Post by: Harold on January 10, 2011, 03:15:16 AM
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Post by: JackOfAllTrades on January 10, 2011, 06:42:34 PM
Working up loads to find what your gun likes best is a process. There is no short changing (short cuts) that process. 700 gave some good advice. Buy a reloading manual from a good bullet company Sierra, Barnes, Nosler and etc and read. Also lots on-line to learn from. Hodgon's website is good.:yeah:
Notes of loads from 1955 might not be safe either, as some of the powders have changed chemically. A load that shot well out of gramp's gun, may not do the same out of your gun.
Work your loads up to get the velocity and accuracy you desire.
My notes are 'IN' my books. When I change bullet, I go to the book and work up a load.
-Steve
Post by: GregMcFadden on January 11, 2011, 11:40:25 AM
http://data.hodgdon.com/main_menu.asp (http://data.hodgdon.com/main_menu.asp)
I've had good luck with H4350 and 168gr bergers but your milage will vary and your firearm will inevitably like a specific bullet seating position and powder load. You just have to try and see.
Post by: BlackRidge on January 11, 2011, 12:18:37 PM
you should also check out here
http://data.hodgdon.com/main_menu.asp (http://data.hodgdon.com/main_menu.asp)
I've had good luck with H4350 and 168gr bergers but your milage will vary and your firearm will inevitably like a specific bullet seating position and powder load. You just have to try and see.
Great website, definitely check it out, but try not to use it and only it. I like to look for 3 potential bullets that would work well, do some research online and find out what the maker recommends. Take their recommendation(s) then toy with it, find what your rifle loves and stick with that recipe. Reloading books from Hornady, Speer, etc are great tools to get that base recipe going
I reload for both those calibers and have had great luck with IMR4831 and Barnes TSX rounds
Post by: LongRange300RUM on January 11, 2011, 01:09:22 PM
Post by: Harold on January 11, 2011, 11:25:52 PM
Post by: sisu on January 12, 2011, 05:00:57 AM
I started buying these because I try to stay in a narrow but popular (easy to find on the ground if the *censored*e hit the fan kind of theory) caliber for all weapons. That way I can have a lot of ammo for very few calibers.
Don't get me wrong here a good reloading book is necessary but these little pamphlets are a world of knowledge for a person that wants to see what other companies offer with their powders, bullets etc. They are much cheaper than a manual for each bullet/powder company.
Post by: Jekemi on January 14, 2011, 08:15:12 AM
For Elk loads I using the Sierra Game King Boat Tail 150 grain bullet with the same powder and the same powder loads. Once again, very tight groups at 100 yards.
Post by: Harold on January 21, 2011, 09:52:07 PM
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Post by: gadwall on January 23, 2011, 08:43:07 PM
I like H4831 or H4831sc for all my cals 25 and bigger. It has been a great powder for me.
I have had the best luck with H4831 as well. The accubond bullet is a great place to start. I like 165's in the 06 and 140's in the 270. As many on here have said, get yourself some up to date references and manuals and be patient with the process. Good luck, and let's see some targets when you get the accuracy you're looking for.
Gadwall
Post by: Harold on January 24, 2011, 12:04:14 AM
Post by: JackOfAllTrades on January 24, 2011, 11:52:07 AM
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ill be using Nosler Hunting Ballistic Tipped 130 Grain bullets and 54.5 Grains of H4831.
What rifle and how many rounds down the barrel?
I'm assuming that you've chosen the 270 to reload first?
-Steve
Post by: lokidog on January 24, 2011, 12:04:25 PM
Post by: Curly on January 24, 2011, 12:29:32 PM
I have a couple of books but I really like the individual caliber pamphlets that are published and available for the re-loader. They seem of offer a larger variety of loading options with nearly all manufactures of powder, bullets, brass and primers.
I started buying these because I try to stay in a narrow but popular (easy to find on the ground if the *censored*e hit the fan kind of theory) caliber for all weapons. That way I can have a lot of ammo for very few calibers.
Don't get me wrong here a good reloading book is necessary but these little pamphlets are a world of knowledge for a person that wants to see what other companies offer with their powders, bullets etc. They are much cheaper than a manual for each bullet/powder company.
Exactly the same as what I do. The books are called something like "One Book / One Caliber" and they are great IMO. They have info from several different sources for that particular cartridge that you're reloading for. You don't have to buy a bunch of the large manuals.........I'd say one like the Speer Manual and then one Load book for each cartridge is a good way of getting a ton of info.
Post by: Harold on January 24, 2011, 12:49:13 PM
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