Recent content by mcmdphd

720 yards; 3/8' farn disc; shooting 300 WM with Berger 190 or 210 VLD; easily punched holes through on every shot.

Second the remarks by QuietTexan. my 2 cents regarding "load development" = the 'best' powder, the 'best' charge weight, consistent brass press- shoulder bump, neck ID for bullet-neck tension, and finally the 'best' seating depth. This latter element may or may not alter velocity ES, but it...

VERY DANGEROUS TO STORE SMOKELESS POWDER IN NEARLY AIRTIGHT CONTAINER. BETTER TO STORE ON SHELF, OFF THE GROUND, COOL, DRY GOOD AIRFLOW. STILL FLAMMABLE, BUT NOT CONTAINED AND THUS EXPLOSIVE. imho

I have taken many whitetails from Kentucky with this caliber. Sierra 63 JSP, Hornady 60 VMAX, Hornady 68 BTHP ≈ 50-80 yards; through and through; 16" M4; like the FBI terminal ballistics data: large internal wound cavity

Direct supervision and control are the key words, not private property.

Sorry for this experience, but glad your life and limb are preserved. IMHO, the problem of over-pressurization was caused from condensation/freezing moisture within the barrel. Liquid on the lands and in the grooves will caused increased frictional forces working against the projectile and the...