reloading e-tip bullets
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DrMike
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Klaus,
Welcome to the forum. I would imagine that among the various hand loaders represented here, some will have answers to any questions you may ask, and undoubtedly we welcome your contribution as you weigh in on issues in which you have experience. To load the E-Tips, start at the minimum recommended in the Nosler guide for a given bullet weight and do not exceed the mid-range charge. Also, allow a good jump to the lands. Allow at least 0.05 inches (1.27 mm). It seems to be a general consensus that loading 0.100 inch (2.54 mm) off the lands gives the best accuracy with the E-Tip. What are you loading for? Give us some insight into your hunting/shooting opportunities in Denmark when you get a chance. We'll appreciate hearing of your exploits. I trust you will have a blessed and prosperous New Year as well.
Welcome to the forum. I would imagine that among the various hand loaders represented here, some will have answers to any questions you may ask, and undoubtedly we welcome your contribution as you weigh in on issues in which you have experience. To load the E-Tips, start at the minimum recommended in the Nosler guide for a given bullet weight and do not exceed the mid-range charge. Also, allow a good jump to the lands. Allow at least 0.05 inches (1.27 mm). It seems to be a general consensus that loading 0.100 inch (2.54 mm) off the lands gives the best accuracy with the E-Tip. What are you loading for? Give us some insight into your hunting/shooting opportunities in Denmark when you get a chance. We'll appreciate hearing of your exploits. I trust you will have a blessed and prosperous New Year as well.
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KV
Welcome to the forum.
As Dr Mike indicated, the mid range loads are considered MAX loads with the E-Tip. This is due to the longer bearing surface of the solid monolithic bullet. Best accuracy seems to be at .100" off the lands so I would start there.
JD338
Welcome to the forum.
As Dr Mike indicated, the mid range loads are considered MAX loads with the E-Tip. This is due to the longer bearing surface of the solid monolithic bullet. Best accuracy seems to be at .100" off the lands so I would start there.
JD338
DrMike
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If a person is getting setback from a BAR, his recoil is sufficiently stiff that I doubt he is able to shoot anywhere near accurately (and he is likely experiencing extraction difficulty) or he is not sizing properly and has insufficient neck tension. If you think you need a crimp, barthowes is correct in directing you toward the Lee Factory Crimp Die.
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KV,
Welcome to the forum. You will find a lot of help from the wealth of experts here. I too am launching out to test the e-tip soon. Best of luck to you.
Don
Welcome to the forum. You will find a lot of help from the wealth of experts here. I too am launching out to test the e-tip soon. Best of luck to you.
Don
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I only crimp 44 Mag and 45-70. Even my 338 RUM doesn't get a crimp.
JD338
JD338
I personally crimp all my loads with a lee factory crimp die. I know it isn't needed but I have noticed smaller spreads on my velocity since I've started.
consistency is everything with handloading. I have also been told by ALASKA that using a small base sizing die is heaven for BAR reloaders.
consistency is everything with handloading. I have also been told by ALASKA that using a small base sizing die is heaven for BAR reloaders.
