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Forum: Reloading
02-26-2017, 05:05 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 2,067
Posted By steve4102

Didn't Obama's EPA have something to do with the...

Didn't Obama's EPA have something to do with the last lead smelting plant in the USA closing? I think so.

Also Obama's BATF tried to change the way wetted nitrocellulose was allowed to be...
Forum: Reloading
02-26-2017, 04:56 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 2,348
Posted By steve4102

I'm going to go back to the loads and the firearm...

I'm going to go back to the loads and the firearm and leave the rest question alone.

Fliers can be caused by many things, one of those things is barrel heat.

If the "flyer" was usually the...
Forum: Reloading
02-26-2017, 04:41 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 997
Posted By steve4102

http://i2.photobucket.com/albums/y17/steve4102/New...

http://i2.photobucket.com/albums/y17/steve4102/NewImage-3.jpg

Yes, after the picture was taken I put an outlet plate on.
Forum: Reloading
09-11-2016, 12:16 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 2,376
Posted By steve4102

For lead and coated lead target/range loads it's...

For lead and coated lead target/range loads it's tough to beat WST. It's clean, very accurate, soft shooting and meters ok.

For high velocity SD JHP loads I like Silhouette. It produces top...
Forum: Reloading
08-31-2016, 04:31 AM
Replies: 26
Views: 7,872
Posted By steve4102

What it boils down to is that they are the same...

What it boils down to is that they are the same and there is not a 24% difference in pressure.

This is from Wesreen powders when asked why they do not have 7.62 NATO load data.

Steve,
They...
Forum: Reloading
08-29-2016, 07:11 AM
Replies: 26
Views: 7,872
Posted By steve4102

OH, one more thing. With the hundreds of...

OH, one more thing.

With the hundreds of thousands of 7.62 chambered rifles out there, why do we not see any loading data specific to this cartridge if there is a 24% difference in MAP?

As...
Forum: Reloading
08-29-2016, 07:06 AM
Replies: 26
Views: 7,872
Posted By steve4102

Here is Winchester ammo. ...

Here is Winchester ammo.

https://www.midwayusa.com/product/2900416922/winchester-usa-ammunition-308-winchester-147-grain-full-metal-jacket

Technical Information
Caliber: 308 Winchester
Bullet...
Forum: Reloading
08-29-2016, 07:00 AM
Replies: 26
Views: 7,872
Posted By steve4102

Now we can take all this confusion between CUP...

Now we can take all this confusion between CUP and psi and put into real life.

Here is a box of Federal 308 Winchester ammo....
Forum: Reloading
08-29-2016, 06:43 AM
Replies: 26
Views: 7,872
Posted By steve4102

Here is one such Military document where they...

Here is one such Military document where they listed the 50K CUP as psi. At the time this was published we were not testing in psi only CUP. so the psi designation in this document is incorrect, it...
Forum: Reloading
08-29-2016, 06:25 AM
Replies: 26
Views: 7,872
Posted By steve4102

Lets do some homework together shall we. ...

Lets do some homework together shall we.

First SAAMI has Max Average Pressure (MAP) for the 308 Winchester in both psi and CUP. They list the MAP for the 308 Winchester as 52K CUP and also 62K...
Forum: Reloading
08-26-2016, 04:57 AM
Replies: 26
Views: 7,872
Posted By steve4102

SAAMI does not have pressure specs for the 7.62,...

SAAMI does not have pressure specs for the 7.62, only the 308 and no the pressures are not different.
Forum: Camp Cooking and Game Processing
11-16-2012, 02:58 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 2,922
Posted By steve4102

Like Stew? Isn't canning stew a very common...

Like Stew? Isn't canning stew a very common practice. Meat on the bottom, topped with onions, celery, carrots and taters some broth and a trip to the canner? Is this not a good idea? Like this....
Forum: Camp Cooking and Game Processing
11-13-2012, 06:57 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 2,922
Posted By steve4102

Canning Venison Sausage?

I just stuffed and smoked 50 lbs of Venison sausage. As always, I ended up with some ground sausage meat left in the bottom of my suffer. I usually just make patties out of this then grill it or...
Forum: Reloading
12-09-2011, 04:06 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,698
Posted By steve4102

I load for 2 300WSM rifles and they both do very...

I load for 2 300WSM rifles and they both do very very well with 180gr bullets powered by Ramshot Hunter. With the 165gr bullets they both prefer MRP.
Forum: Reloading
10-07-2011, 03:33 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 5,244
Posted By steve4102

Really? The load data in all of my manuals is...

Really? The load data in all of my manuals is set in stone and is now a recipe instead of a "Guideline" . I cannot substitute a Federal primer if my manual listed a Rem? I cannot use data for a...
Forum: Reloading
07-08-2011, 10:25 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 2,202
Posted By steve4102

What manuals? All of the ones I have cover the...

What manuals? All of the ones I have cover the advantages and disadvantages of both Neck and FL sizing.
Forum: Reloading
08-24-2010, 10:28 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 8,153
Posted By steve4102

YES, I do have experience loading the BAR. I...

YES, I do have experience loading the BAR. I load for 30-06, 338 Win Mag and 300WSM BAR Safari and a 300WSM ShortTrac.



Maybe if you lost the attitude you could learn something. ...
Forum: Reloading
08-14-2010, 06:17 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 8,153
Posted By steve4102

Winchester uses Supreme 780 in their factory...

Winchester uses Supreme 780 in their factory Supreme line of ammo. Supreme 780 has a burn rate slower than H 4831 and a bit faster than R-22, that's plenty slow for the 06. Nowhere does Winchester...
Forum: Reloading
02-16-2010, 02:08 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 2,697
Posted By steve4102

Yes, My Browning BAR/BOSS shoots 165gr Accubonds...

Yes, My Browning BAR/BOSS shoots 165gr Accubonds and Partitions very well with Ramshot Hunter. My CZ Model 3 shoots the 165 Accubond to one ragged hole with MRP and well under 1 inch with Hunter.
Forum: Reloading
02-15-2010, 03:56 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 2,697
Posted By steve4102

Did you adjust the BOSS when testing the 150's? ...

Did you adjust the BOSS when testing the 150's? The sweet spot for a 150 is completely different than for the 180. As a matter of fact the sweet spot for a 180 Accubond is way different than the...
Forum: Reloading
02-15-2010, 03:02 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 2,697
Posted By steve4102

Did you adjust it for the 150? There are not...

Did you adjust it for the 150? There are not even close in my BAR/BOSS.
Forum: Reloading
02-02-2010, 02:41 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,960
Posted By steve4102

Hey Frank, maybe you already know this, but I...

Hey Frank, maybe you already know this, but I thought I would share this with you anyway. I shoot these exclusively, they are not POS, they shoot great and perform just like the high priced 1sts. ...
Forum: Reloading
02-01-2010, 01:06 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 2,601
Posted By steve4102

Which one? #2120 is .308 ...

Which one?
#2120 is .308
http://www.sierrabullets.com/index.cfm?section=bullets&page=bc&stock_num=2120&bullettype=0

#2305 is .311...
Forum: Reloading
01-30-2010, 04:04 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 2,601
Posted By steve4102

http://www.accuratepowder.com/data/PerCaliber2Guid...

http://www.accuratepowder.com/data/PerCaliber2Guide/Rifle/Standarddata(Rifle)/308Cal(7.82mm)/7%2062%2039mm%20Pages%20284%20and%20285.pdf

http://data.hodgdon.com/main_menu.asp
...
Forum: Reloading
01-30-2010, 03:49 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,960
Posted By steve4102

That is exactly what the Partition was designed...

That is exactly what the Partition was designed to do. The front half of the "partition" is a standard cup and core design. It expands fairly rapidly with exceptional terminal performance, while...
Forum: Reloading
01-29-2010, 05:10 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,960
Posted By steve4102

It is very possible that his rifle did not like...

It is very possible that his rifle did not like the Partitions, all rifles are different. It's also possible he didn't take the time to develope an accurate load with the Partitions. Me, I love the...
Forum: Reloading
12-16-2009, 06:51 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,686
Posted By steve4102

Neck Tension When we stop to consider the...

Neck Tension
When we stop to consider the vigorous (read, downright violent) chambering cycle a loaded round endures in a Service Rifle, it becomes pretty clear it suffers abuse that would never...
Forum: Reloading
12-12-2009, 08:50 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 2,606
Posted By steve4102

I like this answer. AA 4350 has outperformed...

I like this answer. AA 4350 has outperformed H4350 and IMR 4350 in every cartridge I have tested it in. Better accuracy and better velocity. It's good stuff.

BTW if you can find it, give Hunter a...
Forum: Reloading
09-10-2009, 03:17 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 586
Posted By steve4102

Obama! That's your reason.

Obama! That's your reason.
Forum: Reloading
09-09-2009, 08:09 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 2,931
Posted By steve4102

This is not totally accurate. Remington 7 1/2...

This is not totally accurate. Remington 7 1/2 primers will work well in your AR. Remington 6 1/2 will NOT work in your AR. They are small rifle primers that are designed for low pressure rounds...
Forum: Reloading
08-09-2009, 07:06 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 3,812
Posted By steve4102

How do you know they make more $ on the 7 1/2...

How do you know they make more $ on the 7 1/2 then on the 6 1/2. The 7 1/2 are more expensive yes, but they also cost more to manufacture. Please post the cost analysis and profit margin for the two...
Forum: Reloading
07-17-2009, 02:26 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 4,851
Posted By steve4102

Please forgive me if this sounds a little harsh,...

Please forgive me if this sounds a little harsh, but are you SERIOUS? Dropping down a half a grain from the Max charge is about as close to Max as you can get! Especially if you are loading from a...
Forum: Reloading
07-13-2009, 09:03 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 6,112
Posted By steve4102

It's a compressed load and that is what it is...

It's a compressed load and that is what it is supposed to be. Compressing powder is nothing to worry about as long as you stay within published load data.
I find 4895 a little to slow for my...
Forum: Reloading
07-13-2009, 08:58 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 2,632
Posted By steve4102

Step 19: Bullet Seating (Part 1) Thread the...

Step 19: Bullet Seating (Part 1)
Thread the seater die a few turns into the press. Put a case in the shell holder and lower the press handle, running the ram with the case to the top of the press...
Forum: Reloading
03-29-2009, 05:40 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 6,381
Posted By steve4102

RE: .243 won't chamber

+1
Forum: Reloading
03-29-2009, 05:37 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,716
Posted By steve4102

RE: Lee Collet Dies

The Lee Collet Die is just about the best neck die ever invented. But, it is not uncommon for the Collet die to produce very limited neck tension. There is a very common fix and it can be handled two...
Forum: Reloading
02-21-2009, 05:44 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 780
Posted By steve4102

RE: .308 & 30-06 Bullets ???

The 308 Winchester is a cartridge. The 30-06 Springfield is also a cartridge. A cartridge consists of a brass case of specific size and shape, a primer, powder and a bullet. Both of these cartridges...
Forum: Reloading
12-18-2008, 06:13 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 5,579
Posted By steve4102

RE: Need brass for 6.5X55 Swedish mauser or suggestions

http://www.midwayusa.com/browse/BrowseProducts.aspx?pageNum=1&tabId=19&categoryId=7370&categoryString=652***670***9013***
Forum: Reloading
09-30-2008, 06:07 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,918
Posted By steve4102

RE: OAL Trouble

From AA Powders manual.

SPECIAL NOTE ON CARTRIDGE OVERALL LENGTH “COL”It is important to note that the SAAMI “COL” values are for the firearms and ammunition manufacturers industry and...
Forum: Reloading
09-21-2008, 10:10 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 963
Posted By steve4102

RE: Range Report

Looks good! Question, were you aiming at the same point with both the 59.2 and 59.4 loads? Looks to me that the POI on the paper is way different.
Forum: Reloading
09-01-2008, 08:58 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 2,884
Posted By steve4102

RE: Not happy with 270wsm

Hey Steve, Go here and check out this ballistic chart. I shows the expansion of different bullets at various velocities. As the chart shows the Nosler BT blew it nuts all the way from 3100fps down to...
Forum: Reloading
09-01-2008, 05:45 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 2,884
Posted By steve4102

RE: Not happy with 270wsm

Nosler BTs suck, they are going to fragment out of the 270 and 270WSM as you have witnessed. Go back to your Sierra's or give the Nosler Partition a try.The Partitionis one of the best, if not the...
Forum: Reloading
08-15-2008, 04:03 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,353
Posted By steve4102

RE: Tight closing chambers?

When is tight, to tight? For a hunting rifle, "to tight" is when you lose confidence that you will be able to chamber each and every round in the mag in all situations and weather conditions without...
Forum: Reloading
07-30-2008, 08:31 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 2,796
Posted By steve4102

RE: Reloading for 300 WSM

No such thing as "overkill".
Forum: Reloading
07-30-2008, 04:51 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 2,796
Posted By steve4102

RE: Reloading for 300 WSM

What you are going to shoot or huntis a big factor in bullet design and weight. Tell us what you have planned for your new toy.

I load for three 300WSM rifles and they all really like Ramshot...
Forum: Reloading
05-28-2008, 06:21 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 2,261
Posted By steve4102

RE: 257 roberts improved or ackley

There are two versions of the 257 Improved. The 257 Ackley with a 40* shoulder and the 257 Improved sometimes refered to the 257 RCBS Improved with a 28* shoulder.
Forum: Reloading
05-12-2008, 08:26 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 2,533
Posted By steve4102

RE: powder to use in m 300 WSM

I load for 3 300WSM rifles and I have found Ramshot Hunteris the best choice for accuracy and velocity in all three. I am currently testing N-165 and MRP. Both look very promising.
Forum: Reloading
04-19-2008, 10:35 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 2,785
Posted By steve4102

RE: Runout

http://www.sinclairintl.com/cgi-bin/category.cgi?category=REMTCG&item=09-175&type=store
Forum: Reloading
04-09-2008, 06:15 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 2,100
Posted By steve4102

RE: 7mm-08

Ramshot BigGame.

http://www.ramshot.com/powders/
Forum: Reloading
03-06-2008, 09:37 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,255
Posted By steve4102

RE: Head space gauge

If you mean this, https://www.hornady.com/shop/?ps_session=7520f964c626dcf603ce3e31244c8e67&page=shop%2Fbrowse&category_id=4ffc0a8772783e83440ac87ed0c3ee5b Then yes I use one. I have had one for a...
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