Recent content by Cmabbott04

I am using a long action. I found my OAL by using the Hornady OAL Gauge. However I think that I was pressing very lightly and stopping at the very minimal sign of resistance which got me in the 2.93 range. I pushed a bit firmer and am not and 3.140 and I also used the sharpie method on the...

I will have to try this software out... I just remeasured and am going to go with a 3.140 ogive and 3.125 coal. I think this should fix my compression issue.

Thanks for the detailed response! My ogive is 2.930 but honestly my ability to “find” the lands and grooves is still spotty and I am not extra confident in this measurement

hello all, Loaded up my first rounds of 6.5x284 with Hornady 143 eldx and 55.5 grains of Retumbo. My coal is 2.915 with a case trim length of 2.159. When I seat my bullets I am getting a crunch so I know that I am compressing the load. I have never loaded compressed before and am a newer...

Awesome, I have some Retumbo as well. Just so I know, how do you guys find a safe starting charge for a powder not listed in the book?

hey guys first post! I’m not a huge amount of experience reloading and usually stick to what the book suggests. However I definitely know I want to use H4350 with my 143 eld x bullets in my 6.5 x 284. Is there anyone that can suggest a good starting charge? I have read and found some for 140...