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JE Custom and Lone Wolf 30-338 Lapua Improved Weatherby Mark V
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<blockquote data-quote="trophyhunter170" data-source="post: 527826" data-attributes="member: 30392"><p>The TN means tight neck, I would classify any case neck that has less than .006 clearance in that category. Gives better bullet alignment bu also can give more pressure at times. With Neal's FL die design the alignment can not be improved upon in my opinion. </p><p></p><p>I did a lot of research and talked to all the bullet manufactures and all of them but Berger told me their bullets would not expand below 1800 FPS. Berger advised 900 FPS. I went with the 30 cal and not the 338 mainly because of bullet selection. I also do not plan to shoot over 1500 yds which is fine for the 30 cal. Berger does make a 338 300 grain but imagine the extra recoil. If what I was told is true than the Berger VLD is the only choice if you go under 1800 FPS. You go below 1800 right around 1,050 yds with the 210 VLD at 3,250. Around this range using anything but a VLD, it would look like you shot the animal with a bow using a arrow with a field point on it.</p><p></p><p>The VIHT powder is tops in my book. I would probably try N170 over the 570. I have not had very good luck with the High Energy powders giving accuracy. N165 works great in the short mag cases.</p><p></p><p>Enjoyed and appreciate your comments and info. Will get back once I start shooting this animal. Rifle is chambered and in the process of having the brake installed. Still have bedding and metal coating left which should only take me a day or so. No stock painting which is a first for me. I got a McMillan swirly. Should have NF 5.5-22x50 G7 scope in 3 weeks so then it will be ready to rumble. Thanks again.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="trophyhunter170, post: 527826, member: 30392"] The TN means tight neck, I would classify any case neck that has less than .006 clearance in that category. Gives better bullet alignment bu also can give more pressure at times. With Neal's FL die design the alignment can not be improved upon in my opinion. I did a lot of research and talked to all the bullet manufactures and all of them but Berger told me their bullets would not expand below 1800 FPS. Berger advised 900 FPS. I went with the 30 cal and not the 338 mainly because of bullet selection. I also do not plan to shoot over 1500 yds which is fine for the 30 cal. Berger does make a 338 300 grain but imagine the extra recoil. If what I was told is true than the Berger VLD is the only choice if you go under 1800 FPS. You go below 1800 right around 1,050 yds with the 210 VLD at 3,250. Around this range using anything but a VLD, it would look like you shot the animal with a bow using a arrow with a field point on it. The VIHT powder is tops in my book. I would probably try N170 over the 570. I have not had very good luck with the High Energy powders giving accuracy. N165 works great in the short mag cases. Enjoyed and appreciate your comments and info. Will get back once I start shooting this animal. Rifle is chambered and in the process of having the brake installed. Still have bedding and metal coating left which should only take me a day or so. No stock painting which is a first for me. I got a McMillan swirly. Should have NF 5.5-22x50 G7 scope in 3 weeks so then it will be ready to rumble. Thanks again. [/QUOTE]
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