Recent content by boonermike

That’s a great idea I wished I’d have thought of it. If there’s a next time I’ll give it a try and save some $$ thanks👍🏼

FYI recently I began reloading some Nosler Accubond Long Range ( 150 gr) in my Win 270. While I was seating the bullets I noticed the bullet seating mandrel was leaving a crimping circle on the bullet just passed the plastic tip. I was using Lee dies, so I switched to RCBS but got the same...

I generally buy a new rifle every other year so typically there is 250 rounds expended for load development. For my elk/deer hunting rifle I keep a three years supply on hand (300 rds) loaded in the safe. That’s a grand total of 350 rounds generally shot each year.

North Idaho panhandle here!

Ah! I took a look at the bolt face and it looks like the firing pin hole is chamfered slightly. Problem solved! Big thanks to all!

I just bought a Model70 Win 270 (150 gr Accubond LR) and I’m seeing cratering in my primers with 85% max load (RL 26) no other signs of high pressure. Anyone else having this problem?