What are you currently reloading?

[MTLabrador]

Staball match looks like it would be great in the .308, but I just bought a fresh 8 pounder of Varget so I’m pretty well committed. Going to try out some 155 and 168 ELDMs to help my new scope stretch its legs. Mil/mil and FFP even, I’m one of the cool kids now.

 

[Potsie]

Staball match looks like it would be great in the .308, but I just bought a fresh 8 pounder of Varget so I’m pretty well committed. Going to try out some 155 and 168 ELDMs to help my new scope stretch its legs. Mil/mil and FFP even, I’m one of the cool kids now.

Did @El Jason get you too?

 

[MTLabrador]

Did @El Jason get you too?

I really considered the Maven, but I got a SWFA 3-9HD. Love it.

 

[Potsie]

I really considered the Maven, but I got a SWFA 3-9HD. Love it.

Great scope. The 3d printed zero stop tubes/shims are a cheap but handy add-on.

 

[MTLabrador]

Great scope. The 3d printed zero stop tubes/shims are a cheap but handy add-on.

I’m planning on adding those.

 

[xebadir]

Finished 39 test loads for the Tikka T3X 6.5x55SE. Trying an Nosler Accubond 140gr with a COAL of 3.074, which is based off its favorite ammunition that shoots inside MOA, a Sako Super Hammerhead 140gr factory that they no longer make and I’m running out of.

Running REM 9 1/2s with H4381SC from 43 -46.6 (inside max) at 0.3 gr increments out of Sako brass. 3 at each step, so we’ll see where the plateaus are (and if I can match the velocity off the factory).

With that job out of the way until I get to the range and test (oh for a non windy day), it’s on to getting the 280AI stuff ready for a new rifle that's destined for an elk hunt.

 

[MS 9x56]

9x56 ms with 250 grain roundnose using quality cartridge brass. Also 9.3x 62 with 232 grain Normal Vulcan protected soft point. Getting ready for some hog hunting.

 

[CowboyLeroy]

I figured this is the best place to ask. There's a Dillon precision rl550 (I think) in a local firearms auction coming up and I'm planning on trying to win it. What do you guys think about this set up?

 

[millerkiller77]

I figured this is the best place to ask. There's a Dillon precision rl550 (I think) in a local firearms auction coming up and I'm planning on trying to win it. What do you guys think about this set up?

That's a nice setup. There is a ton of aftermarket accessories and upgrades for those presses and Dillon support is top notch. If I was in the market for another progressive I'd have no qualms about bidding on it.

 

[millerkiller77]

Loaded up 350, 60gr VMAX. I wish they came with a boat tail, FB is a pain in the ass .

 

[Jbotto]

Loaded up 350, 60gr VMAX. I wish they came with a boat tail, FB is a pain in the ass .View attachment 378973

62gr ELD-VT if you can fit it. Love the 60gr Vmax but every time I load a boat tail in another case, I think about switching.

 

[millerkiller77]

62gr ELD-VT if you can fit it. Love the 60gr Vmax but every time I load a boat tail in another case, I think about switching.

I won't be switching for a while. CDVS had a sale on the 60VMAX, combined with a promo code and free shipping I snagged several thousand for 10cents ea, delivered. I think they still have them on sale for 13cents ea.

 

[noharleyyet]

25-06 laser loads for the range this coming weekend. These 107 HBCs are very interesting projectiles. Pretty much a bore rider with a full diameter nosecone.

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Whoa, looks slippery...

 

[Caseknife]

Was looking at my Rem XP100 7BR and Hammer's site, 67 Shock Hammer, hmmmm.

Tried Benchmark first, couldn't hit pressure and only about 2850. Switched to H4198, hit pressure at 34gr, backed off to 33 gr, 3228!

223AI and 35gr Hammer Hunters, 4200fps, fun projects

 

[nhenry]

Whoa, looks slippery...

They’ve got a perfect G7 BC of .257, so they’re a pretty efficient little projectile.

 

[MTLabrador]

Haven’t seen this on the shelf in a long time so I was tempted to make a very poor financial decision. Makes for a great .270 Win 150 grain Parition load though.

I really miss the pre Rona days of $15 a box Winchester power points.

 

[44hunter45]

Working up Hammer loads for the 358 Norma.
196HHT with H335
215HHT with W748
255HHT with H335
275PH with BL-C2

Primers are Norma large rifle magnum.

I kind of wish I had gone with 748 on the 196HHT, but I'm not going to tear them down. Targeting 3200+fps on 196 and 215 loads. I kind of suspect on the 196HHT that I will not hit pressure at all. Just going to find pressure on the 255HHT & 275PH and see where we are for velocity.

I will end up going back for another sampler pack. I read that some of y'all are getting 3200+ with the 199HHT out of a 300 Win Mag. I'm not sure what spells and prayers @p_ham put over my rifle, but I've yet to flatten a primer with it. Really intriguing because when it was a 7mmRM, it pressured up pretty fast. The rifle consistently outperforms Quickload predictions; but I am a start slow, finish strong kind of guy.

I have a killer pet load already with my 250 Grand Slams, but I can't abide these samplers just sitting on the shelf. If I end up with a laser shooting Hammer load, I will carry it for elk this fall.

 

[Sheltowee]

They’ve got a perfect G7 BC of .257, so they’re a pretty efficient little projectile.

Got a speed on them yet?

 

[nhenry]

Got a speed on them yet?

Upper end with 4350 got 3350, just shot for pressure though, no groups.

 

[Sheltowee]

Upper end with 4350 got 3350, just shot for pressure though, no groups.

That’ll do.