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Well I just myself a Rockchucker reloading set as well as a .308 Neck and FL die as well as a 7mmRM FL die. I need some help with some help with a few start loads for the following (which I will get dies for by the way).
.308
155gr Lapua Scenar
168gr SMK
165gr Nosler Accubond
.7mm
168gr Berger VLD (Match and Hunting)
160gr Nosler Accubond
.375 H&H Magnum
This is a toss up here, I would like a high BC 250gr bullet for long range target shooting and some longer range hunts. My Speer reloading manual says I can push a 250gr projectile at 2944 fps with a maximum load, I assume a medium-hot load will net me around 2850. Then I'm thinking a good 'ol 300gr Failsafe for big game, I don't like the Partitions because the nose gets flattened in my mag well.
Now one thing I know is that a shorter barrel = less velocity... Can I use a slightly faster powder than whatever is currently used in a full lenght barrel to make up ome velocity in a shorter barrel? I want to cut my 7mmRM down to about 18", throw on a folder and a suppessor so that it fits better into tiny places, that and so the missus can shoot it better.
If my bullet selection is off please let me know. The .308 will almost exclusively be a range gun with hunting bullets thrown in as a back up incase I need to use it in a hunting situation. The 7mmRM will be used in both situations about equally, I know the accubond is proven and the VLD is more suited to long range shots. The .375H&H is kinda going to be my go to gun for all hunts, fast 250gr bullets for medium game and maybe moose and the 300gr slugs for bear. I want a 250gr bullet that can reach out and touch something if needed. And yes I will put the time in at the range that is needed to become certain the bullet will go where it needs to go everytime I take a shot at a given distance. For further insurance on long shots I have a Kestrel wind meter, a Laser range finder, Mil measurement system on both my scope and my spotting scope so I can be sure of the distance.
Thanks fo any and all help you have to offer.
.308
155gr Lapua Scenar
168gr SMK
165gr Nosler Accubond
.7mm
168gr Berger VLD (Match and Hunting)
160gr Nosler Accubond
.375 H&H Magnum
This is a toss up here, I would like a high BC 250gr bullet for long range target shooting and some longer range hunts. My Speer reloading manual says I can push a 250gr projectile at 2944 fps with a maximum load, I assume a medium-hot load will net me around 2850. Then I'm thinking a good 'ol 300gr Failsafe for big game, I don't like the Partitions because the nose gets flattened in my mag well.
Now one thing I know is that a shorter barrel = less velocity... Can I use a slightly faster powder than whatever is currently used in a full lenght barrel to make up ome velocity in a shorter barrel? I want to cut my 7mmRM down to about 18", throw on a folder and a suppessor so that it fits better into tiny places, that and so the missus can shoot it better.
If my bullet selection is off please let me know. The .308 will almost exclusively be a range gun with hunting bullets thrown in as a back up incase I need to use it in a hunting situation. The 7mmRM will be used in both situations about equally, I know the accubond is proven and the VLD is more suited to long range shots. The .375H&H is kinda going to be my go to gun for all hunts, fast 250gr bullets for medium game and maybe moose and the 300gr slugs for bear. I want a 250gr bullet that can reach out and touch something if needed. And yes I will put the time in at the range that is needed to become certain the bullet will go where it needs to go everytime I take a shot at a given distance. For further insurance on long shots I have a Kestrel wind meter, a Laser range finder, Mil measurement system on both my scope and my spotting scope so I can be sure of the distance.
Thanks fo any and all help you have to offer.