I am having a hard time shooting consistently with a Kimber Hunter in 308. I really like the carry weight and size for hunting as we hunt steep with lots of downfall and reprod. and some overnight trips. The trigger pull is heavier than my other rifles. Sometimes dry firing I can see myself pull...
Ordered some 85 and 100 grain Ballistic Tips, 25 caliber, on sale, plus today (Monday) Club members get 10% off and free shipping if over $50.
Haven't seen the 100 grain 1st quality ones that work so well in one of my rifles since before covid. The Pro shop ones need to be weight sorted and...
https://www.sfgate.com/weather/article/storm-forecast-10-feet-snow-california-sierra-18691638.php
Is there any place in the country that has both 10 feet of snow accompanied by 100 mph wind?
My friend inherited an old lever action in 33 Winchester. The logistics of making some cartridges for it is complex.
Assuming the tubular mag rifle is used as a two shooter, what pointy bullets would work? Hornady SST 200 grain is available. Some Cast bullets with flat nose are also. Any...
Bolt wouldn't close on round. The case had collapsed. I don't think I did it in the rifle as I doubt I used that much force trying to close the bolt. Likely did it when either seating the bullet or when resizing. It still fit in the case gauge and the comparator length was identical to other...
I like to backcountry hunt and also hunt when in the backcountry (hunting opportunistically when backpacking). I am old enough that every pound extra takes it toll. Do you think this new Chiappa Big Badger 30-30 really weighs 2.5 lbs? Or is that in Kilograms...
Been told it is too slow, but am getting good results with Reloder 17 (but can't find more) which is pretty close in burn rate. I have a couple of lbs of Staball 6.5 so maybe it will work. Need some data.
(IMR 4895 has been a disappointment in this combo, W760 was a little better.)
308...
Had a great day at the range with a buddy. Both of our new loads for deer season proved accurate and took little time to sight in.
Then I said, let's shoot some of these cast bullets loads for fun and off hand practice. Buddy fired several, but we could see no holes in the paper (16x20") no...
I have a fun old Remington Model 4 rimfire that is a hoot. My dad said to always use standard velocity rounds as high velocity will cause gas to escape into ones face from the rolling block action. Could a new stronger spring be used to enable shooting more types of ammo safely?
It is a...
Friend has a revolver and ammo is of course not found. Anyone reload for this and have suggestions for doing this without hundreds of dollars of forming dies for converting from 357 mag? Source of brass,ammo etc?
Powder throwers I have aren't consistent. I have heard that the RCBS charge masters are slow with tiny charges of 3 grains or so, tho accurate.
Anyone have experience with the new LINK chargemaster and pistol powders?
Bought 2 different bore guides at Cabelas, both the Cabela's experts said would fit- Tipton the most recent one. Locking collar too big to fit in the bolt.
Anyone know of a bore guide for a Kimber Hunter?
Have a can of Staball 6.5.
If that powder is now included with Quickload, would someone please run some data?
Barrel 24"
OAL 2.8"
115 Nosler BT
25-284
Thanks
25 caliber made from 28 caliber
full sized once fired brass from friend who shot it in his 28 cal
Problem ---the lee trim gauge which normally works, won't fit inside the brass
tried running just the expander thru the brass, still no go
it is the same brand of brass I always use and I have...
Friend inherited a Rem Model 81 semi auto.
Are there limitations as to the loads and bullets needed to function in this form of semi?
Can Spitzers, Cast or Pistol bullets work?
Limitations on powder speed like a Garand or AR?
I assume full sizing is a good idea. Anything else?
Have a new rifle and new brass so don't have much history to go on.
Brass is NT brand and holds 3 grains less of IMR 4895 than WW brass. Military brass, so I anticipated having to drop down a grain or two.
Nosler data for 168 BT, Nolser Brass, shows max at 43 grains, 2708 fps
When I hit 42...
Cabelas has had meager reloading supplies since Bass Pro bought them. (None now) . Sportsman's always had better prices and quantity. Looks like thats about to end too. Sad. The little independent shops have gone out of business around here or quite stocking much.