BigBob .30-06

driftrider,

OK Mike, you're hooked! It won't be long now and you'll be at the same point many of us get to, not being able to decide if you reload to shoot-or shoot to reload.

Sounds as if you have a good start. If any of us can help you in the future just let us know. Kood luck and God Bless.

BigBob .30-06

Montana Bob,

Another nice thing about pdogs and chucks, you can work off a lot of stress by puting any face on them you want to. Getting even feels great!
Good luck and God Bless.

driftrider

I hear ya! When I first started I wanted to shoot. But then when I went to the range and started to see the result of my labor, I bagan to think about all the ways to make the loads better and couldn't wait to get back to my reloading bench to try my ideas. I'm definately having a lot of fun doing this. It feels good to print a nice group and know that not only did I shoot that group, but my handloads made it possible. It's very rewarding.

Mike

BigBob .30-06

Mike,

I've had excellent success with my .22-250 using Hodgdon's Varget and H-4895, CCI BR2 primers and the Nosler 55 grain Ballistic Tip bullets. If you haven't selected a load yet, you might try them out. Have a good weekend. Good luck and God Bless.

James B

I quess compared to other, I dont go through near as much work. I did when I was younger and was a real student of the bench rest growd. Anymore though I have found that most any load for any caliber starting in the middle range of loads in the Hornady Manual, is my starting point. I load about five rounds of whatever weights I want to try but staying at least one grain below the Max. I then go to the range and take the chronograph. I let the rifle decide on the load for accuaracy. I don't fiddle with the bedding or the trigger or anything unless it becomes apparent that it needs the work. I always buy Synthetic stocked rifles and have found that most of them are fine from the box. I will then refine the loads with the best possiblities. Unless I have to play with seating depth, I don't do it and use the OCL from the Hornady manual. I always use Winchester or Norma brass if I am trying for a real good load. I also like to use the WW Mag primers although I have not found that primers have made a big difference. I am very happy with 0ne inch or better groups from a hunting rifle. That is three shot groups as long as the rifle will do it every time.

savage275

I load 6 rounds and shoot two 3 shot groups at 100yds. Starting just below max. (2-3 grains). I try to be as consistent as possible from one brass to the next, what ever I do to one I do to all, from preping the case to seating the bullets. I Always keep brass in lots I don't mix once fired brass with second fired. I just loaded 180gr serrias for my 06. 1st group was 1.5 second 1.4375. While I do not eccept the group size, it tells me that I was consistent with my loading practice and it was the formula that needs improved. I get worried when my groups vary, tells me I did something inconsistent or the gun has problem. Happy shooting.