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<blockquote data-quote="DirtyHarry" data-source="post: 621029" data-attributes="member: 30327"><p>I have the same press, and it has serviced me well for many years. I have the same reloading books, and both are great. My only suggestion is to get the Sierra book. It seems to me that there are more loads for heavier bullets, and this manual is also in a three ring binder format which is easy to update when needed. </p><p> </p><p>Components:</p><p> </p><p>I do not know what your plans or expectations are for your loads, but I would stick with one brand, and possibly the same lot of brass if you can. The idea of same lots and brands carry over to all components really. However, if you are just getting started then using what you have will make for good practice, and you can fine tune later. Most of my brass is Remington and Winchester, but better brass is out there. Lapua and Norma being premium.</p><p> </p><p>I like your primer selection. I have been using CCI primers alomst exclusively since I started reloading. </p><p> </p><p>As far as bullets go I usually try to go with the heaviest bullet possible, and the reasoning is two fold. First heavier bullets tend to have better sectional density. Second heavier bullets tend to have higher B.C.s. This is very important if you are wanting to tune a longrange load. However, you need to make sure that you match weaight of bullet to proper rate of twist in your barrel, or you won't be able to stablize the bullet. Personally, I shoot Berger bullets with great results, but Hornady makes great bullets as well.</p><p> </p><p>I do not shoot .308 win, but I do shoot 300 win mag. For me I have a dual purpose for my load. I like shooting longer ranges, and I need the load to preform in any weather condition for hunting. For these reasons, I use Hogdon Extreme powders. They seem to work as advertised when temperature is taken into account. Personally I use H1000 and H4831SC, the latter is for my 25-06. These are slower burning powders which work better with heavy bullets.</p><p> </p><p>I hope that this helps somewhat. There is nothing wrong with where you are starting, and I do not claim to know everything. I also have a long way to go in my reloading practices. Happy loading and shooting.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="DirtyHarry, post: 621029, member: 30327"] I have the same press, and it has serviced me well for many years. I have the same reloading books, and both are great. My only suggestion is to get the Sierra book. It seems to me that there are more loads for heavier bullets, and this manual is also in a three ring binder format which is easy to update when needed. Components: I do not know what your plans or expectations are for your loads, but I would stick with one brand, and possibly the same lot of brass if you can. The idea of same lots and brands carry over to all components really. However, if you are just getting started then using what you have will make for good practice, and you can fine tune later. Most of my brass is Remington and Winchester, but better brass is out there. Lapua and Norma being premium. I like your primer selection. I have been using CCI primers alomst exclusively since I started reloading. As far as bullets go I usually try to go with the heaviest bullet possible, and the reasoning is two fold. First heavier bullets tend to have better sectional density. Second heavier bullets tend to have higher B.C.s. This is very important if you are wanting to tune a longrange load. However, you need to make sure that you match weaight of bullet to proper rate of twist in your barrel, or you won't be able to stablize the bullet. Personally, I shoot Berger bullets with great results, but Hornady makes great bullets as well. I do not shoot .308 win, but I do shoot 300 win mag. For me I have a dual purpose for my load. I like shooting longer ranges, and I need the load to preform in any weather condition for hunting. For these reasons, I use Hogdon Extreme powders. They seem to work as advertised when temperature is taken into account. Personally I use H1000 and H4831SC, the latter is for my 25-06. These are slower burning powders which work better with heavy bullets. I hope that this helps somewhat. There is nothing wrong with where you are starting, and I do not claim to know everything. I also have a long way to go in my reloading practices. Happy loading and shooting. [/QUOTE]
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