Thx for the reply. Hawkins Bottom Metal magazine limits me to 2.950" max OAL. When new, I was .040 off the lands. I have about 115 rounds total down the tube.
Would love any input/experience with this cartridge and my setup. I'm a little late to the party with this caliber but I plan to use this new build for my first antelope hunt this fall. 6.4 lb rifle not including the leupold VX- 5 fire dot. Bartlein 22", MacBros. Element II action, Manners UL...
Hope you barrel is not worn out from cleaning. I don't see the point in all of that. With premium barrels I... 1 shot clean, 1 shot clean, 3 shots clean, done....after that i've never seen any copper
Take John 264s advice. The 7 Mag is great for long-range hunting AND you can buy ammo for it off the shelf just about anywhere. If you get away from home and something happens to your ammo your rifle will not be crippled and your hunt will be saved.
I did not check the date on the post. Ancient history huh? I certainly meant no disrespect, i'm just a fan of the Lee Collet dies. You've got a good site here with great information.
Mike
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I have to take issue with your tone here. You seem hell bent on Redding Dies no matter what.
All of the positive points stated here about Lee Collet Dies I wholeheartedly agree with. While I appreciate the quality of the Redding dies, (I own several,) when it comes to the Lee Collet Die...