Recent content by RedRanger328

I tried using the search function, but it was getting a little overwhelming. I'd like to get into elk hunting for next year. Problem is, this whole drawing system seems really complicated. I was hoping someone might be able to guide me into the information I need and the information I didn't...

That's a little disappointing, if I got my hands on ELD-X, do you think that would make a difference at 800? I suppose I can't really complain, I can stalk if I need to. Crept up on a big buck to within 25 yards from 250, I just want to outdo my friends, haha

I actually have 3lb of Varget, but as I can find IMR 4064 on occasion, and have yet to see Varget in 4 months, I've just gone with 4064, since I have "quite" a bit of it. 😉 A second question... How much velocity so I need with the 178gr ELD-Ms? At 2550 muzzle velocity, I hit 1483fps at 800...

Hey guys, thanks for the replies! I think my 41.7gr load might be the ticket, there's an errant shot there because the guys next to me suddenly started rattling off rounds in a mag dump as I was pulling the trigger. I did 5 groups from 40.5-42 gr and then did single pressure load tests up to...

IMR 4064 was on the Hodgdon site a few days ago, ~$38/lb +$40 hazmat ship

I haven't loaded any up yet, I'll be loading and testing this weekend

I'm loading for .308

So how I'd want to go about this, is test shots over a Chrono, get an average speed, and check to see if I've got the velocity on the bullet at whatever range using a ballistic calculator under various conditions, is that about right? I've currently got IMR 4064 stockpiled, and with what I'm...

That's what I would like to hear. A couple of my friends say hands down the 168gr is the way to go with the simple reasoning: "The lighter bullet can be pushed faster, and hence, will impact with more energy, making it more effective at killing. And with a shorter barrel, I need a lighter...

Specifically, 168 ELD-M vs 178 ELD-M in a 20" barrel 1/11" twist rate. Which is going to be the better long range killer? I can't find much of anything on the 168 ELD-M, but plenty of people using the 178 ELD-M. 1) Is there enough of a difference to even warrant the discussion? 2) The...

Double post, sorry

Thanks for the replies, my twist rate is 1:11, did you mean to type that? I thought I'd be okay with higher grain at 1:11 from this: Source Article: https://www.everydaymarksman.co/equipment/rifling-twist-rate/ *Edit* Punching through some stability calculators, the lower bullet weights tend...

Hey guys, I'm new to reloading and wanted to pick some more knowledgeable brains. I'm currently attempting to develop a load for my Tikka T3x CTR in .308. My purpose is something I can just use one bullet for everything. I'm a pretty good shot, and still planning to hone it, so I'm not...

Thanks, guys! I'm actually North Texas myself! Old me was a 325lb tub o lard geek that built computers, studied virology for fun (actually just graduated a couple of weeks ago with a major in Bio, minor in Chem and Criminal Justice), I played video games to the detriment of real life. I'm much...

Hey everyone! I got into firearms 4 years ago and now I don't think old me would even recognize the new me. I jumped into the deep end and haven't looked back! First gun was an AR I built with precision in mind, blinked, and now I have a dedicated gun room. I've got a few deer under my belt and...