Coyote at 300 paces with a 6.5-284 120 gr SST.
Type: Posts; User: BigOtto
Coyote at 300 paces with a 6.5-284 120 gr SST.
I agree with casullman on the smaller 7MM cases. less recoil, less bang and with the good BC of the 7MM bullets it's all you need . Now if you're shooting down a power line or a canyon The 7MM mag...
Why are you tumbling primed brass? Not trying to bust your tail or nothing, just wondering. I tumble before priming. but that's just me. It just might clean out the primer pocket a bit.
I size, trim , primer pocket and flashhole all new brass. I won't weigh it anymore. Just shooting deer anyway.
The trick is to relax and just kinda roll with them. keep it snug but roll with it.
danish oil finish gives the same results as tongue oil with an easier application. wet sand.
Walnut to clean and corncob to polish. that is all.
You just had to ask!
I started with a No1 MkIII and did quite well with that. From there it all went to hell.
I think it's easier to say what I've killed deer with rather than my favorite.
6MM...
I'm going to try to post two photos of a couple of my sporter 03's. one has a two position winchester style safety and the other is a low scope mount replacement lever. The top is a 6.5-284 and the...
I loaded for a Marlin lever action .45 colt rifle while I owned it. Pretty much used pistol loads with unique. Even though some books now include loads for the Ruger revolvers which are...
http://www.rcbs.com/downloads/instructions/RS_or_JR_3_Manual.pdf
I found this with a quick google search.
Your basic press instructions can be found in most standard load manuals and die...
I am new to BP cartridge shooting and loading (and this forum) but a seasoned high power rifle handloader and certifiable rifle looney. My rifle is an 1884 trapdoor .45-70 with a new green mountain...
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