30-378 reloading questions

birdmanhunter123 · #1 03-27-2011, 11:03 AM

I have been reloading for 30-378 for a few years now, I have been using the RCBS FL dies. I just switch to Redding Type S Bushing, my question is what size bushing works the best for you guys? I will be using Berger 210 VDL. Also any other feed back on the use of the Type S would be greatly appreciated.Lastly titanium or steel? Thanks again.

jflester · #2 03-27-2011, 06:26 PM

You have any loads made up using Rotumbo powder? My buddy has a 30-378 and has a bunch of 210 VLD he's like to load.

birdmanhunter123 · #3 03-27-2011, 08:02 PM

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Originally Posted by jflester

You have any loads made up using Rotumbo powder? My buddy has a 30-378 and has a bunch of 210 VLD he's like to load.

I have used Retumbo in the past and had great results.

goose · #4 03-27-2011, 09:24 PM

I use a bushing die in a different caliber, I think it would be best to measure your fired cases and go from there. Brass will vary some, and it depends if you turn your necks. I think most people say 2 or 3 thou less than the outside of your fired case. I would suggest to have a few sizes so you can play with it a bit and see what it likes, switching bullets might make a difference too. A heavy recoiling gun may need some more tension as well.

birdmanhunter123 · #5 03-29-2011, 02:51 PM

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Originally Posted by goose

I use a bushing die in a different caliber, I think it would be best to measure your fired cases and go from there. Brass will vary some, and it depends if you turn your necks. I think most people say 2 or 3 thou less than the outside of your fired case. I would suggest to have a few sizes so you can play with it a bit and see what it likes, switching bullets might make a difference too. A heavy recoiling gun may need some more tension as well.

Sounds great, any idea whats better steel or titanium bushings ? Thanks for the input Goose.

B23 · #6 03-29-2011, 03:03 PM

I have both, I use both and I always lube both. Take your pick, I don't think it much matters either way but I wouldn't use either without lubing the necks. But, that's just me.

birdmanhunter123 · #7 03-29-2011, 03:12 PM

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Originally Posted by B23

I have both, I use both and I always lube both. Take your pick, I don't think it much matters either way but I wouldn't use either without lubing the necks. But, that's just me.

Thank you very much for the feed back. Do you reload for 30-378? If so what grain?