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Hardpan, I have since different load and OAL combinations using the MRX. of twelve 3-shot groups, only two have been under an inch. The average seems to lie somewhere between .145 to 1.70 inches. I am shooting off bags (Caldwell). My trigger is set to 2.5 lbs (at least that is what I asked...

My gun is strictly for hunting, I got interested in neck-turning after watching a Sierra Bullets video on handloading hosted by David R. Tubbs. He mentions in the video that neck-turning is on of those things that he would recommend for increasing accuracy. I think he indicates that neck turning...

If I forget some of the questions asked, my apologies. 1) - I am shooting a .300 WSM 2) - I bought the gun for moose hunting, but caribou will be my most frequent quarry becasue of where I live (caribou hunting an hour snowmobile drive away vs. the 4 hour flight for moose hunting/once every 2...

Need help. I want a hunting bullet with the best combination of accuracy, velocity, and expansion, in that order (expansion and "bang-flop" kills is less important - I live in the tundra so tracking is not an issue). I have narrowed the field to Nosler Etip, Barnes MRX, Nosler AB, Barnes TSX...

Hi Rick, Yes, I am loading for the 300 WSM. My barrel length is 24 inches - pretty sure, but not certain (using factory Remington M700 XCR). The barrel length in the manual is 24 "(I got the load of loaddata. com, which indicates the data was from Barnes Manual #4). Primer, Case, and Case...

I loaded test rounds for a 180 bullet. My manual states the Max load is 69.5 grains of RL19. That last two loads consisted of 3 rounds of 68.8 gr and 3 rounds 69.5 gr, respectively. As fired off my last round of 69.5 load and noted that the bolt had a somewhat sticky lift (the two previous...

Old #7, Thanks for you help. I am shooting a factory gun (Rem M700). Based on your response, am I correct to assume that (a) itis safe to shoot the brass with "over-turned" necks and (b) the consequence of my error will be that my brass will not last as long. By the way, am I correct in...

I set my neck turner to remove brass from 75% of a piece of new brass. I then turned about 20 cases but then stopped because the brass was being turned all the way around (i.e., 100%). I checked the brass thinknesses of these 20 cases - all were turned to between .011"-.012" (normally, my Win...

I was reminded of this post after coming accross the "Barrel BreaK-In" link posted on the Savage website. Apparently is was originally taken from "Precision Shooter's/Shooting" magazine. http://www.savagearms.com/cs_barrel.htm They recommend firing a clean barrel with two drops of oil in it...

Oops - Repeated a load already provided my Drmike. However, if you reduce any max load listed fo Hodgdon H4895 by 60%, you can create reduced loads. Examples Hodgdon's Basic Reloading Manual lists a 54.5 grain Max charge for a 150 gr Speer GS SP. Therefore, you should be able to create a...

Accurate newest load data for .300 WSM provides the following data for a reduced load. 165 gr Nosler BT Accurate 5744 MIN: 27.5 gr; MAX: 30.5 grn Primer: WLRM Velocities: 1864 ft/s-2071 ft/s

Thanks for the insight Antelope-sniper. Not only did you answer my stated question, you also answered a "niggling" question I had at the back of my mind - namely, why a hollow square and not a hollow circle (i.e., the vertical and horizontal lines would be useful in helping one align one's...

Sorry for what probably will be percieved as a very ignorant question (it is - I am extremely ignorant). How are you supposted to use the targets with the 1 inch square and the the Targetting circles above it? Do you shoot at the sqaure with the intent of hitting the circle (i.e., set your...

I am interested in making the most accurate loads possible for my gun - .300 WSM (I guess that is true of everbody on this site). I wanted to get opinions from those who have experience using both regular and bushing-type dies - do bushing type dies improve the accuracy potential of one's loaded...

Thanks POP - it is an excellect service you provide to the members of this forum.

My uncle uses 165 grn bullets out of a Browing BLR .308 (Sierra Gamekings) and has harvested many moose over the years with this combination over the last 7 years. However, before that, he used a 30-06 with 180 grain bullets. Why the change?- he got older (wanted a lighter gun) and changed his...

Sorry POP. Excuse my stupidity - I am using a .300 WSM.

Hi Pop, Just finished reading a recent QL request and noticed RL17 listed as one of the powders with data - AWESOME - this powder is not even available in Canada yet. Fortunately, it will be in mid-May (according to a Canadian Alliant Powder distributor) and unfortunately, t is first come...

Thanks POP, AS recommended, I checked the Barnes site. Interesting - the 180 Gr ETIP seems to use significantly less powder than the 180 Grain TSX (and less potential velocitiy). I am assuming this is because of the different shapes/composition of the bullets. I am assuming I should use load...

New to this forum and new to reloading (cousin told me how great this site is for newbies like me). New to reloading - shooting a .300 WSM (which I bought from this same cousin). I only have Reloader 19 Powder and 165 grain Barnes TSX bullets (ordered 180 grain Etips - eagarly awaiting the...