Forums
New posts
Search forums
What's new
Articles
Latest reviews
Author list
Classifieds
Log in
Register
What's new
Search
Search
Search titles and first posts only
Search titles only
By:
New posts
Search forums
Menu
Log in
Register
Install the app
Install
Forums
Hunting
Long Range Hunting & Shooting
215 Berger
JavaScript is disabled. For a better experience, please enable JavaScript in your browser before proceeding.
You are using an out of date browser. It may not display this or other websites correctly.
You should upgrade or use an
alternative browser
.
Reply to thread
Message
<blockquote data-quote="TexSavage" data-source="post: 1947166" data-attributes="member: 6245"><p>Are you getting donuts at the case neck : shoulder?</p><p></p><p>I ask because I recently bought a barely used 1st year (2001) M70 300 WSM Featherweight and am doing load development with 180 Scirocco II. I have some jumps loaded that have bullet bearing surface below the neck : shoulder. I haven't noticed any donut on the 20 rounds I've fired but am watching for them.</p></blockquote><p></p><p>None, absolutely zero. I had some nickel federal cases, some nickel winchester cases, winchester brass cases that had at least 10 reloads when I started the 215/Mag length change. They all had shot at least 800 to 1,000 of the 215 berger. I had 200 cases so that would be 4-6 reloads before the testing of case length in the Mag. I just retired most of that brass due to some testing of velocity and ES. They all had a couple of reloads for the move to the Oryx, all 215 Berger. That's where the Nosler/Norma brass change over came about. I have yet to lose a single case or see a donut, case neck failure, or even loose primer pocket. I use H4831SC and Federal 215M Match grade Magnum Large Rifle primers.</p><p></p><p>I do de-prime only, then anneal via salt bath after each firing, then full length resize with just a shoulder bump back that was set for a smooth bolt close. Mine is a heavier barrel, .8 something and is a 26" tube.</p><p>[/QUOTE]</p>
[QUOTE="TexSavage, post: 1947166, member: 6245"] Are you getting donuts at the case neck : shoulder? I ask because I recently bought a barely used 1st year (2001) M70 300 WSM Featherweight and am doing load development with 180 Scirocco II. I have some jumps loaded that have bullet bearing surface below the neck : shoulder. I haven't noticed any donut on the 20 rounds I've fired but am watching for them. [/QUOTE] None, absolutely zero. I had some nickel federal cases, some nickel winchester cases, winchester brass cases that had at least 10 reloads when I started the 215/Mag length change. They all had shot at least 800 to 1,000 of the 215 berger. I had 200 cases so that would be 4-6 reloads before the testing of case length in the Mag. I just retired most of that brass due to some testing of velocity and ES. They all had a couple of reloads for the move to the Oryx, all 215 Berger. That's where the Nosler/Norma brass change over came about. I have yet to lose a single case or see a donut, case neck failure, or even loose primer pocket. I use H4831SC and Federal 215M Match grade Magnum Large Rifle primers. I do de-prime only, then anneal via salt bath after each firing, then full length resize with just a shoulder bump back that was set for a smooth bolt close. Mine is a heavier barrel, .8 something and is a 26" tube. [/QUOTE]
Insert quotes…
Verification
Post reply
Forums
Hunting
Long Range Hunting & Shooting
215 Berger
Top