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  1. J

    Requesting further .308 Norma Magnum data.

    GRT = Gordon Reloading Tool, similar to Quick Load but free following the passing of the author. 69 gr. of RL-19 and 65 gr. of RL-17 simulate as maximum loads.
  2. J

    Favourite 30-06-based Cartridge?

    9.3x62, but it pre-dates the 30-06 by a few years.
  3. J

    Requesting further .308 Norma Magnum data.

    308 Norma Mag is listed in GRT data base. 75 gr. of Retumbo or N570 is ~105% loading density with 3400 ft-lbs of ME at 51kpsi with the 200 NAB. 70 gr. of RL-22 is 100% loading density at 63kpsi and ~3700 ft-lbs. of ME. 71 gr. of 7828 is 100% loading density at 63kpsi and ~3800 ft-lbs. of ME...
  4. J

    Favorite Lever Action Rifle and Cartridge

    I have far rarer M88 rifles, but my 358 was the longest search for one at a price I was willing to pay. I still have some 200 gr. Accubonds and I use 47 gr. of IMR 3031that delivers 2568 fps. This is maximum load by most manuals and over max in others. It's perfectly safe in my rifle. The 225...
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    Favorite Lever Action Rifle and Cartridge

    I have dozens of lever guns, but my pre-64 M88 in 358 Win. would be my all around favorite. Cast bullets... Check, 38 caliber Pistol Bullets.... Check, 225 gr. Nosler Accubond.... Double Check. John
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    .35 Whelen acquired, now optimizing.

    The 250 gr. R-P factory load clocks 2435 fps out of my rifle as a reference point. I can get 200 gr bullets moving out almost 2700 fps with 59.0 gr. H4895 and match the velocity of the 250 gr. factory ammo with 60gr. of RL-17.
  7. J

    What powders should I look to first?

    I'll add Alliant MP-300 and Hodgdon Lil'Gun to the list.
  8. J

    QL Vectan tubal 3000 in 6 ARC

    Tubal 3000 is in the GRT database, but the 6mm ARC isn't. In the 6PPC using your barrel length and dimensions 27.9 gr. develops 3173 fps at 55kpsi with a loading density of 106%.
  9. J

    QL request for 6.5mm Grendel 62kpsi 24" barrel for 120 NBT and 129 LRAB

    Just want to cross reference my chrono data and GRT with QL simulations. John
  10. J

    Big Rock Sports files for bankruptcy

    They started out as All-Sports in Portland, and I did some shopping there from time to time in late 70's.
  11. J

    7mm08 and the 150 accubond long range

    I'm shooting 41.5 gr. of RL-15 at a LOA of 2.840 in my Remington 700 Ti clone with a 20" barrel. Accuracy is sub-MOA and the velocity is 2627 fps.
  12. J

    338-06 AI Creme Of Wheat Fire Forming

    I use the same process that Ridge_Runner uses for forming 9.3x62 cases from 30-06 brass using a different (faster burning) flake powder that I have an abundance of and old oddball primers that I have no other use for. I've found that annealing the neck and shoulder area before forming helps...
  13. J

    On the next episode of hoarders…….

    My wife thinks I have too much stuff, while I'm just finding my comfort zone....:)
  14. J

    200 Grain Accubonds in the 30-06

    In my M70 30-06 I use the 190 gr. LRAB propelled with RL-17. Sub-MOA accuracy and the velocity is smoking when loaded to 270 pressures and 3.440" LOA.
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    6mm ARC

    I have a 6mm AR which is a 6.5 Grendel necked down to 6mm. It is built on a CZ5527 action and wears a 24" 1/10 twist Shilen barrel. The ARC has the shoulder pushed back .050", but the case capacity is close. I'll send you a spreadsheet of all my loading data if you PM me your email address.
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    30-06 QL Help Please and any help from the stands would be great too.

    And the 7x57 was based off the early version of the 8x57 that was loaded with .318" bullets. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Patrone_88
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    35 Whelen or 9.3x62 and why?

    Actually a Brown Whelen is really close to a 9.3x62 case necked to 35 caliber. Just a different shoulder angle and being .010" larger at the shoulder. I haven't has any issue making 9.3x62 cases from the 30-06 brass I had on hand. Prime a 30-06 case, put 5-7 gr. of Bullseye inside, followed by...
  18. J

    Favorite European Cartridge?

    I use RL-17 with 140 gr. Ballistic tips and the velocity and accuracy are stunning in a modern action.
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    Favorite European Cartridge?

    If I were limited to one it would be the 9.3x62mm as it covers the entire game spectrum, but 6.5x55, and the 7x57 would be right up there.
  20. J

    22 Hornet load discrepancy

    I would recommend this loading article. https://www.slideshare.net/slideshow/working-with-the-22-hornet-ml-mc-pherson-winter-2012/42112731 My Ruger M77/22H shoots way better with MP-300 as compared to Lil'Gun with 40 gr. bullets. The MP-300 was slightly slower, but had a much lower SD as...
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