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I didn't take pics but will next time (geesh - back to being a newbie after almost 4 years away from the range or hunting) Using Son's Garmin Xero. I wish I could afford one of these myself but son will let me use his so :) Yesterday's Range Time (Testing for Max Load Powder Charge Only) I have...

Got to the range yesterday and realized I did not have my range protection earmuffs but only had ear plugs. After shooting a number of round with the 338 Win Mag (muzzle break), 30-06, and 7mm 08, I did not realize my hearing was affected till I got into the truck and called home to advise I was...

Super nice and very informative reply JimBire I have had QL for over 9 years and did not now how you and Dr MIke and others used it other than populate just the default Screen! This helped me a lot for future riel loads as well Thank you!!

I have a Weatherby 7mm 08 S2 24" barrel I am using IMR 4350 I have QL but a lil confused on the powder charge options Even at 48 grains the Pressure is listed at only 52269 but the Filling/L.R. is at 106.3 Can a Filling/L.R. over 100% be safe? Honestly just looking for target shooting loads...

Thanks DrMike 12 years ago when first starting out hand loading. I started at minimum but ended up locking my bolt. I learned quickly. Again I thought I missed somethings being away for a while. Super thanks

Thanks all.. Yeah I better stick with a one load one rifle. I was trying to get "fancy". Unfortunately I am here in Colorado and hunting is always a crap shoot. 9 Days at best depending which season Deer and Elk are same season You choose your unit to hunt in 6 months before the hunt season...

Super Excellent JimBires and JD338. Your thoughts are what mine were but I saw a number of peeps saying opposite and since I have been away for a while I was wondering if I missed something! Thanks guys!

I use QuickLoad as well as other bullet manufacturers for "suggested" powder charge weights. In the past I have always started at a estimated minimum powder charge weight and work work my way up by .3 or .5 grs. till I perceive pressure issues either on the case or on the bolt After reading...

Might be a silly question so please excuse my ignorance on this. I am reloading for a friend that has a 7mm 08. This fall we will be hunting for both Elk and Mule Buck. The reasoning for below is because of budget constraints and bullets I have on hand without purchasing more bullets. I want to...

That is impressive!

Great news! I sent the die to Lee 10 calendar days with two Nosler cases that did not fit (I have 45 of them :) ) Got the new collet die today!! Ya'll saved me around $70+ for a new bag of 338 Win Mag cases. I almost threw out the Nosler cases even with only first firing or 1 reload. (The...

Thanks JD. The ones specific I am mentioning are the protected point that have a flat nose but I am assuming everyone is discerning that :):):)

Nice feedback. Thanks all!

Does anyone have experience with the Nosler PPT Partition and accuracy (MOA) since it is not a pointed tip but a flat tip?

Super Excellent. Now I feel very confident on that discernment regarding the "cam over" approach. There is one "YouTube" reloader that is suggesting "cam over" (years ago but video is still out there) but I have stuck with what Lee Precision states. I really feel I just got the correct and...

RL338, I have spoken to Lee Precision techs at least 3 times in the last 15 years regarding the collet dies and how much pressure should one use with the dies. I have received some different answers each time, so I just pull the RCBS rocker arm down with some good pressure, turn the case 1/4...

Yipee! Got off the phone with Lee Precision Engineer and advised my die is probably close to 12-13 years old or maybe older. I explained the situation to the engineer (Chris) and he definitely agrees my collet die is out of spec. He did say that sometimes, specs over the years if a reasonable...

I said I was going to call the Lee the other day but stayed with this forum, but I will give them a call tomorrow and get the scoop on my neck sizer. Thanks RL338

Um, I am pretty sure it is not machined out at all. Straight direct purchase from Lee Precision about 7 years or so ago. If you have any Nosler 338 brass, what are your measurements at the belt?

At this time, I do not know till I go back out to the range which might be 3 weeks+. I have been away from hunting and shooting due to some illness so now just getting back into it. If you are still interested, I will let you know right after I come back from the range. 530 yds! I am not sure...