Entered Sierra book max loads using both 7828 and Re-22 for 160 GameKing and getting low pressures (high 30k's/low 40k's) and velocities (2600's).
Case capacity seems correct (74 gr H2O) as is bullet length. COAL is per manual 3.325".
I adjusted weighting factor from default of .5 down to...
Prepared 300 Win Mag cases with Lee collet die. Loading two different bullets: 200 NAB and 190 LRAB, both COAL = 3.330". I pushed completed 200 NAB against wooden bench with no decrease to COAL. Tried with 190 LRAB and it pushed relatively easily back into case. I double-checked 200 NAB...
I'm having trouble getting my Browning AB3 26" 300 Win Mag to shoot faster than mid-2750's with 200 gr bullets. This includes 200 NAB with H4831 (Nosler manual indicates as potentially most accurate powder) and 200 SGK with H1000. Both loads are near book max. Per the manuals, I was expecting...