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338 lapua/300 gr bullets/2800 fps minimum?
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<blockquote data-quote="Ombre noire" data-source="post: 1065343" data-attributes="member: 69945"><p>Hi Orch</p><p></p><p>I am no expert, so learning as it goes and you mention several aspects we didn't think of lightbulb. The neck tension difference came to my mind, as I made two different kind of reloads. One was made using my Redding FL serie "S" with a bushing giving a .362 at the neck. It should be .364, as the bushing is a .364 but for whatever reason, it re-sizes at .362. The bushing is clean, still relatively new and theoretically .362 should be too tight but this is the FL die I have been using all along and accuracy has been more than good at all distances, so not complaining. The other FL die I used is a Forster custom made to my TRG's specs, after I sent Forster 5 once fired cases; the neck is at a true .364. So the Redding die squeezes the bullets a bit more at the neck. When I shot the 2 different kind today, I noticed I needed a few more clicks with the reloads made with the Forster die (the true .364); I did not notice a difference in accuracy and, as I only thought of making these 2 different batch yesterday, I do not have speed on the reloads made with the Forster die (2680 fps is with the Redding die). </p><p>In any case, checking out the scopes tracking makes sens, as well as using the same chronograph on the same day; we did not do any of that. As you say, we are having a blast, enjoying shooting, as well as appreciating the peace and serenity of the Nevada mountains and listening to the sound of ringing steel several second after the shots <img src="data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP///yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7" class="smilie smilie--sprite smilie--sprite1" alt=":)" title="Smile :)" loading="lazy" data-shortname=":)" /> The elevation difference somewhat triggered our curiosity but as we were hitting our targets, it didn't really matter that much.</p><p>I hope you'll find a place to stretch your 338; I am not teaching you nothing here, you obviously know more than I do. I am more talking for myself; these extra few hundred yards do make a big difference, not just because of the look of it but how our loads behave and I was glad to finally have a good load for the TRG, it took me quite a while. I "almost" had something good a while ago with the 300 SMK but for whatever reason, accuracy was going bad after 1200 yards; something in my load wasn't working out. I also tried the 285 Hornady, the 250 Berger OTM, as well as the 300 Lapua but was not overwhelmed with the results, even though they work great for plenty of shooters. </p><p>We probably will keep on stretching our sticks a bit further, just because we can but to tell you the truth, I am perfectly happy with shooting a mile, as it is hard enough, especially when, unlike today, the wind starts blowing. That is a game changer and knowing how to be accurate and consistent in windy conditions shows the true quality of a shooter. I am not there yet, nor is my buddy but we will for sure have fun working on it <img src="data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP///yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7" class="smilie smilie--sprite smilie--sprite1" alt=":)" title="Smile :)" loading="lazy" data-shortname=":)" /></p><p>Thanks for your help, thoughts and comments, I will check the tracking on all my scopes; I thought about it a while ago but got side tracked and forgot about it. </p><p>Good luck and good shooting with your 338 gun)</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Ombre noire, post: 1065343, member: 69945"] Hi Orch I am no expert, so learning as it goes and you mention several aspects we didn't think of lightbulb. The neck tension difference came to my mind, as I made two different kind of reloads. One was made using my Redding FL serie "S" with a bushing giving a .362 at the neck. It should be .364, as the bushing is a .364 but for whatever reason, it re-sizes at .362. The bushing is clean, still relatively new and theoretically .362 should be too tight but this is the FL die I have been using all along and accuracy has been more than good at all distances, so not complaining. The other FL die I used is a Forster custom made to my TRG's specs, after I sent Forster 5 once fired cases; the neck is at a true .364. So the Redding die squeezes the bullets a bit more at the neck. When I shot the 2 different kind today, I noticed I needed a few more clicks with the reloads made with the Forster die (the true .364); I did not notice a difference in accuracy and, as I only thought of making these 2 different batch yesterday, I do not have speed on the reloads made with the Forster die (2680 fps is with the Redding die). In any case, checking out the scopes tracking makes sens, as well as using the same chronograph on the same day; we did not do any of that. As you say, we are having a blast, enjoying shooting, as well as appreciating the peace and serenity of the Nevada mountains and listening to the sound of ringing steel several second after the shots :) The elevation difference somewhat triggered our curiosity but as we were hitting our targets, it didn't really matter that much. I hope you'll find a place to stretch your 338; I am not teaching you nothing here, you obviously know more than I do. I am more talking for myself; these extra few hundred yards do make a big difference, not just because of the look of it but how our loads behave and I was glad to finally have a good load for the TRG, it took me quite a while. I "almost" had something good a while ago with the 300 SMK but for whatever reason, accuracy was going bad after 1200 yards; something in my load wasn't working out. I also tried the 285 Hornady, the 250 Berger OTM, as well as the 300 Lapua but was not overwhelmed with the results, even though they work great for plenty of shooters. We probably will keep on stretching our sticks a bit further, just because we can but to tell you the truth, I am perfectly happy with shooting a mile, as it is hard enough, especially when, unlike today, the wind starts blowing. That is a game changer and knowing how to be accurate and consistent in windy conditions shows the true quality of a shooter. I am not there yet, nor is my buddy but we will for sure have fun working on it :) Thanks for your help, thoughts and comments, I will check the tracking on all my scopes; I thought about it a while ago but got side tracked and forgot about it. Good luck and good shooting with your 338 gun) [/QUOTE]
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