Recent content by griffin ordway

OK, I figured it out. If you all want to chuckle at a bonehead move on my behalf, here's what the problem was: Decided to check the fired brass for pressure signs, anomalies, etc. While doing so I realized that 3 of the 5 cases were Federal brass...not Lapua! Some factory brass somehow got...

Particulars: -Weatherby Vandguard 308 Win -165 gr. Accubond bullet -40 gr. AR Comp. -Lapua brass, 2x fired/resized -CCI BR-2 primers -Redding dies: knocking shoulder back .002, neck sizing w/bushing die -Perfect range conditions....no wind, 70 degrees -Chrono stats reasonably decent: 2690 fps...

You will get as many opinions as there are posters on this one....but I'm sure you already knew that. IMHO: I am a fanatical fan of the the 300 WSM. One of the most versatile rounds there is. For larger critters (elk, moose, etc.) I use 180 gr. AB, and for smaller game (deer, antelope, etc.)...

Thanks for the get backs. I did a lot of research before choosing that bullet, and it seemed to have a stellar reputation liquefying internals with no exit. I come from reloading either big hunting guns (.30 cal mags) or long range .223 target guns (77's out to 600), so I kind of have an...

Hi All, Curious on your thoughts about my problem. First, the particulars: trying to develop a load that is accurate out to about 400 yards in my newly built AR....17" Lilja match barrel, 1:8 twist. The problem is this: I was trying to develop a load based around the 60 gr. Nosler Ballistic...

Hi All, Not trying to stir up old threads....I've done massive research regarding reloading the 300 winmag, on this and other forums, and I can't find the answer to some specific questions. Just for some background: I am not new to reloading, but am fairly new to the belted mags; I am loading...