There doesn’t seem to be a lot happening on the archery section of the forum. For you bow hunters, who has been getting out for a walk? I managed to leave the rifle at home for the first time in...
Liked On: 09-03-2022, 08:25 PM
that weight is ideal for .308 out long....for bush work you could do a LOT worse than a 180grn hornady round nose.....trust me on this,they kill VERY well. if you find factory loaded winchester...
Liked On: 02-03-2022, 09:54 PM
I was doing a bit of interweb trawling about primers and came across this. It might solve a lot of questions people have. PRIMER CHART & REFERENCE GUIDE Small Handgun Standard .017" cup...
Liked On: 19-02-2022, 08:52 PM
Yep. Over and over I've pointed this out to new hand loaders. Get a mechanical beam scale. The el cheapo digital with strain gauge innards will let you down with zero drift. And something with a...
Liked On: 16-01-2022, 03:09 PM
If you're interested I'm pretty sure I have some 2207 in the shed I don't plan on using if you can get it from me Pete_D
Liked On: 16-01-2022, 09:08 AM
Pete_D So what your are better off doing is, stating what barrel length you will be using ,importantly what Game & usual range you will be hunting them , What Bullet & specific weight are you...
Liked On: 15-01-2022, 10:24 PM
Good ol Gun City ehh :P
Liked On: 15-01-2022, 10:24 PM
Adi 2207 is simalar in burn rate to 4198 I use both in my .222 Rem just use the ADI data you will be fine the muzzle flash could be less than the slow powders you will also use less.
Liked On: 15-01-2022, 05:01 PM
Greetings Pete_D, I echo much of what has been said before. You state that the aim is for a light load in a short barrel .308 with light projectiles. I note that you have found data on the ADI site...
Liked On: 15-01-2022, 05:01 PM
ADI have the data for 2207 with light bullets, and you can get hold of it, so go for it.
Liked On: 15-01-2022, 05:01 PM
I use 2206H in my 16" .308 with Accubond 125gr. projectiles. 49.5grains gives me 2960fps and good accuracy.
Liked On: 15-01-2022, 05:01 PM
@ Pete_D you need to give more details what bullet weight & most importantly what barrel length ,l will probably have loads still in my Reloading log books, from when l hunted with the Sambar Hound...
Liked On: 15-01-2022, 05:01 PM
The powder that gives the highest velocity with a long barrel will also give the highest velocity with a short barrel - so the only thing you really need to consider is the projectile weight and...
Liked On: 15-01-2022, 05:01 PM
Maybe. Just a question of finding a good node for your rifles..there are far more experienced reloaders on this forum than me. But I've found its almost a waste of time, not to mention components,...
Liked On: 03-10-2021, 09:07 PM
Yes, I just wanted to have the ability to change from one to the other depending on supply. Not just reduced loads either, the modeling shows 2550 fps for both with 174 grain projectiles is easily...
Liked On: 30-09-2021, 08:51 PM