your brass.As stated before,Federal brass has been known to be a little on the soft side.You can have brass that has soft...

I been using rifles with a 26" barrel for 30yrs.At first my thoughts were that is soooo long.Now it's not a problem.I have a 30-06 with a 28" barrel.Now that is kinda long,but boy does it shoot with impressive results too.If your walking up and down hills or mountains it might not be a good...

My 338-06 was a Remington 700 Long Range 30-06 rebored by JES.It is one of the best shooting rifles I own.I really like the 200gr bullets,both the Silver Ballistic Tips and Accubond.My rifle shoots them both same POI.It's accurate with several loads.I have found it shoots well with so many...

My guess is the brass necks are consistently soft.I been watching this over the years.Norma and Lapua brass shows almost zero runout.My Winchester and Remington brass will have a little from the start,many around .003-.005,but everytime it's fired,I see more runout,especially around the third or...

Another good habit is look in the cases before you seat the bullets.If your used to how the powder charge fills the case,you can quickly spot a problem.

I've used both the Final Finish and The Throat Maintenance System(TMS) bullets.I did see improved accuracy in all riflesOne of them I shot all fifty Final Finish bullets,a couple I used 25 bullets.With the TMS bullets I've had great results after just five bullets.These are not as abrasive as...

I think you are a bit over pressure with your load.Those WSM's are loaded at high pressure 63k to around 65k,a bit higher than most cartridges.I've seen some factory stuff that left some extremely looking pressured headstamp and primers.I have a 300 WSM.They are built a little different in the...

RCBS lube pad and a brush coated with the lube to lube the inside of the necks was the real deal for many years.Even longtime handloader and writer the late Bob Hagel used it and his method was exactly the was I was taught as well.I found out later this may not be the best way to load your...

I used to use RCBS lube,but I like Hornady Unique better.

Another reason some of the 30-06 loads are reduced is because they are sometimes used in automatic rifles.Some of my Hornady manuals have a special listing for the M-1 Garand.Max loads with 165-168gr bullets are running 2700fps,where the regular 30-06 listing with the same weight bullets running...

Those things are native to India and have tiger resistant hide.The membrane around the muscles are also thick.A lot of them are killed with small caliber cartridges.My opinion a 30 cal or greater,with a good stout bullet is the best choice.I shot a cow with my 300 Win Mag using a 165gr Hornady...

Big Game is another powder close to Win 760/H-414.It is just a little faster on the burnrate scale.Load would be around .5-1.0grs less .It works well in my rifles. It's a bit cheaper and seems to be available most of the sites that sell powder.I load 55.5grs of Big Game,Win case,168gr Nosler...

I had my Prochrono set up to check velocities,but I was having some issues with it not giving me readings.I got a 2944fps reading with 65.0grs and was going to compare it with my Magnetospeed and when I shot the pin on my strap bracket popped out and the bullet grazed the top of the bayonet and...

I took it up to 65.5grs without issue and that should have been around 62K.I bet this powder might be great with 200gr bullets too.Primers looked the same from left to right 64.0,64.6,65.0,65.5

Yep.I want to work with 64.0-65.0grs a little more,maybe even try a different primer too.I just picked up the Remington primers recently,but usually Winchester or Federal are my go to primers.

Thanks DrMike.It looks like 65.0grs would be around 61K pressure,about what I was expecting.I'll have to check my velocity and accuracy once I get my new Magnetospeed bayonet.I've never experimented much with the 180gr bullets with the slower powders,but it looks like Magpro just might get me...