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Thread: Powder choice for the rem mag

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    Powder choice for the rem mag

    Was going to grab some 2217 as advised but seems this can be hard to get on a regular. Now looking at 2225 and adi book looks good.
    Rem 700 with 26" barrel. 162 amaxs. Norma brass. Fed 215s.

    Whatdo yas reckon? Want to stick to adi also.

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    I use 2225 plus the rest of the components you list. Awesome
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    73gn 2217, Norma case, 215 primer, 180 Berger VLD: Average fps 3000. Half inch on a good day, three quarter on an average day. Model 70 Winchester Extreme.

    Might have to put a scope back on it and stop playin with these pissant 6.5's I seem to have aquired
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    Brads have you bought all the norma brass ya bugger?

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    Will be looking into the 180s too Cheers

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    Quote Originally Posted by Gibo View Post
    Brads have you bought all the norma brass ya bugger?
    Could of sworn I gave you a pile for free.



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    Quote Originally Posted by BRADS View Post
    Could of sworn I gave you a pile for free.



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    you gave me what would have gone in your bin

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    Quote Originally Posted by Gibo View Post
    you gave me what would have gone in your bin
    No tikkas like that Hornady stuff


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    Quote Originally Posted by BRADS View Post
    No tikkas like that Hornady stuff


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    tikkas gone mate that drank norma anyways

 

 

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