I use Lapua in my Tikka 6.5x55 and Norma or Hornady in my other three 6.5’s. Also found that S&B had some neck tension issues, so have put that to one side.
Liked On: 07-11-2019, 07:10 PM
Yeah some brands use harder brass or are manufactured thicker than others. For example Federal because of its softer nature will usually have loose primer pockets with moderate loads within 5 loads...
Liked On: 07-11-2019, 07:09 PM
Caution - Photo heavy story. I made an offer to my siblings that when their kids turn 13 they can come for a visit and do something exciting. Depending on what they like the plan gets tailored...
Liked On: 21-08-2019, 05:06 PM
I tipped over a wee Fallow buck earlier this year and thought "That would look nice on the lounge wall." How hard can it be to do this as cheap as possible... Step one: Find a nice shield image...
Liked On: 20-08-2019, 02:11 PM
Some .270's just dont like heavy projo's i have had 3 and none of them shot 150's very well compared to 130's. As MD said the Nosler partition 150 is a very good killer / performer I have used that...
Liked On: 19-08-2019, 05:21 PM
Some of the problems are likely operator fault - shooting off a field rest for load development is not ideal. We need to put you on the bench and sandbags at 100. You are welcome anytime, but please...
Liked On: 19-08-2019, 09:53 AM
right ho..you asked so I will answer. first off to qualify...Im a bush hobbit at heart.owned and used a .270 for 30 years seldom shoot past 200yards but have now shot 4 deer at 300-350yards in last...
Liked On: 17-08-2019, 01:14 AM
First step will be to try in smaller increments as you are correct that 1 grain increments are too big and you have probably missed the node. Try .5 at a time and fine tune further in .1 after you...
Liked On: 17-08-2019, 01:14 AM
40mm ain't bad at that range. A lot of variables too that have caused me issues in the past trying to find the "perfect" load. Sorry if this sounds patronizing but are you letting the barrel cool...
Liked On: 17-08-2019, 01:07 AM
The 130 Sierra Prohunter is not overly sensitive to seating depth and 60 grains 2213 is nearly sure to be on the money to get around 3100 and moa or better. Cheap, and kilsl proper dead, as does...
Liked On: 17-08-2019, 01:05 AM
That's supprising, I go up in .5gn increments and my go to 145gn eldx load for 270win is doing 2930fps and easily prints cloverleaf groups all day at 100 yards, I have shot it out to 450 yards on a...
Liked On: 17-08-2019, 12:54 AM
The alarm rang out at 3.55am which was my wake up yesterday morning to throw my gear into the ute and meet my son at 5am for our day’s hunting in public land 2 hours away. As I drove out of town I...
Liked On: 16-08-2019, 10:28 PM
Some play bingo. Some go to the movies. And some energetic ones belong to walking groups. But these ones hunt. So, Brian and I cranked up the vintage Nissan yesterday and headed for the hills...
Liked On: 09-08-2019, 06:25 PM
I've been out of the game for while due to injury. 9 months in fact. Bloody hell when you write it down you realise just how long it is. 9 months, bloody hell the missus could've gotten up the duff...
Liked On: 18-06-2019, 06:39 PM
Now I can tell you a story about "tent pegs" So a couple of years back, I brought a full set of a dozen DAC orange anodized pegs, I only needed 10 but brought a couple of extras as you can never...
Liked On: 17-06-2019, 11:26 PM