Recent content by jhfleming

Not sure if it's a safety issue but it is 1 factor affecting accuracy. Best reloading guide I have found is "Precision Shooting - Reloading Guide-", ISBN # 1-931220-12-3, unfortunately it is out of print. It recommends seating the bullet lightly against the lands, and do not load more than a...

Thanks, BJG! Question about the nitride it penetrates the surface of the steel and hardens it right or is it a heat dispersion benefit? Like hard anodizing does to aluminum. I assume it was applied to the bore as well? The OCW will work with any manufactures bullets of the same weight...

Best data I could find was, RL-25 assuming 160 gr bullet, for 270 Wby Mag, Pressure test loads (1 ea) 68.2, 69.7, 70.5, 71.1. Accuracy test: 69.5, 69.9, 70.2, 70.6, 70.9, 71.1., I shoot 5 shot groups, recording speed, and MOA. When starting with an established cartridge I go to Nosler's site...

Checked Hornady's site and NO they have NOT developed a ELD-X for .277, my bad

Regarding "Ladder" usage, I'm new to reloading so my question is seeking to understand not question anyone's methods. Are you using the ladder method to develop loads because there is no baseline data available? Or because you a seeking max speeds with reasonable accuracy? I have recently...

My gunsmith didn't protect the barrel when chucking it in the lathe so I have alum jaw bits on the barrel finish does anyone know how to remove it without damaging the barrel finish (flat black)? Gunsmith has gone bankrupt, gee I wonder why.

Thanks everyone for your great input. At this time I would like to ask for specifics for example when stalking with an outfitter this fall he had us stop because the cloud cover had lifted which he said would make us more visible to the Elk because we were casting shadows. I thought that was...

Several good tips here so far, the SWFA SS 10X, keep your rifle stock until you can develop custom hand loads, practice, practice and practice more, use only the equipment on the range that you are going to use on the field, most any bipod will do as long as it is keeps your rifle from moving...

Looking for tips to help me be more successful in the field, throw anything out there I have a lot to learn, rifle, bow, rocks it don’t matter. If you could only buy one book on how to be a better hunter which one would it be? Thanks, newby

Caliber tested is 300 wsm

H4350 @ 44.4 = 2596.8 and 0.3" group in Remington 700, 162 Gr A-Max 414 @ 46.0 = 2976.2 and 0.9" same rifle, 130gr Sierra Matchking That's all I've got that's on your list, all my testing shows Varget to be the best by far but that point has already been made.

The closest I can get is Varget @ 41.5 grains with Sierra Matchking 130 gr. bullet# 1903, jump 0.032", gets 2686.8 fps best group was 0.2" I recently broke a rib and resorted to a recoil pad which helped, last resort would be putting a brake on it. I've changed to the Optimal Charge Weight...

Bullet: Berger 175 gr. VLD Hunting weight sorted, all tested bullets were 175.0 grains. 100 pcs weighed: 174.8 (1), 174.9 (18), 175 (73), 175.1 (8) for a Std. Dev. of 0.1 Powder: RL-22 @ 68.7 grains Brass: Nosler Custom, fire formed Primer: Federal GM215M Jump: 0.065” Ogive to lands...

Congratulations, Monster bull! Had similar experience just 5 days to develop load and sight in new scope. Used the OCW, Optimal Charge Weight, method and saved a LOT of time vs. the ladder method I had been using, got to 0.1 grain in 65 shots, well that’s fast for me anyway considering I had...

.243 Winchester