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Masters of Reloading......my 300WM is not shooting good.
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<blockquote data-quote="johnnyk" data-source="post: 284197" data-attributes="member: 307"><p>AtownBcat,</p><p> Those BR2's are a favorite of mine. Others on here claim good results from using Federal primers. I tried them years ago, and never had any luck with them and therefore haven't bought or used any in 20 years. I'm sure I could make 'em shoot if that's all I had. Another favorite of mine is the Remington 9.5 & 9.5M.</p><p> When I first got my 700P in 7mmRM I just knew I was going to shoot the 168gn VLD Berger in to itsy bitsy groups. NOT! I have tried about a dozen different powders, a half dozen primer types and every bullet depth imaginable. I even considered turning the bullet around! Dang rifle! It does not like 168gn Bergers. I have shot a whole box trying to find a good load. It will shoot the 150gn Ballistic Tip and 140gn TSX in to sub 1/2" groups most anytime I crank it up. It's not what I had envisioned for that rifle but it is what it is. I don't even like the thought of buying a box of 160gn AccuBonds for fear they won't group. Bottom line: sometimes a rifle doesn't like a particular bullet style or weight range.</p><p> For seasoning the barrel you could probably get as many different techniques and answers as you will for pet loads or reloading techniques. For a new rifle I clean after every shot for the first 10 and then after every 3 shots for the next 20. After that, usually about every 10-15 shots, depending on the bullet type or how much accuracy falls off. It's kind of a instinctive thing with me. As for solvents; I use Montana Extreme bore cleaner and copper killer. They are fast and effective. After removing carbon/copper I run a patch with a misture of Kriol and Marvel Mystery oil down the tube. I use only Nylon brushes (2 sizes smaller than the caliber I'm cleaning) with patch wrapped around it. This method works for me. JohnnyK.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="johnnyk, post: 284197, member: 307"] AtownBcat, Those BR2's are a favorite of mine. Others on here claim good results from using Federal primers. I tried them years ago, and never had any luck with them and therefore haven't bought or used any in 20 years. I'm sure I could make 'em shoot if that's all I had. Another favorite of mine is the Remington 9.5 & 9.5M. When I first got my 700P in 7mmRM I just knew I was going to shoot the 168gn VLD Berger in to itsy bitsy groups. NOT! I have tried about a dozen different powders, a half dozen primer types and every bullet depth imaginable. I even considered turning the bullet around! Dang rifle! It does not like 168gn Bergers. I have shot a whole box trying to find a good load. It will shoot the 150gn Ballistic Tip and 140gn TSX in to sub 1/2" groups most anytime I crank it up. It's not what I had envisioned for that rifle but it is what it is. I don't even like the thought of buying a box of 160gn AccuBonds for fear they won't group. Bottom line: sometimes a rifle doesn't like a particular bullet style or weight range. For seasoning the barrel you could probably get as many different techniques and answers as you will for pet loads or reloading techniques. For a new rifle I clean after every shot for the first 10 and then after every 3 shots for the next 20. After that, usually about every 10-15 shots, depending on the bullet type or how much accuracy falls off. It's kind of a instinctive thing with me. As for solvents; I use Montana Extreme bore cleaner and copper killer. They are fast and effective. After removing carbon/copper I run a patch with a misture of Kriol and Marvel Mystery oil down the tube. I use only Nylon brushes (2 sizes smaller than the caliber I'm cleaning) with patch wrapped around it. This method works for me. JohnnyK. [/QUOTE]
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