I think it is a neck tension and/or neck cleanliness issue. It’s new brass and I used a .333 bushing in a Type S bushing die WITHOUT the expander button. Maybe for first time firing I need to use the expander?
I sized some of the brass with an RCBS FL die and it seated much more consistently...
I am starting to work up a load with Berger 215 Hybrids in a 300win mag. I am loading to 2.785 CBTO and started at 75 grains of powder. I am realizing maybe I need to start lower on powder.
I’m using a Forster Ultra Micrometer die and have checked the seater stem and it’s not bottoming out...
I am looking for the best factory load for a 7mm mag with a 1:9.5 twist rate barrel. I want something that will effectively kill and elk from close range to 750 yards at 9000+ ft elevation.
I looked at the Barnes LRX bullets, but they are recommended for a 1:8 twist.
I have looked at...
I am changing my plan and getting a Sako A7- finished gun out of the box without the $1700 price tag of the Remington North American Custom. And it has all the items I want!
Debating if I should get a Remington 700 SPS and add a stock and trigger.
Can you post your 700 with standard (not heavy) barrel and share its performance at the range?
I may scratch the box magazine requirement.
I have heard the long range guys say you should have a 26" barrel on a 7 mag. I want the 7 mag due to the high ballistic coefficient of the Berger bullets.
What about shorter barrel models? Tikka, Sako, etc. Should I get a 26" barrel for long range?
I had a bad experience with a junky savage. Sent it back once at my expense and they didn't fix a light strike issue so I sold it. Long story but I told them I wouldn't buy their rifles again- which is too bad because I like their 10xp... But don't trust their craftsmanship. Really I want a high...
I want to buy/build my ultimate big game hunting rifle.
Can anyone suggest a long range mountain rifle? I want something in 7 mag that has a flush box magazine. I prefer the stocks similar to Bell and Carlson sporter stocks.
I like Remington 700s because they are easy to customize with...