I have been reloading for a year now and have chosen powders to try with the various loads by the suggestion of fellow reloaders..
My question, what is the science behind choosing a powder? What are all the variables one must consider.. short vs long barrel, bullet weight, case volume...
I am reloading for a Savage 116 7mm mag with 23in factory fluted barrel with factory muzzle brake.
I currently load Nosler Accubond and ballistic tip in 140 and 150 grain using imr4350 with excellent results. I want to try the heavier 168gr berger vld hunter classic, my question is should I...
I purchased a used Savage 116 in 7mm mag with factory brake. LGS installed a Millett TRS-1. I loaded up 20 rounds for a ladder test and 10 rounds with 61gr imr4350 to sight in with.
2 shots at 25yrds adjusted windage and elevation.
Moved target to 50 yrds
3 shots at 50yrds touching in a...
This lesson is one that many seasoned reloaders have already learned but for some new reloaders one that takes time to understand!
Im only 9mths into my reloading adventure and like many in there early stages of developement I tend to get caught up in the velocity game.... "how fast can I...
Got my hands on a Remington 700 VLS in 308, had a really good range trip. Two shots dead center was to check scope, lower was a fouler after cleaning barrel from sight-in.
Lower group:
3 shots Nosler BT 168gr
43.5 gr varget, .015 jump
Distance: 100yrds
No crono so no velocity
Temp 80°
Cleaned...