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My question did not relate to interpolating reloading data nor deviating from proper load work up. My question is whether, when working up to a maximum safe load is anyone aware if there is documented load data that shows that that 180 gain Barnes XLC coated bullets have the potential to be...

I understand that the Barnes TSX bullet replaced the XLC bullet (the Barnes X bullet with a molybdenum sulfide coating). The horizontal groves of the TSX are supposed to serve the same functions as the dry film lubricant of the XLC, resulting in reduced friction, etc. However, I was looking...

Thanks kelbro.

Kelbro, I read that H4895 is considered an all around powder, including reduced loads, even though it seems a little slow for 110 gainers. How many grains of that powder are you using? What kind of accuracy are you getting? You really shooting deer with it? Greg

Thanks for responding Kernel. My Hornady manual shows starting loads at 2,700 for 110 grainers, going up to 3,200 fps. My Lee manual shows MVs up to 3,300 fps, so 2,900 is kind of middle of the road. I did some more analysis on the subject. Based on my Lee Modern Reloading, 2nd Ed, I...

I have a Browning X-bolt, .308, 1:12 inch twist. Since most of my .308 shooting for the foreseeable future will be informal paper punching at 100 yards, while sitting at a bench, I plan to reload lower recoiling, lower cost, lower wear and tear, yet accurate loads suitable for this purpose...

Thanks USSR, you gave me exactly the response I needed! Greg

Hey folks, my head is spinning! I really appreciate the response, but I’m still confused. I know I started this very interesting debate way back in Post No. 1, but you guys are too advanced for me. I appreciate now that this is a subject in which there is NOT 100% agreement when it comes to...

Thanks again. This is how I understand the situation. For full length (non-carbide) resizing dies (which I will also use on occasion), I should only screw down the die just enough, such that after putting the loaded cartridge in the chamber, the bolt just closes with slight resistance on a...

Thanks for your responses to my questions. It seems that regardless of an “official” definition for headspace, reloaders use different definitions depending on the context, but in most cases the definition relates to how the cartridge fits in the chamber, and of course, headspace is measured...

I am a relative newbie to reloading and will soon begin reloading .308 Win for a Browning X-bolt. There is only one reloading aspect (so far) that confuses the heck out of me: HEADSPACE. First, it is confusing because there are so many different definitions for it. Examples...

Thanks for all of your numerous suggestions – quite few, as always! Thanks for your help. Greg

Thank you all for taking the time and answering my questions! Greg

Wow! A lot of great, and quite varied, ideas! Thanks for all your input. I think for my limited reloading, I'll try using small zip lock bags with a note inside each one for load development, and then when I am satisfied with a particular load, I might use plastic ammo boxes labeled with...

I plan to begin reloading .308 Win (for Browning X-bolt). I plan to load Sierra bullets using the Lee Deluxe Rifle Die set (neck sizing + full sizing + seating dies). The bullets I plan to load do NOT have a crimp groove. I read that such bullets should NEVER be crimped in place using a...