Recent content by lenard270wsm

I had a Ruger #1 in 300 Weatherby. I worked up to 84 grains of H4831 using the Nosler BT 180 grain. I used the Federal Gold Medal Match 215 magnum primer. I consistently got 3200 FPS and group average was 0.46" at 100 yards. I did not see or discover any pressure signs with this load in this...

I am trying to find data for the new Hornady CX bullet. I have 180 grain CX and I would prefer to use Relaoder 17 powder. Does anyone have experience with loading the CX bullet. The suggested load I was given is 64 grains of R17, using Fed GMM215 primers. I tried 5 rounds and the load is...

All, I have been out of commission for some time. Back to shooting again. Thank you for all of the suggestions. They will be well used.

I have both a 270 WSM and a 300 WSM. The 270 is a Featherweight Model 70 Winchester. The 300 WSM is in a Ruger #1. I shoot 150 Nosler BT in the 270 at 3084 FPS. The Ruger is shooting 180 Nosler BT at 3058 FPS. I concur with the posts that using a lighter projectile will reduce felt recoil...

Just wondering hat works for any of you for an emergency kit to keep in your back pack.

I have had a 300 Weatherby in a Ruger No.1. It was a wonder rifle. Just too expensive to shoot. I may in the near future pick up another one. I just really like it. I had no brake but I loved shooting it.