Recent content by JunkYardDog

Okay, three groups with factory ammo (150 sp) were .625 to .75 width and height @ 100yds. But the handloads (150 FMJ/BT,) while grouping the same were consistently low, even after scope adjustment. H335 specs for Lyman’s 48th is 38-45. Mine were loaded at 42.5. I reckon making them a bit hotter...

Looks like you're exactly right about neck tension on my Lee die BB. I’ve been getting ½ to ¾ inch spreads @ 100 yards with my reloads. But I noticed some brass was fitting tight in the chamber, and today I think I figured out why. I think the die was set a bit too low and I was slightly...

Thanks kolt. I'm about to reload another batch right now. I'll pick up some 175 hp this weekend. I shot 36 more today and it was windy again. (10-15 @ 2 o'clock) If .75" to 2" in the wind is good, then I reckon I'm doing okay. I was just worried because both times I've shot my reloads so far...

Awesome. Love that scope.

:D I shot 27 reloaded rounds. No problem with firing, but I'm not sure about accuracy. gun) The first six tweaked-in slow because I re-zeroed at 100 yards after adjusting eye relief and level. Also, wind was 10-15 from two o’clock. Shots seven through 27 saw seven 3-shot spreads vary between...

Thanks Tryn, I'm learning how to load my own now. I reloaded the shells from my first 40 rounds with the same bullets (150 sp) and 38.7 grains of H335. I’ll be taking them to the range tomorrow (Monday.) I’m concerned about how tight the neck holds the bullet. Everything I’ve read says...

:) Well, I got my Lee re-loader kit and 308 dies. I think I figured out adjustments for the primer knock-out pin. It seems that the die doesn’t envelope the whole cartridge, so I lowered the pin to poke out the primer. Hope I ain’t missing nothing. I cleaned the pockets, chamfered the neck...

Hey Captn, Seein you're in this part of TX, where can I do some hog-huntin? .

. LOL! Then I reckon my .75 isn't so bad then. I didn't think you meant a permanent adjustment bob. I'm just saying I may tweek the high-right out with a more careful trigger pull. However, it seems if my goal is long-range accuracy, then should I set zero at 200 as a starting point and...

light bulb Reading about these 100 and 200 yard matches, I see .2 is typical for the 100 and .4 for the 200. Now that’s some pretty sharp-shooting. I also learned that high-and-right on my target could mean I’m pulling or jerking the trigger. I’ll watch this with some dry-firing and try to be...

Thanks Captn. You're right and I'm glad I witheld comment. LMAO! Now, I just read that mirage shivers when wind is about to change direction. Is that a good time to shoot? .

That's great advice BB, but I think the dress was lavender, and if its okay with y'all, I'll withold comment. Just kidding. :D Thanks again BB. .

Second time ever on a range today. I spent 5 rounds fine-tuning the scope at 100yds. Then I put a 5-shot spread within 7/8".:) The scope is still a bit right, but the spread was tight. Next time I'll do the 200 yard. Should I leave the scope zeroed for 100? .

Right on Captn. Y'all were off to my right. The ol lady said she overheard some folks saying they thought I was doing pretty good. I reckon that may have been y'all. .

I appreciate all the help. What are some good training manuals and/or articles, and how can I access them? I'm still pondering Mil and MOA. Are Mil dots strictly for range estimation and off-the-cuff hold-offs? .