I've got a big pot of gumbo simmering on the stove. Later I'll put it in some vacuum seal bags so we can warm it up in a pot of boiling water in camp next month. Made my rue of course saute the holy trinity, garlic, onion, and bell pepper. I boiled off four chicken leg quarters with a bunch...
i've been working with Ramshot Grand for a 150 Nosler Partition load for my 270 win that would replace IMR-7828. I started out checking out a few loads to see what the velocity potential would be. My components are of course 150 partition, Nosler case, CCI 200 primer 3.35 oal
The results...
I'm in the process of packing my day pack for an upcoming elk hunt in colorado. So kit includes,
Compass, paracord, duck tape wrapped on a credit card, Sam splint, 2 israeli bandages, cat tourniquet, gauze roll, survival blanket, and roll of med tape. All of these things are stashed in those...
Actually two compass. One is in one of those sneaky little pockets inside my pack and one I carry in my pocket. The one I carry in my pocket is a boy scout compass I 've used for 55 years. And water.
I'll likely load up some 162 gr solid base with 72.3 grs to check on consistency. I'm setting up my 7mm mag for a second rifle this season and plan on using the solid base bullet.
I don't think grand is in ql yet. I went by data on Hodgdons web site and worked around. I'd sure like to see a quick load on them. Both bullets showed a significant increase in velocity from 72.5 to 73.0 grs of powder. I'd guess that's somewhere near max. Hodgdon showed 73.0 max but with...