Recent content by civilian75

Excellent! Will do. Thanks. :) Magtech 158gr LRN has been really good. I am reloading its brass. I will buy more, it is just that I like reloading, too. :) That's what is have come to realize. The only problem I have is SD practice drills involves reloading with a speedloader. I have not yet...

If I understand the comments, it seems I will have to: 1. drive the 125gr FN hard to get any decent accuracy, 2. switch to 148gr or longer/heavier for accurate milder loads. But I don't still understand the "slow 1 to 18.7" rifling twist that prefers heavy bullets" comment. If I drive...

I recently acquired a J-frame for CC. I quickly learned one must practice a lot. I try to visit the range about 3-4 times a month. I shoot 100-200 rounds per session. And I'd shoot more if ammo cost would not bite so much. I want to develop a mild but accurate load using Berry's 125gr FN on...

Thank you all. This is all good feedback, not exactly what I expected :p, but still very good feedback. I have not picked yet, but I am leaning towards PPC for a number of reasons. I have yet to find if PCC has any power factor rules so for now I'll assume it follows IPSC and IDPA rules...

Summary Need help finding an accurate load for 45ACP. In this thread I want to focus on metering, but keeping in perspective the ultimate goal: accuracy. In this thread, my goal is: - Develop a good working metering definition for “excellent” v. “ok” v. “crappy” - Find what is the best metering...

Thank you all for the feedback. It is all excellent. There is something to learn from each one. It is never too much. I appreciate you taking the time. Tim, since you own the platform I have my eyes on, I would appreciate you elaborate as much as you can.

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I'd go with the Tikka lite 1:8 twist. I own a 308Win varmint; smoothest bolt i've ever tied! Sub-MOA accuracy. From the Tikka owners manual: T3 Hunter / Laminated 3.1 kg (6 13/16 lbs) T3 Mag Hunter / Laminated 3.2 kg (7 lbs) T3 Battue 3.0 kg (6 5/8 lbs) T3 Lite / Lite Stainless 2.8 kg (6 3/16...

Shooting 55gr or lighter bullets on a 1:8 twist barrel I own a M4 with a 1:7, and plan to buy something like a RRA LAR-15 Varmint A4 (Wylde chamber) with a 1:8 twist. I have observed for a 1:8 twist, optimum bullet weights range from 67 to 75 gr. But, I bet there are lighter/shorter bullets...

Recently got a Marlin 1894CB357 which I enjoy shooting quite a bit. With the right load and sights you can get great accuracy. Been able to shoot 2 MOA (100yd) 5-shot groups with 180gr XTP with peeps!

Hmmm! How fast? How accurate? What bbl lenz?

Clarification: I am shooting a SW686, not a Python. Now I am intrigued. Are you guys suggesting Hornday held back on their charges when developing data in consideration to a lesser firearm!?! Anyways, H110 will be next. I got some a couple of months ago for a 180grHP/XTP load I am developing...

Thanks for all the good feedback. You guys made me look again at my Sierra manual and lo and behold: max load is 19gr with CCI550! How could I have missed that?!?! No matter how different the two 125gr mfg bullets can be (i.e. bearing surface and metallurgy), that is a full frigging 2gr...

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I need expert opinion about handloading for straightwall hangund calibers. I recently took up reloading 357Mag. I am developing a hot (the hottest possible) I chose Hornady's 125hr HP/XTP bullet. I worked it up to the hottest load with 2400: 16.9gr. Since magnum primers are not required with...