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<blockquote data-quote="Kevin Cram" data-source="post: 231595" data-attributes="member: 2215"><p>Cowboy717,</p><p> </p><p> Your set-up sounds fine. The bi-pod size depends on the type of shooting position you most likely will be in. The lower to the ground or platform the more stable you'll be. I use the Harris 6"-9" and a swivel type is almost a must for uneven shooting ground. </p><p> You didn't mention any optics you use for spotting the game. To me this is the #1 item to have even before the gun. What good is a gun that can shoot 1/2 moa if you can't spot the game to use it. Buy the best optics you can afford and be sure to have enough magnification to effectively spot and determine animal size. Big Eyes are what we use mostly, but if not looking to far (500 yards) a good pair of binoculars can be used and a single spotting scope for a more detailed look. </p><p> Precision reloading starts with using the best components you can afford. With that said it starts with brass preparation. I will first full length resize my brass and size the neck using the expander ball that will fit my neck turning tool mandrel properly. I will then trim my over all case length and de-burr "gently". Next I'll uniform the primer pocket for uniform depth and to remove the radius in the corner. Next I will perform inside flash hole deburring. Then I will set up my neck turning tool. If the chamber is not a tight neck chamber that needs appropriate neck turning to fit I will at least skim enough off the neck for a 80% clean up. (Watch the neck shoulder junction area when neck turning!) Other than that all I do is weigh my cases and shoot them in descending weight order. </p><p> For the .300 Remington Ultra Mag</p><p>240g Sierra Match King Bullet, Federal 215 primer, and 91g of H1000 should give you around 3,000 fps.</p><p>210g Berger Bullet, Federal 215 primer, and 89g Retumbo should give you a little over 3,000 fps. </p><p>You may get a little higher velocities because of the 32" barrel. These loads did not show pressure in my rifle but ALWAYS start lower and work your way up. </p><p> As for drop tables I prefer to use JBM Ballistics. It's free on the internet and has works well as long as you put in all the proper data.</p><p> Hope this answered your questions. There are all sorts of little tricks and tips that can be learned only from experience. It's best to get with someone who is well informed and truly knows what they're doing to steer you in the right direction. Good luck in your long range hunting adventures to come.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Kevin Cram, post: 231595, member: 2215"] Cowboy717, Your set-up sounds fine. The bi-pod size depends on the type of shooting position you most likely will be in. The lower to the ground or platform the more stable you'll be. I use the Harris 6"-9" and a swivel type is almost a must for uneven shooting ground. You didn't mention any optics you use for spotting the game. To me this is the #1 item to have even before the gun. What good is a gun that can shoot 1/2 moa if you can't spot the game to use it. Buy the best optics you can afford and be sure to have enough magnification to effectively spot and determine animal size. Big Eyes are what we use mostly, but if not looking to far (500 yards) a good pair of binoculars can be used and a single spotting scope for a more detailed look. Precision reloading starts with using the best components you can afford. With that said it starts with brass preparation. I will first full length resize my brass and size the neck using the expander ball that will fit my neck turning tool mandrel properly. I will then trim my over all case length and de-burr "gently". Next I'll uniform the primer pocket for uniform depth and to remove the radius in the corner. Next I will perform inside flash hole deburring. Then I will set up my neck turning tool. If the chamber is not a tight neck chamber that needs appropriate neck turning to fit I will at least skim enough off the neck for a 80% clean up. (Watch the neck shoulder junction area when neck turning!) Other than that all I do is weigh my cases and shoot them in descending weight order. For the .300 Remington Ultra Mag 240g Sierra Match King Bullet, Federal 215 primer, and 91g of H1000 should give you around 3,000 fps. 210g Berger Bullet, Federal 215 primer, and 89g Retumbo should give you a little over 3,000 fps. You may get a little higher velocities because of the 32" barrel. These loads did not show pressure in my rifle but ALWAYS start lower and work your way up. As for drop tables I prefer to use JBM Ballistics. It's free on the internet and has works well as long as you put in all the proper data. Hope this answered your questions. There are all sorts of little tricks and tips that can be learned only from experience. It's best to get with someone who is well informed and truly knows what they're doing to steer you in the right direction. Good luck in your long range hunting adventures to come. [/QUOTE]
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