Update for anyone reading this.
Gave the barrel and hire a thorough scrub and put 8 shoots through it setting up the scope.
Following another post shoot clean the problem seems to have disappeared and I am now getting 2.90 COL to touch the lands.
Much happier with this.
thanks for the help
Thanks CKLeeves for the comment.
I agree that something doesn’t feel right. I did do multiple tests on the oal with the comparator (maybe 6 with each bullet). So the test wasn’t a one off. I also tried pushing the billet forward as far as it would go and this resulted in it getting stuck in the...
Hi there
I am hoping that those of you with a ruger long range target in 6.5 PRC might be able to help me out.
I just picked up mine on the weekend and was surprised to find that when measuring the length to the lands with my Hornady oal gauge - that 0.020 off the lands puts my COL at 2.760...
Hi there,
I am about to start reloading a 7mm weatherby mag in a mark v weatherby and would value some advice from those of you who have done so.
Normally when I begin a load work up I start by focusing on the powder charge. I tend to seat the bullets 0.01 - 0.02 off the lands (unless i am...
Hi there,
I am wanting to find some load data for my 6.5-284.
Bullets would be Berger Hunting 140's
Powder H4350.
Cases Norma
Primers Fed
Has anyone had success using these components?
Thanks in advance
Hi there,
I am in the process of setting up a Savage LR111 in 6.5 x 284 and want to use the opportunity to learn the next steps in re-loading accuracy.
I handload my 270wsm for hunting [and get really good accuracy <.5 at 100yds] and am used to playing around with powder charges and seating...