Big Game Rifles & Loaded Rounds ?
- Thread starter 1100 Remington Man
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300WSM
Handloader
- Dec 24, 2011
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Depends on the what for me...
5.56 rounds I try to keep 1k on the ready
7.62x51 likewise
Hunting items...Depends on the components I have left, the availability to replace, etc.
Example..
30 cal Ballistic Silvertip 180 gr...
They've been very scarce..as in none.
So what I have remaining is all I can get at present. I have perhaps 70-80 total.
In this case I will load just the absolute bare minimum I can get away with. Perhaps a dozen. Shoot simply to make sure all is in good working order. 3-4 rounds...that leaves me with 8.
Plenty. One shot one kill. I did get a two for one one time but that story is for another time.
I can't tell you the last time I had to perform a mercy shot or unload a gun at game. Should I need more in a season I can load more rather quickly.
Even if components are plentiful the most I will keep on standby is 20.
The key is having brass ready to go. Trimmed, sized, etc...
I can load up 20 rounds in 30 mins or so. That's primed, charged, bullet seated, in the mtm box. I usually take an hour just enjoying the process but if I had to do it quickly I could.
5.56 rounds I try to keep 1k on the ready
7.62x51 likewise
Hunting items...Depends on the components I have left, the availability to replace, etc.
Example..
30 cal Ballistic Silvertip 180 gr...
They've been very scarce..as in none.
So what I have remaining is all I can get at present. I have perhaps 70-80 total.
In this case I will load just the absolute bare minimum I can get away with. Perhaps a dozen. Shoot simply to make sure all is in good working order. 3-4 rounds...that leaves me with 8.
Plenty. One shot one kill. I did get a two for one one time but that story is for another time.
I can't tell you the last time I had to perform a mercy shot or unload a gun at game. Should I need more in a season I can load more rather quickly.
Even if components are plentiful the most I will keep on standby is 20.
The key is having brass ready to go. Trimmed, sized, etc...
I can load up 20 rounds in 30 mins or so. That's primed, charged, bullet seated, in the mtm box. I usually take an hour just enjoying the process but if I had to do it quickly I could.
