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Powders for short barrel .308?
In my 16.25" encore barrel I got 1" groups with blc2 over a 168 gr Barnes. Anything lighter just didn't wNt to group. -
.280 Remington
I am using Superformance powder under 139 gr hornadys. I am getting .4" groups at 100 yards and over 3100 fps. -
"Best Of" when testing shots?
When you are testing your loads for accuracy, do you take a "Best Of" when calculating MOA? Like take 5 shots and calculate MOA for the best 3 of 5, or 5 of 7, etc to account for flyers or human error. -
How many rounds to test a load
That pretty much sums it up. How many 3 or 5 shot groups should you take to test a load? I was thinking 2-4 five shot groups so load basically boxes of 20. -
Newbie questions
No, the Birchwood is brass case cleaner, not lube. I have the Lee lube that came with the kit. I am not using anything out of its marketed use. But while on that subject, do you lube the neck of the case as well? I have seen differing information online. Some say don't lube the neck, some... -
Newbie questions
Is the lube just for the resizing part? I am going to do the liquid Birchwood Casey cleaner and I am thinking the process is: Lube, Deprime/Resize, clean, trim, chamfer, prime, charge, seat bullet, and crimp. Also is Crimping needed on all .308 rounds or just ones that have the groove for it... -
Newbie questions
So the cleanliness of the inside of the brass is not a concern? -
curious about reloaders
I have my equipment and I am about to start as soon as I get my supplies. I decided to do it because every time I go to buy good hunting ammo it costs me $40 a box and for less money I can make some ammo dialed in for my rifle. Three boxes of ammo at that price is as much as the equipment you... -
Newbie questions
Thought I would revive this one rather than starting a new thread. Now that I have my kit, I have a couple really elementary questions. - Do you de-prime before or after tumbling? - I have the Lee Cutter and Lock Stud that came with the kit, but can't figure out how to attach a shell holder... -
Finally Bit the Bullet
HA HA ......... I made a funny! :dance: I finally broke down and got the Lee Reloading kit and a set of Lee Dies, but now I need a little guidance on where to start with my .308 rounds. I am heading to Bass Pro this weekend to get reloading provisions. I think am going to start with... -
so I bought this kit and am confused on dies..
That is the kit that I am looking to get in a few months and want to reload 308 as well. let me know how it works out for you as a beginner set. -
.308 Long Range/Hunting Bullet choice
I remember at one point seeing a chart with optimum and maximum bullet weights for different twist rates. I need to track that down and print it. -
.308 Long Range/Hunting Bullet choice
I just picked up a Remington 700 SPS Tactical .308 with a 1:12 twist and 20" barrel that I am going to be using primarily for hunting, but also going to try my hand at long range target shooting. I am going to start handloading in the next few months and wanted to get advise on the best weight... -
Newbie questions
Outstanding information. Now I am really looking forward to trying reloading :D -
Newbie questions
For now, I am going to read up and keep my brass. But if you want a sticky with newbie questions, I have plenty lol. Noone has to answer these as I will be searching to find the answers as I need them or I already know the answer but had the question previously before I looked it up, but... -
Newbie questions
Short, sweet and to the point. Thanks guys. This gives me a great place to start my research. -
Newbie questions
Sorry for the newbie questions, I just have a couple quick questions. I am thinking of trying my hand at reloading 308. I am trying to keep the questions short and concise so I don't get a "try Google" answer :) 1. Basic list of required equipment: Press, dies, etc. 2. Good starter press...