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It is going to take more than just ream it out. .257 WBY is .257 diameter the 7 STW is .284 in diameter - you would need new chamber and barrel. The other minor problem is the length of action. Check your over all cartridge length some magnum actions are not as long as others. It is easy to...

MY choices are Redding first, Lee second, dead last is RCBS. I haven't used any Hornady dies. I'm not sure how I would rate them. I have .223 dies in all three manufactures. The Redding does all of my resizing the seating dies are all set for a different bullet and seating depth. I have 6...

There is a big difference between MOA accuracy and hunting accuracy. I have personally finished off three factory barrels .25-06, a .30-06, and a .300 Wby Mag. All three were previously owned, and total round count on each of them is unknown. Heat and velocity combined with pressure is the...

Rem man - Carry two flashlights not just one, otherwise your first will go dead similar to your cell phone. Mini-Mag lites are good if you have extra double A's with you. I carry a rechargeable stinger flashlight as well. It is a little heavier but it is much brighter. The headlamp...

Check the length of your brass - if it varies in length some may need trimmed and could cause your hard to close problem. Steve D. the Hp

Over the last 15 years, I have used my 30-30 T/C 14" with the 130 gr Hornady single shot pistol bullet. I have killed deer and antelope with it out to 250 yards. I am using 29.5 grains of reloader #7 the chronograph has it at 2300 fps. Yes it drops a lot at 250 yards - about 10 inches being...

I have used Partitions exclusively for the last 15 years. When the Accubonds came out and my .280 AI returned for the gunsmith, that is all I have hunted with in the .280 AI. I have killed 3 antelope 3 whitetails and 1 elk with the .280 in the last 3 years. One of my hunting buddies uses a...

I have a Springfield 03-A3 which was rebarreled with a Shilen #5 at 25". 160 gr accubonds with 57.5 grs of H414 are at +2950 fps. In three hunting seasons with that rifle, I have shot 2 antelope 3 whitetails and 1 cow elk. It groups under an inch when I do my part. Just my 2 cents Steve D...

T n S - Two things to check - case length - brass may need to be trimmed total cartridge length - may need to seat bullets deeper Take one of you handloads and chamber it - remove and examine cartridge to see if there are rifling marks on the bullet - if rifling marks are there you...

Rem Man - I couldn't agree with you more on the velocities. I have done similar testing and had similar results. Yes the charge is over max for current manuals, but the old manuals will concur. Of course the powder is better quality and consistency so each rifle behaves a little different...

The 270 wsm is equal to a 270 weatherby minus the belt. My 280 AI equals the famed 7mm rem mag with any factory loadings. In a nut shell all are excellent cartridges if the shooter has faith in the rifle / cartridge combo it is the best thing for that shooter since smokeless gun powder. Last...

The ballistic tips work better for coyotes with pelts in mind. The Vmax's do rip a coyote from one end to the other - It doesn't matter what angle you shoot them at. The BT's are marginal on expansion for antelope - I tried last weekend with the 6 AI - If you don't hit a bone they don't open...

In answer to your question yes benchmark is a fabulous powder to use in the .223. I agree with all of the input concerning your choice of caliber. Ultimately the choice is yours, an you have to live with the consequences of you choice - good or bad. As a side note I carry a .22 pistol with me...

Nosler 3, when can we expect the Nosler #6 Manual to be out?? Just curious and Christmas is coming - should I put it on my list?? Thanks, Steve D. the HP

My ruger Blackhawk pushes cast 215's at 1450 with the same load with H110. More pressure with the jacketed bullets not totally surprising. Steve D. the HP

You gents at Nosler can thank my wife for this. Her 140 grain accubond bullets for her .270 arrived this week. She took one look at the white tips and asked if they made them in pink. Just a thought, have a great day. Steve D. the HP

Brad - Have you tried the accubond?? I have used it on everything from badgers to elk in my .280 AI. The Ballistic Coeffient is higher than that of the partitions in the same caliber and weight. There are a few guys who frequent this page who will not touch a Barnes bullet. Just my two...

Can I help stir the pot?? The .338 Federal is the short mag answer to the .325 WSM - in my humble opinion. It will do ok for a small following of shooters, but it will never be the .338 Win Mag or any of the other long action mag cartridges. For velocities attained with the .338 Federal why...

Even Burris will say that with the ballistic plex sight the 400 or 500 yard bar in first and then check your closer distances to see if you are hitting high or low. Another point to think about if you are at longer distances have the variable scope turned all the way up. some scopes adjust...

Hey Nosler how about a .244 cal accubond while we are all wishing. Steve D. the HP