New to Reloading

[TAMUCOSC]

I am new to reloading and have been doing a lot of reading. What I haven't understood is the length and extent that you must go through when people refer to working up to the load that they want to shoot.

I am getting a Remington 700 Long Range in 300 win mag with a B&C A5 stock, timney trigger etc and am going to start reloading ammo for that gun. I was hoping to use Berger VLD 210s with 79Gr of H1000, so to do so, where will I have to start to break my rifle in at and not hurt anything?

Sorry for my lack of knowledge

Any help is much appreciated!

Thanks

 

[918v]

What brass are u gonna use?

 

[TAMUCOSC]

Not sure yet. Any suggestions?

 

[918v]

These days is whatever you can find. But you need to be careful with load data and pay attention to which case they're using. I'm using 75.5grs in a Win case @ 2860 FPS. This is a moderate load.

 

[rcoody]

I am new to reloading and have been doing a lot of reading. What I haven't understood is the length and extent that you must go through when people refer to working up to the load that they want to shoot.

I am getting a Remington 700 Long Range in 300 win mag with a B&C A5 stock, timney trigger etc and am going to start reloading ammo for that gun. I was hoping to use Berger VLD 210s with 79Gr of H1000, so to do so, where will I have to start to break my rifle in at and not hurt anything?

Sorry for my lack of knowledge

Any help is much appreciated!

Thanks

Every rifle barrel is unique. What might load show pressure signs in one may be perfectly safe in another. What powder, load and bullet might shoot bugholes in one might not group satisfactory in another. That is what load development is all about.

 

[Dosh]

T, use the custom search top right. Tons of info on load work up and specific loads for your 300WM. Many here shoot the very accurate "Broz" loads. Good luck

 

[Zen Archery]

I like Nosler and Lapua Brass are both costly but very consistent with resizing, tolerance and strength. If you consider you are "casing" explosive "gun powder" might not want to go cheap. If you don't load hot you can reuse quite a few times before seeing signs of retirement.

Break in barrel you are going to get a ton of opinions from those who are anal retentive to those show just don't believe in it.

Keep it safe. It's fun, relaxing and good to good the ability to control what you are putting through your barrel is very satisfying.

 

[barefooter56]

TAMUCOSC,
We show :
Starting load = 71.5 grains, Maximum = 75.5 grains. Approx velocities - 2646 to 2804 feet per second
APPROX FILL RATIO = 103%
All of the above is based on a COAL of 3.340 inches. VLD bullets do require seating depth testing to find the seating depth they like in your rifle. Instructions for this seating depth testing can be found on the BERGER BULLET website under the INFORMATION TAB in TECH TALK. The article is "VLDs, making them shoot". You will have to find your seating depth to the lands of your rifle to do this first. If you have any more questions please contact us a [email protected]
Take care,

 

[TAMUCOSC]

Ok thanks for all the help.

When "working up to" does that mean a few bullets of lesser powder or just moving up in powder 1 bullet at a time?


Thanks

 

[Kansaswoodguy]

I usually load three bullets at .3gr intervals depending on caliber those could be .5gr for your larger calibers. Shoot each charge weight at separate targets looking for typically three charge weights in a row that have a very simalar POI and good group size then I may do it again in that three charge weight window tiring to find the center of the accuracy node.

 

[barefooter56]

What Kansaswoodguy said BUT you can do it in any increments you want until you get to 2 grains below MAXIMUM then reduce the rate to .1/.2 grain increments so you reduce the chances of suddenly getting a pressure situation. All the seating depth testing should be done at the lowest powder charge listed for the the bullet/powder/cartridge combination you are testing. I do seating depth testing first and then the load testing if I am working with an over length round .

 

[rcoody]

What Kansaswoodguy said BUT you can do it in any increments you want until you get to 2 grains below MAXIMUM then reduce the rate to .1/.2 grain increments so you reduce the chances of suddenly getting a pressure situation. All the seating depth testing should be done at the lowest powder charge listed for the the bullet/powder/cartridge combination you are testing. I do seating depth testing first and then the load testing if I am working with an over length round .

opinions vary!

 

[barefooter56]

opinions vary!

Yes they do ! Especially in reloading for accuracy. if it works ,it works. We all have our ways. Use what works for you but don't be afraid to try something new. That's part of the fun!

 

[AZShooter]

I would suggest you use the 215 match target hybrid rather than the 210 VLD. The hybrid will make things easier. While VLDs often require some seating depth adjustments, the hybrids typically will shoot where you first seat them.

Seat the bullet to fit and feed from magazine and work up your powder charge. Usually that is all it takes.

As for using the 215 as a hunting bullet, Broz's documented just how well this bullet performed on Elk, Deer and Antelope. To date he says he has taken 31 animals all one shot kills IIRC.


page 12 (read it all if you like but this is where the hunting pics begin)

http://www.longrangehunting.com/forums/f19/comparing-berger-210-vld-215-hybrid-88657/index12.html