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The Basics, Starting Out
Downloading ammo rarely mentioned in choice of rifle or calibers etc.
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<blockquote data-quote="Dean2" data-source="post: 1834085" data-attributes="member: 26077"><p>I have down loaded many rifles. My two favourite powders for doing that are 4895 and Trail Boss. For really reduced loads Trail Boss produces what the old pistol powder loads did without the danger of getting a double load that will blow the gun. For less kick, the 4895 down load instructions on the Hodgdon site are excellent.</p><p></p><p>One point, there are some cartridges that do not react well to being downloaded, 7 RUM and many of the Weatherby cartridges are just a couple of examples, but they are relatively rare. JE is also right about muzzle brakes, as long as the proper hearing protection is ALWAYS worn, they are a great way to lessen recoil.</p><p></p><p>In general I agree with the OP, a lot of the <strong>"what gun do I buy for my young son or daughter"</strong> threads could easily be solved by downloading a 308 or 30-06 that would later make a great rifle once they grow up, rather than buying a pea shooter for them to start out on.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Dean2, post: 1834085, member: 26077"] I have down loaded many rifles. My two favourite powders for doing that are 4895 and Trail Boss. For really reduced loads Trail Boss produces what the old pistol powder loads did without the danger of getting a double load that will blow the gun. For less kick, the 4895 down load instructions on the Hodgdon site are excellent. One point, there are some cartridges that do not react well to being downloaded, 7 RUM and many of the Weatherby cartridges are just a couple of examples, but they are relatively rare. JE is also right about muzzle brakes, as long as the proper hearing protection is ALWAYS worn, they are a great way to lessen recoil. In general I agree with the OP, a lot of the [B]"what gun do I buy for my young son or daughter"[/B] threads could easily be solved by downloading a 308 or 30-06 that would later make a great rifle once they grow up, rather than buying a pea shooter for them to start out on. [/QUOTE]
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