Recent content by JB Short

I see the F-class shooters use either H4831 or H4350 depending on bullet weight. I want to try from 150 grain bullets to 168's to see what will shoot best. This load is for whitetails up close to 400 yrds. I have seen some using Reloder 17. Has anyone tried Reloder 26? It is a long action so...

Building my 284 and need to choose between 8.7 or 9 twist. Don't know where I'll end up but want to try 150-180 grain bullets and see what she likes. Any suggestions on twist rate? This is a whitetail rig.

Accuracy is my first concern.

Thanks, I just have never used the VLDs and didn't know what to expect.

I am having a 284 Win built for a whitetail hunting rifle. I would like too shoot 150gr-175gr Accubonds as my shots will range from close out to 350 yrds so I don't want a frangible bullet like VLDs but will probably try them for longer range target shooting. Most shooters are loading for VLDs...

Thanks sp6x6, I have been finding some info since I posted this problem and it sounds like I need to back up a bit.

I have been loading for several 270WSM rifles the past few years, but ran into something that baffles me a bit. I am loading for the first time 140 accubonds w/Retumbo powder, Win cases and 215M primers. I used 71grs as a max and backed off 8% or 65.2grs as a starting point. By the time I...

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Thanks, the 4831 is one of the easiest powders for me to get ahold of so that will be my next buy. I'll keep posted. JB

Hey all, I've been using Rel. 19 with sierra and Barnes bullets, I don't have a chrono so can't say what actual vel. is. My question is are Ramshot magnum, H1000, H4831 powders that I should be using to get better load density and velocity, along with more temp stable. I want to try Hornady 130...

I have figured out that I want a 20 MOA picattiny base for my savage 16 w/rnd rear rec. but which make? and what height and make of rings for a 1" tube 40mm obj. scope. I have read on other threads to stay away from some brands. Does the base need to be bedded? I was hoping that I wouldn't have...

Thanks for the input, I think I will probably go with the 20 moa base. JB

My rifle is a savage in 270 WSM, I have a leupold VXIII 3.5-10 scope and I want to be able to shoot to 600 yrds, will a standard set of bases work? Should I just get a 1 piece with built in elevation for when I want to shoot longer? Of course then I will be switching scopes also.