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Reloading suggestions for .338 Lapua
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<blockquote data-quote="sharplikestump" data-source="post: 662286" data-attributes="member: 47637"><p>JLAMB....</p><p>Thank you. I find the Forster dies to be far superior. I cranked off 38 rds. of various loads yesterday. I used the new crono, ran some 250 Scenars and some 285 Hornadys. I compared diff. powder loads. I was also adjusting the scope back in after replacing some cheap rings that broke with some hefty Burris pieces. I cannot zero the scope any closer than 500 yds. largely because of the 1/8" clicks, and I am probably ok with that, as I see this rifle's job as enabling me to hit very distant targets with authority. I will mention that I was also shooting several other rifles, ranging from my Ruger .204 Varminter, my Savage Varminter in .223, and my sweet Remingon AR15. </p><p>I took notes, but it was an awful full plate and I need to focus on a more specific goal. Along that line, I have decided (thanks largely to the advice gained from this terrific forum) that I should settle on one bullet. Popped for 500 300 gr. SMKs yesterday. The powder I have bought (IMR 4831) may not be the absolute best, but I believe it will do, and I plan on sticking with it. I am not loading to the max, and will probably start at about 72 gr. with the SMKs and ladder my way up some, but see no advantage in wearing out my Lapua brass any faster than needed (the posted max load for this combo is </p><p>76 grains).</p><p>Now, here's a question that will make some cringe: Having some facilities, rather than using a hand tool to clean each primer pocket, I place a handful of brass, pockets up, and bead blast them with extremely low air pressure. I am very careful to air-blow, and then wipe down each case to prevent any scratches. This is a real time saver, especially on the smaller calibers where I am shooting alot of rounds. Is this a bad thing?</p><p>On the issue of turning the neck. I measure the Lapua necks to be very consistant....so far. Does that change with more cycles?</p><p>Thanks again to all....I'm lovin this caliber.</p><p>Anyone else located west of Denver that would want to hit the range together?</p><p>Mike</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="sharplikestump, post: 662286, member: 47637"] JLAMB.... Thank you. I find the Forster dies to be far superior. I cranked off 38 rds. of various loads yesterday. I used the new crono, ran some 250 Scenars and some 285 Hornadys. I compared diff. powder loads. I was also adjusting the scope back in after replacing some cheap rings that broke with some hefty Burris pieces. I cannot zero the scope any closer than 500 yds. largely because of the 1/8" clicks, and I am probably ok with that, as I see this rifle's job as enabling me to hit very distant targets with authority. I will mention that I was also shooting several other rifles, ranging from my Ruger .204 Varminter, my Savage Varminter in .223, and my sweet Remingon AR15. I took notes, but it was an awful full plate and I need to focus on a more specific goal. Along that line, I have decided (thanks largely to the advice gained from this terrific forum) that I should settle on one bullet. Popped for 500 300 gr. SMKs yesterday. The powder I have bought (IMR 4831) may not be the absolute best, but I believe it will do, and I plan on sticking with it. I am not loading to the max, and will probably start at about 72 gr. with the SMKs and ladder my way up some, but see no advantage in wearing out my Lapua brass any faster than needed (the posted max load for this combo is 76 grains). Now, here's a question that will make some cringe: Having some facilities, rather than using a hand tool to clean each primer pocket, I place a handful of brass, pockets up, and bead blast them with extremely low air pressure. I am very careful to air-blow, and then wipe down each case to prevent any scratches. This is a real time saver, especially on the smaller calibers where I am shooting alot of rounds. Is this a bad thing? On the issue of turning the neck. I measure the Lapua necks to be very consistant....so far. Does that change with more cycles? Thanks again to all....I'm lovin this caliber. Anyone else located west of Denver that would want to hit the range together? Mike [/QUOTE]
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