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THanks for the explanation. What would be the cause with new brass -- Norma 30-378 for example. Thanks Again, Paul

What is a "Clicker"? TIA, Paul

I bought 100 7mm STW Betram and 75 Nosler 7mm STW -- they weigh within a grain of each other. Only loaded 12 of the Betram before the weather turned artic on us. Will see how well the two match up over time. Paul

Will also be giving these a try in the next month or so -- hopefully you'll pave the way. Here's another data point -- Nosler manual 26: Lilja (1-10) 210gr LR AB WLRM Nosler Brass 3.640" OAL RL 33 Start 101.0gr 2,991 fps Max 105.0gr 3,108 fps Paul

Thanks Jeff! Paul

So, in your experience, Betram brass is good stuff? Better than Nosler? Thanks, Paul

Anybody have any experience, either first or second hand with Betram Brass. thanks

Re: Mountain Rifles Inc. 30-378 5 lb 15 oz $1900 Thanks Rusty If easily accessible, I'd love to see some of the load data. If reluctant to post on open forum, you can PM me. Trying to get a feeling for what this rifle is capable of. Thanks, Paul

Re: Mountain Rifles Inc. 30-378 5 lb 15 oz $1900 Some of these rifles showed over pressure signs with factory ammo. Will this rifle safely shoot Weatherby Factory ammunition? Also, does it have a custom trigger or the original Remington 700 trigger? Thanks, Paul

Just wanted to update this post. It shows how different guns are. Norma ballistics tech, Quickload, and actual shooting experience. Here is a chronology of events: I contacted Norma on several occasions – this is the result. Update and Recap on .30-378 Weatherby Magnum...

Here's my experience with Norma 217 albeit w/30-378 Wtby. Email Exchange with Norma Sweden. You can reduce powder not more than 3 grain, but how long is free bore with bullet? You need at least 3mm or more. How strong is bullet sitting in. Is barrel clean? How is velocity. Check this...

For those interested in Norma 217. Recap – Some redundant info (i.e. posted above). 30-378 Weatherby Mag – Mountain Rifles Inc. Custom Lightweight – 26” Barrel Yes, I know one shot chronograph results are suspect. NOTE: LOAD DATA FOR INFO ONLY – NOT A RECOMMENDATION! I...

Update. First outing with Mountain Rifles Inc., custom lightweight 30-378, 26" barrel -- The rifle weighs 7 Lbs 11 oz with 4.5 - 14x Zeiss in Talley rings and bases. Weatherby cases and Fed 215 Primers. Only shot one round of each load -- 60 Deg F and chrono halfway to 25 yd target. 180gr...

Just curious -- how do you get a 10 grain overload of H4831 in a 7mm RM case? Paul

Quick update: I emailed Norma USA RE Norma 217 "same" Min Max powder charge -- their response: Hi Paul Yes we have same loads. if we go down on powder what is normal, barrel time be longer and pressure went up. So it is for safety. Don’t load different than manual is saying. I have some...