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    Old Hornady spire points the same as Interlocks?

    I inherited a bunch of reloading supplies and loaded ammo when my grandfather passed away. Among this was a bunch of 270 130 grain Hornady spire point ammo and components (likely from the 1980's). They shoot well out of my gun but I had total jacket separation on a broadside 75 yard shot on a...
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    Thumbhole stocks

    I’ve had several situations when hunting from a tree stand where a deer will come from my weak side and I’ve had to shoot left handed. You can’t do that with a thumb hole stock.
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    Accuracy Improvement Suggestions

    No, I don’t believe so. It has a muzzle break and kicks less than a .270. I have good shooting technique and have been bench shooting for 20+ years. I’ve shot up to 1000 yards with specialized equipment on occasions in the past. I’ve always read a lot of great things about Savage accuracy but...
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    Accuracy Improvement Suggestions

    Why do you say it’s OBVIOUSLY not the ammo? The action is pillar bedded, the barrel is floated, and it has brand new glass. I’ve checked the other variables as well. I’m a pretty good bench rest shooter and am not recoil sensitive. The same day I shot several sub-MOA groups with another rifle.
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    Accuracy Improvement Suggestions

    I assume you are referring to COAL? I'm setting the COAL at the manual recommended specs per each manufacturer of the bullet that I am using. I'm planning on taking the best load to Africa next year so I want to have a little wiggle room for changes in weather, humidity, etc.
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    Which Reloading Manual?

    I have several. I usually start with the bullet manufacturer that I’m loading for and cross reference with other manuals.
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    Which Reloading Manual?

    I have several. I usually start with the bullet manufacturer that I’m loading for and cross reference with other manuals.
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    Accuracy Improvement Suggestions

    I have a Savage 116 stainless 338 Win Mag and I’ve tried multiple loads in an attempt to find an accurate load. So far it seems to like 250 grain Speer Grand Slams the best but the best I’m getting is about 1.75” groups at 100 yards. The gun was actually given to me by my father and I suspect it...
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    Turkey hunters- let's see your 2019 thunder chickens!

    I got this one on May 1st with the single shot.
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    338 Win Mag bullet choices for Africa

    I was at Bass Pro today and came across some 250 grain Sako 338 Hammerhead ammo marked way down. It says it is a bonded bullet. I bought a box to try it out. Anyone have any experience with this? From what I can tell Sako ammo is very well respected globally.
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    338 Win Mag bullet choices for Africa

    I’ve ordered some 250 grain partitions and am going to work a load up with those. The gun seems to like the heavier bullets.
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    338 Win Mag bullet choices for Africa

    I tested 3 loads of IMR4350 with the 3 bullets and hands down the most accurate was the 250 grain Speer Grand Slam. I’ve read very positive reviews on some Alaskan forums and MidwayUSA reviews are great for this bullet. Would anyone have reservations about using this bullet on plains game?
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    338 Win Mag bullet choices for Africa

    Anyways, this thread cannot stay on topic. I started it asking for recommendations on specific bullets. Then it took a big tangent about premium vs cup and core bullets. Now people are discussing muzzle brakes and professional hunters. I’ll do test loads OF THE ORIGINAL 3 BULLETS I asked about...
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    338 Win Mag bullet choices for Africa

    I’m just not going to worry about it. If they’re not tough enough for the sound of my rifle then perhaps they are in the wrong business.
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