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Hope this helps. When starting load development with a new rifle, I'll go to Hodgdons and copy the load data for the caliber and bullet weight that I'm shooting. I go to my available powder. In this case there were 11 powders. Next is to choose a very safe level of powder and to load three...

Just restored a 1953 722 in 257 Roberts and picked up a Timney 512 V2 trigger for it. Spoke to Timney and they said it will work with a minor bend in the safety lever. Changed my mind and decided to use the original trigger for the restoration. I have another Remington I'm going to use the...

The easiest way for me is to use inexpensive bullets in that caliber and a powder that has load data for the cartridge you're loading. Use the lowest recommended starting load and to the recommended oal and go to the range. Make sure you don't rush the process and overheat the barrel. Always...

I had a 280AI put together by E. R. Shaw a couple of years ago 700 Rem action 25" 8 twist barrel. 143 Hammer Hunter, 210M primers and IMR4451 powder .050 jump. Max load for "my" rifle is 55.5 grains at about 3000 fps. Solid sub 1/2" shooter. The key with Hammer bullets is the twist rate of your...