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Reloading suggestions for .338 Lapua
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<blockquote data-quote="LayinItDown" data-source="post: 641059" data-attributes="member: 40169"><p>Loading is getting a little frustrating with the new lapua. Right now I'm using Federal 215 primers, RL-25 and norma brass. I've been through a couple of boxes of Berger's bullets and getting ready to start my second box of Hornady 285 bthp's. </p><p> </p><p>I've tried about every powder charge and bullet seating dept with these and can not get any consistancy. I try to shoot in the mornings around 35-45 degrees and keep everything else equal. </p><p> </p><p>The berger's were not consistant at all. There was always a flyer and the groups would range from 5/8" at 400 one day and 3" the next with all else being equal. The Hornady bullets are more consistant but still having similar issues.</p><p> </p><p>Could it be as simple as the powder. I'm hearing good things about Retumbo and a few others. (Temp sensitive)</p><p> </p><p>I know the gun is capable of 1/4" MOA or better at 400 and maybe beyond. My last best group was 3 shots at 1.5" at 400, then a flyer 2" to the left. This was 89 gr RL-25 with the Hornady bullet. My goal is to keep it under 3" at 600. </p><p> </p><p>Am I being anal about a factory rifle? Any tips or suggestions are welcome. Thanks.......</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="LayinItDown, post: 641059, member: 40169"] Loading is getting a little frustrating with the new lapua. Right now I'm using Federal 215 primers, RL-25 and norma brass. I've been through a couple of boxes of Berger's bullets and getting ready to start my second box of Hornady 285 bthp's. I've tried about every powder charge and bullet seating dept with these and can not get any consistancy. I try to shoot in the mornings around 35-45 degrees and keep everything else equal. The berger's were not consistant at all. There was always a flyer and the groups would range from 5/8" at 400 one day and 3" the next with all else being equal. The Hornady bullets are more consistant but still having similar issues. Could it be as simple as the powder. I'm hearing good things about Retumbo and a few others. (Temp sensitive) I know the gun is capable of 1/4" MOA or better at 400 and maybe beyond. My last best group was 3 shots at 1.5" at 400, then a flyer 2" to the left. This was 89 gr RL-25 with the Hornady bullet. My goal is to keep it under 3" at 600. Am I being anal about a factory rifle? Any tips or suggestions are welcome. Thanks....... [/QUOTE]
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