Recent content by lbarney

Thanks to all of you for your replys. To answer a few questions, I use a Stoney Point Headspace tool to measure the head space distance on the new unfired and once fired cases. I am not lucky enough to have a go no go guage in my tools. I had a local gunsmith do th work for me. I have to...

I have a problem with head space in my Ruger #1 300 WSM. Let me explain. I start with factory brass. I use Reloader 17 powder. The barrel is a Shilen Match Grade, 26" long, light magnum contour. When the once fired cases were measured I discovered that the cases were stretching...

Self Introduction Good Afternoon, My name is Lenard Barney. I am married with 7 children and 6 grandchildren. My lovely wife and me have been happily married for the past 36 years. I am a rabid mule deer hunter. My favorite rifle and caliber is a old Ruger Model 77 in 257 Roberts. I...