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Thread: About to start reloading... What consumables?

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    About to start reloading... What consumables?

    So I have managed to collect all the hardware I need to reload, some new an some good deals from on here, thanks.
    Which leads to a few more questions.... which consumables.....
    The plan is to reload 308 and 303, the 303 for plinking.
    The 308 is a Mauser action with a 1 in 10 barrel so presumably this may like slightly heavier or longer projectiles like a 168 AMAX, 175 SMK or even 155 Scenars with 2208, OAL is not a problem with the action length. As for primers Im not too sure, from what Ive read Winchester have had issues in the past so are Federal or CCI large rifle primers the go? I havent really got a specific use for this rifle but it will most likely be used to shoot at targets when I get a chance and the odd possibility of a Fallow Deer or Wallaby etc (yea I know the listed projectiles may not be the best for hunting)

    Now the 303 will be more for plinking/Wallabies so I was thinking of Trailboss and trying cast projectiles, .32 XTPs and maybe even paper patched 308 cast projectiles if the sizes work out (still have to slug the barrel). Is Trailboss ok with standard primers or will I need magnum primers?

    Any other suggestions also welcome

 

 

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