Thanks I appreciate it! I didn't forget to mention that I also added a headspace comparitor to my reloading "toolbox" as well and settled on the correct shoulder bump with the competition shell holders. I am getting 2 thousands should bump consistently. I agree on the full length sizing ev...

Speeds from groups above but don't mine the 29.8. mistype

Thanks Rick for that info. Little background on my reloading setup and experience because I changed some things and have shot more groups. I have only ever handloaded 1 rifle cartridge and that is my .300 win mag for hunting out big game out west. I reload that rifle with Redding does off an older L...

I have not tried Reloader 10x yet because of the history of it being a very dirty powder. Since this will be a prairie dog gun and will go many rounds between cleaning, I was going to avoid it. I also heard the "newer" formula is supposed to be cleaner. Does anyone have experience with new...

Update. Had to do 200 yard range today because the others were busy. Results in pics. Best group was 29.5 grain of cfe223 and progressively got worse from the 29.7gr then to 29.9. no pressure signs but I am stopping there. 29.5gr is going to get more testing at 200 yards.

Rick in Oregon wrote: ↑Thu Sep 12, 2024 9:12 am What's a "Harmint"?

Can't believe I didn't notice that yikes.

Is that a ladder test using .5 grain increments? You might find a tighter node if you work from minimum to maximum loads in .2 grain increments. Any signs of pressure would be a good stopping point during a Ladder Load Development Test. Flat primers, bolt hard to lift, etc. Thanks yea I did .5 incr...

Hello. Just posting my loading data from a range session today. Chronograph was acting weird. Top left was the 27gr load and bottom left was 29gr load. Velocity isn't where I would like but working on it. No pressure signs whatsoever. Once fired brass sized with Lee Collet Die. CFE223 39gr SBK 2.260...