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Reloading
338 Win. Mag Ruger M77
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<blockquote data-quote="RevJim" data-source="post: 1637784" data-attributes="member: 86754"><p>Your rifle just happens to have a long throat. OK, then seat any bullet you want with at least "a bullet's diameter" in the neck, not counting the Boat Tail but the bullet shank. Get you a LEE Factory Crimp Die, crimp your finished rounds, this will help with what I call "bullet pull", it helps during ignition. Speaking of ignition, 1 1/2" is very, very good for a big gun, even with a brake! Just shoot it awhile , paying close attention to Bench Rest technique, and I bet your groups tighten up! If you want, you can increase your powder charge by 1/2 grain increments until you see pressure or accuracy improves. You have created more powder space by seating your bullets further out, see, it can take more now. Of course, you can kill every elk in the mountains with a 3" rifle, but who wants that? ha You may have to "thread the hole" in some brush, etc. Good luck to you Pard!</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="RevJim, post: 1637784, member: 86754"] Your rifle just happens to have a long throat. OK, then seat any bullet you want with at least "a bullet's diameter" in the neck, not counting the Boat Tail but the bullet shank. Get you a LEE Factory Crimp Die, crimp your finished rounds, this will help with what I call "bullet pull", it helps during ignition. Speaking of ignition, 1 1/2" is very, very good for a big gun, even with a brake! Just shoot it awhile , paying close attention to Bench Rest technique, and I bet your groups tighten up! If you want, you can increase your powder charge by 1/2 grain increments until you see pressure or accuracy improves. You have created more powder space by seating your bullets further out, see, it can take more now. Of course, you can kill every elk in the mountains with a 3" rifle, but who wants that? ha You may have to "thread the hole" in some brush, etc. Good luck to you Pard! [/QUOTE]
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