Greetings All, In another thread I talked about my simple methods for validating load data. The cartridge was the .260 Rem with the 140 grain plus projectiles and AR2209 powder. I have started a new...
Liked On: 23-03-2024, 10:48 PM
Australia is a completely different market to NZ, even though it is just across the ditch. NZ is called a monopoly. You would be very lucky to see any 7x57R brass in NZ. There was some Norma a few...
Liked On: 23-03-2024, 10:45 PM
those are probably harder to get than 7x57 lol
Liked On: 23-03-2024, 10:42 PM
Jeez you guys are easy, the first thought of side boob and you want too see the whole thing, luckily I've just put a shot through it to get it on paper and calibrate GRT, there's no way I'd post it...
Liked On: 17-03-2024, 09:50 PM
Buy a universal de priming tool Much stronger
Liked On: 17-03-2024, 09:39 PM
That's not just a simple case separation- the base of the case shows classic signs of big pressure. The primer has NO radius left and is pierced. There is a very clear ejector imprint as well. I DEF...
Liked On: 17-03-2024, 09:35 PM
Im picking he would of let a bit of wees go.
Liked On: 17-03-2024, 09:26 PM
I am running almost identical load in my 20" howa 308win. COAL: 2.8" ADI 2008: 44.5GN 165GN BTSP Speer Velocity: 2585 fps Super accurate
Liked On: 17-03-2024, 09:23 PM
Remember that mine is the 165gr. Speer 165gr BTSP 44.5gr AR2208 2.850" COAL 2.220” COAL to ogive 2,559 ft/sec 18” barrel.
Liked On: 17-03-2024, 09:22 PM
John, load them and go and shoot deer. Have shot >200 reds with the Speer BTSP between 10 - 500m including some sizable red stags close up. 308 Win, 2,560 ft./sec. Dozens of photos of them on...
Liked On: 17-03-2024, 09:22 PM
Speer have been making projectiles for a long time - Vernon Speer started RCBS back in the day - that stands for Rock Chucker Bullet Supply. If the projectiles you are using are a basic cup and...
Liked On: 17-03-2024, 09:17 PM
Greetings, Fear not, it is a .308. 2,500 to 2,600 fps is right in the middle of the Goldilocks zone where standard projectiles neither fail to expand or fly to pieces at their first contact with...
Liked On: 17-03-2024, 09:16 PM
I was thinking of taking my BSA Majestic in .308 for the roar again this year. I have always used 150 grain bullets in the .308, but this year was thinking of loading 180 grain Speer BTSP's in...
Liked On: 17-03-2024, 09:15 PM
Makka, I have a Robert’s on the std Mauser. Years ago when working on a property in western QLD and old bloke turned up with and original kurz mouser in .250/3000. It was a slick piece. The memory...
Liked On: 17-03-2024, 09:14 PM
Yup, Hornady have been over this ground many a time in their podcast. Remington already laid the groundwork with their 260 Rem and RSAUM designs, difference with Hornady is that they actually...
Liked On: 17-03-2024, 09:11 PM