I boiled it in a blue enamel pot using Biz detergent additive. Have used the powder in the past but none was available so used the liquid. Cup to cup and a half, changed the water twice, put new Biz each time. I used a Coleman camping propane stove. Took 3 bottles. The enzymes in the Biz break...
Have you tried or have access to Big Game? It groups well under an inch close to half inch in my Remington 700 with 22-inch barrel getting close to 2900 fps using the Hornady 165gr BTSP.
It is possible that you just haven't found what it likes so far. May not like this bullet you're loading. Might try different powder. Just a suggestion but when trying, switching components switch one at a time. Stay with same bullet just try different powders. Then different bullet with...
Welcome. As you have found out there are lots of folks here who are glad to help. Good advice has already been given so I'll throw in my limited experience loading for the BAR.
Loaded for a friend's Bar using Sierra 180gr Game Kings with H4895, RP case and Winchester LR primer. He hunts in an...
Nice buck and great that you got to share the hunt with your daughter. That is priceless. She got to see firsthand it isn't always a bang flob. When I have the time and rest I like the high shoulder shot to try and drop them where they stand, especially late evening. Hate tracking after dark. If...
Have and use a Past recoil shoulder pad. Also as stated a Limb Saver or Pachmayr recoil pads I've had installed on a couple of rifles has been a big help on recoil.
Morning, mid-day and evening have killed deer at all three times. During the rut you're liable to see deer at any time especially a buck running does. Last Wednesday evening shot a ten point came into a grunt call. This morning about 1005 shot a four-point running a doe. I just happened to be in...