Grandpamac time marches on The original 270 is five hundred years old and so are the rifles chambered in it. Those old rifles need reduced factory loads. So the original has had its wings clipped....
Liked On: 29-12-2020, 08:28 AM
ok bud..following you so far....now an OLD SCHOOL way of doing same....use your cleaning rod with the, object removing bit on end..eg flat end....push a projectile up the chamber and hold it as far...
Liked On: 28-12-2020, 04:55 PM
Sounds like nut at top wasn't tightened up, pit it back in dir, tighten nut properly and lower back down, expect case will come off with ease
Liked On: 28-12-2020, 07:08 AM
Hey guys, Heres an article I wrote for NZGuns (I think its open for all to read, if not please say so and I'll do a brief summary) - would like to see some discussion and your thoughts / input as...
Liked On: 26-12-2020, 05:16 PM
I pulled 80 loads the other day as were too hot for my liking...plurry accurate but sticky bolt lift on one made my mind up.... dumped powder in garden and started again....
Liked On: 24-12-2020, 07:35 AM
Bought a sportered m96 a few years back that came with a collection of hand loads, never shot any of them but then one day had a bull break. Its leg and didn't have another rifle at home at the time...
Liked On: 24-12-2020, 07:35 AM
Yes. Agree totally. I have little collections of pulled bullets, brass etc from others handloads. That dacron filler scares the crap out of me. You have no idea what the outcome will be not knowing...
Liked On: 22-12-2020, 07:02 PM
Well said GPM. Reloading can be as simple or as complicated as you want it to be. And with "complicated" comes expense. First and foremost, you have to have mastered the art of accurate shooting....
Liked On: 19-12-2020, 01:05 PM
I have certainly been guilty of overthinking reloading for my 6.5x55’s, both the older SE variants and a new Tikka. Simple but careful is best I believe; no need to chase some godforsaken light speed.
Liked On: 19-12-2020, 01:05 PM
Keep it simple is my motto. I use a basic die set, an old Lyman spartan press, old Lyman scales, some very basic lee case prep tools and a teaspoon for powder handling. I prime on the press. ...
Liked On: 19-12-2020, 01:04 PM
Just to reinforce the GPM's KISS principle. For my first 15 years of handloading (308 and treble 2) I used a Lyman 310 handtool. (Google it) I had a second hand first model Redding beam balance with...
Liked On: 18-12-2020, 10:33 AM
Flick me a pm with ya number, I'm sure we can tee something up.
Liked On: 18-12-2020, 09:21 AM
I hate to sound like one of those tossers who starts and then spams a thread with self promotion. but....... I have just started a YouTube channel looking at self sufficiency, gardening, some hunting...
Liked On: 14-12-2020, 05:05 PM
if you want I can give you some idea of what I do. Its very easy you just have to pay attention to what you are doing.
Liked On: 13-12-2020, 03:04 PM
As posted in an earlier thread, I am envious of those fathers and grandfathers who get to hunt/fish/enjoy the outdoors with their children/grandchildren (all of my grandchildren live in Oz). Here's a...
Liked On: 05-12-2020, 11:33 AM