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Funny that this post has been resurrected . I recently purchased a NOS Remington 700 in 300 RSAUM and just starting load development research. I will be starting with Norma cases, 180 grain Nosler Accubonds and RL22. Will check in as I progress. My theory is that I will end up around...

To be clear, this was a phone conversation, there were no measurements of the chamber taken. I assume there will be no issues with the chamber. If there are any issues it will be easy to rectify as the rifle is brand new (just old stock) and is under warrantee. I just need to find the right...

That was my first call. Unfortunately, they only ream to minimum SAAMI spec so my production chamber won't work with their minimum SAAMI WSM reamer. I guess I should also ask if anyone knows if there is any issue with the conversion?

Looking for a Phoenix area gunsmith recommendation to ream a new Remington 700 from a .300 RSAUM to the slightly longer .300 WSM. Both cartridges are based on the .404 Jefferies case, but the WSM is .085 inches longer. The Remington also uses a 30 degree shoulder and the WSM uses a 35 degree...

My theory is that Remington has streamlined their production of rifle brass to accommodate the lack of supply on more common calibers of rifle ammo such as .223/ 5.56. Since Remington was the largest supplier of .300 rum brass it has put additional demand on the secondary suppliers and led to...

I change when I start to see a ring of buildup around the sides of the tumbler after cleaning. This ring can be easily cleaned out with a little 409, but it indicates to me that my media is no longer able to contain the polish/ crud residue. Corncob, in my system, does this much more quickly...

Early 2011 was the first time I saw them. Seems to be found on the more inexpensive rounds like Blazer. I can only assume that manufacturers are saving a couple bucks with the smaller primers. Others have reported that there is no change in loading data and have only measured a small...

That is a pretty stout load. I don't have a Hornady manual, but my Sierra manual is showing a max charge of BL-C(2) for a 175-180 grain bullet at 44.8 grains. Hodgdon shows a max load of 46 grains for a 175 grain bullet with a pressure of 50,300 CUP. I would think that a slight reduction in...

The model 29 was designed in the mid 1950s. SAMMI was founded in the late 1920s. I know that Smith and Wesson is a member of SAMMI so I can't imagine that any current firearm would not be rated for max. specification.

I just posted this in the reloaders form. I was just in Bruno's this morning and everyone in the store was assembling and packing shipments. Almost the entire floor and counters where covered in order sheets and material. I should have taken pictures as it is really amazing to see how...

I was just in Bruno's this morning. It took a while to check out as every warm body in that store is assembling and packing mail orders in all available floor and counter areas of the store. I should have taken a few pictures to show how insane this whole thing has gotten.

Berger has a complete manual. Loading Manual | Berger Bullets

First, I would let RCBS respond to your issue before getting on the internet and calling the product junk. Second, products fail to some degree across the board. Electrical products are more prone to fail over time. My Chargemaster has been going strong for many years so it is not all...

The trickler is pretty inexpensive ($12-$20) and lets you add one grain at a time if needed. Competition dies have better/ easier micro adjustments. I use the Redding Type S Match dies in my .308 setup since I can change between 168 and 175 seating with a twist of the micrometer. Each...

I use walnut that I get from a local pet store with a couple capfulls of Dillon Rapid polish. Walnut and corn cob are natural bedding materials for small pets and birds. Most pet stores carry them cheap and in large quantity. The walnut cleans better and corn cob polishes better. I know some...