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<blockquote data-quote="TRyan" data-source="post: 1162642" data-attributes="member: 94540"><p>Hello everyone! I'm new to long range shooting and reloading, but I've been shooting and hunting since I was 10. I've hunted with several different rifles and calibers that ranged from Ruger M77 .243 & .300 WinMag, & .300 Weatherby Mag. I sold them all and went with a custom rifle build. I found this site and I think I've found the right place for some good info.</p><p></p><p>Here's my rifle: 7mm/08</p><p>Rem 700 S/A trued</p><p>McMillan A3 Sporter</p><p>Lilja #4, 22", fluted barrel, chamber cut to fit Berger 168gr. VLD match hunting bullets</p><p>Jewel trigger set at 2#</p><p>PT&G fluted bolt and handle</p><p>Nightforce NXS 2.5x10x42</p><p>Nightforce rail and rings</p><p></p><p>This is a hunting rifle. I've been working up a load using Norma brass, 168gr VLD, RL 15 powder. So far I've found that the best groups are with a .005 jump using a max recommended charge of 38.6gr. I haven't tried jamming them yet because I'm afraid of hunting with rounds that might get stuck when unloading live rounds. The advice in Berger's reloading manual says stay back .010 or more from the lands if hunting. </p><p></p><p>Here's my questions: Any hunters out there jam their Berger hunting rounds or load them just touching the lands? Is it best to either have a jump or a jam, but try and stay away from just touching the lands due to pressure spikes when seating right at the lands? I don't have a chrony yet.</p><p></p><p>I haven't went went any deeper with bullet seating depth than .010 jump. With the chamber/ throat cut for the only bullet I plan on shooting, is it logical to think that I really don't need to try a .050 or greater jump and that it will shoot better closer to the lands? I shot 2 five shot groups that were .75 moa at 100 yards seated at .005 jump. .010 wasn't as good. </p><p></p><p>Thank you, here's some rifle porn for you;gun)</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="TRyan, post: 1162642, member: 94540"] Hello everyone! I'm new to long range shooting and reloading, but I've been shooting and hunting since I was 10. I've hunted with several different rifles and calibers that ranged from Ruger M77 .243 & .300 WinMag, & .300 Weatherby Mag. I sold them all and went with a custom rifle build. I found this site and I think I've found the right place for some good info. Here's my rifle: 7mm/08 Rem 700 S/A trued McMillan A3 Sporter Lilja #4, 22", fluted barrel, chamber cut to fit Berger 168gr. VLD match hunting bullets Jewel trigger set at 2# PT&G fluted bolt and handle Nightforce NXS 2.5x10x42 Nightforce rail and rings This is a hunting rifle. I've been working up a load using Norma brass, 168gr VLD, RL 15 powder. So far I've found that the best groups are with a .005 jump using a max recommended charge of 38.6gr. I haven't tried jamming them yet because I'm afraid of hunting with rounds that might get stuck when unloading live rounds. The advice in Berger's reloading manual says stay back .010 or more from the lands if hunting. Here's my questions: Any hunters out there jam their Berger hunting rounds or load them just touching the lands? Is it best to either have a jump or a jam, but try and stay away from just touching the lands due to pressure spikes when seating right at the lands? I don't have a chrony yet. I haven't went went any deeper with bullet seating depth than .010 jump. With the chamber/ throat cut for the only bullet I plan on shooting, is it logical to think that I really don't need to try a .050 or greater jump and that it will shoot better closer to the lands? I shot 2 five shot groups that were .75 moa at 100 yards seated at .005 jump. .010 wasn't as good. Thank you, here's some rifle porn for you;gun) [/QUOTE]
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