Recent content by Bassnbow

Thanks this gives me something to compare to. Interesting though the Federal 175 ELDX is running right at 2900 in my 22” barrel and sub 1/2”. I’ve just had such good luck with Bergers that I had to try, and I’m sure I’ll find a sub 1/2 with them also

Thanks everyone, I was wondering if the higher temps were going to cause problems. Like most of you, most of my hunting is done in cooler weather, but I want a load I don't have to worry about during summer or early fall hunts. I do have some RL23 I could try, is shoots great in my 300wm. I...

Thanks that is what I will do!

Thanks everyone for your replies/insight, that is exactly what I needed to hear. I will definitely back way off.

I have a relatively new Tikka 7 PRC rifle with a 22" Proof barrel with 110 rounds through it while fire forming brass. I just started load development and am testing Berger 175 Elite Hunter bullets. I contacted Berger for load data and they sent their data sheet for that bullet. Finally got out...

Thanks, I'm definitely going to try the mag primers. I have fed215m

Thanks, I know I was seeing less velocity than others were posting with the same bullets, so maybe you are correct that I need to push more. Always a little hesitant when approaching max, but I havent seen any pressure signs to this point.

Thanks, that is where I got my starting loads

I'm just heading out the door, if ok I'll try to figure out how to pm you when I get back and send you my phone number. It would certainly help to chat about the process. Thanks for the offer Pat

Northern Cal, Auburn area

It's not new, probably 250 rounds down the tube

Great thanks

Thanks I will try that

Not sure what to try next! I have a 280 Ackley with 26" barrel using Nosler brass. Started load development after firing brass one time with cheap bullets. With once fired brass and CCI L/R primers I was getting very good accuracy with a couple different loads using 143 HH and 145 Barnes long...

The everyone for the feedback, good info as always