Reloading 7.62x51 has me scratching my head

[Twitch2120]

I just pulled all the 250s from my brass and replaced them with Federal 210s (LR). I am going to use Hornadys load data and start working up from the bottom again. Thanks for the help guys. On a side note, I will NEVER use Hodgdons web site for load data again. I can't believe their starting load is only .01 grains below Hornadys MAX load.

hornady neuters their loads. i load cfe .3 past hodgdons data. i trust the powder manu over bullet makers

 

[NWSharpshooter]

hornady neuters their loads. i load cfe .3 past hodgdons data. i trust the powder manu over bullet makers

Maybe so, but the Hodgdon load data would have tore up my gun if I hadn't started at the bottom. I'm not trying to win any races, I'll start at the bottom and work up until I find the sweet spot.

 

[hseII]

On a positive note, while at the store I figured since I already had a crap ton of magnum primers, I picked up some powder and 180s for my 300 Weatherby Magnum. I haven't touched the big belted magnum since my last Elk hunt in 2003 and figured it might be fun to work up a new load for. I don't know what I will do with it once I build up a load since it is WAY too much gun for anything in Georgia, but it might be fun to make loud noises at the range and beat up my shoulder.


I have about 500 pieces of brass for it that I have accumulated over the years, so might as well work up a load and load them all. Figure 500 rounds of 300 WBY mag should outlast me and the gun.


150s might be fun out of the belted magnum as well. There is something cool about a 150gr bullet traveling at 3400 feet per second.

Try the 200 grain Accubonds.
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