Recent content by HokieMattDude

Craig, What powder does that Hornady A-max load use? Looks like a good one to me, I'd like to try it. Thanks!

Think I'm going to try the 7mm-08, although those .30 cal lapua bullets sure looked like a lot of fun to handload. Guess I'll be sticking to hornady's for awhile longer. Now just to see how much I can get on a trade in for my Kimber 10mm :D Thanks guys!

Ok, so I'm really wanting to check out this .260 Remington. Handloading offers plenty of combinations, good groundhog stomping fun, good 600 yard target shooter. Ok, you've sold me, I'm considering it over a 7-08 now. Problem: I can't find anyone who makes one now after checking a few of the...

Hadn't considered a 260 rem really either, looks interesting. Would that have enough oomph to kill a fat groundhog about 250-300 yards away? I'm leaning towards the 7-08 I guess, but looking at the 260 rem there seems to be a lot of bullet types and loads available for it, moreso than the...

Hmm, never really considered Savage before. A couple other people have mentioned that to me. Remington 700 is like a staple in my family going back to my grandfather, we have a natural bias against anything else :D I do reload, which is what makes the 7mm-08 a tempting round over the .308...

Hi all, first post :) Have been lurking here for a few days checking it out. Anyone have a particular opinion on a .308 or 7mm-08 target rifle? I mostly do 300 yard to 700 yard target shooting, things like 2-liter soda bottles and motor oil bottle sized stuff and paper at times (we shoot...